Pesticides are commonly used to grow crops, and sweet peppers are among some of the most commonly grown and consumed fruits. This means that store-bought peppers are likely to contain chemicals that are very harmful to the body. An innovative alternative is to genetically modify fruits and vegetables. This method is already in use, especially in the United States and Brazil. Many people consider them dangerous for their health and of little benefit. However, there are many positive aspects to modifying crops such as sweet peppers. GMO sweet peppers are resistant to weeds and diseases even though they do not contain many harmful chemicals. Most produce companies use crop spraying to rid the plants of unwanted pests. However, this results in hazardous health products that put many at risk. It could ultimately turn a healthy diet into a death trap. GMOs eliminate the same things and more, without as much potential for harm to people. They are also hypoallergenic, so the risks are very low when eating GMOs. Older methods of killing pests are harmful to the environment. For example, crop spraying contaminates the air and kills several organisms necessary for our ecosystem. By genetically modifying crops, air and water pollution will be reduced. This will cause an increase in the quality of the conditions in which our food is grown, making it healthier to consume. Fruits and vegetables provide the necessary nutrients that people need to lead a healthy life. GMOs broaden these foods, meaning the nutrients are also multiplied. People who buy these products get more benefits per fruit. Sweet peppers contain necessary nutrients such as vitamin A, C and D, as well as minerals such as calcium and iron...... middle of paper ......of major food crops can be patented... | GMO Answers." Gmoanswers.com. GMO ANSWERS, April 9, 2013. Web. March 23, 2014. "Pepper (capsicum)." Pepper. GMO Compass, November 12, 2007. Web. March 23, 2014. Pillips, Theresa, Ph.D "Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): transgenic crops and recombinant DNA technology". Nature Publishing Group, March 23, 2014. “Pocket K No. 1: Questions and Answers on Genetically Modified Crops.” Questions and Answers on Genetically Modified Crops ISAA, July 2012. Web. March 23, 2014. “Transgenic Crops: An Introduction.” and a resource guide." Transgenic Crops: An Introduction and Resource Guide. Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University, March 11 2004. Web. March 23, 2014. Byrne, P. “Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods.” Colorado State University Extension, September 2010. 2014.