Canadians Tire of Toxic Fruits and Veggies

Canadians Tire of Toxic Fruits and Veggies

While the Canadian Cancer Society has been vocal about banning cosmetic pesticides in homes, they've been relatively mum on commercial use of pesticides . . . until now.

The Cancer Society hosted a conference-Exploring the Connection: A State of the Science on Pesticides and Cancer -in 2008 in Toronto to bring together leading researchers and the scientific evidence linking pesticides used on farms and cancer risk for children and adults.

And according to the public, it's about time someone took an interest. A recent online poll conducted by the Cancer Society revealed 60 percent of Canadians surveyed were worried about pesticide residue.

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Cara Smusiak
Cara believes using natural products and eliminating harsh or synthetic chemicals leads to a healthier, happier lifestyle. She grew up in a family that recycled just about everything, avoided harsh cleaners and heavily-scented products, and often turned to holistic medicine. Cara has degrees in art history and journalism, and has taken classes in environmental toxicology and environmental geology. She is passionate about healthy and natural living, environmental awareness and policy, and holistic health care.