Who would have thought there were any dangers lurking in the fresh fruits and vegetable isle of your local supermarket? Whether organic or commercially grown, everyone agrees that fruits and vegetables are good for you. The more you eat the better, right? Well, this isn’t entirely true.

Pesticides in Your Fruits and Vegetables

It’s no secret that pesticides aren’t good for you, but did you know that the main source of pesticides found in the human body is a direct result of consuming fresh fruits and vegetables? It’s true. Organophosphate exposure mostly comes from consuming those otherwise healthy fruits and vegetables. Scientific study showed long ago that exposure to high levels of organophosphate is very harmful to your health, but new studies are indicting that even small amounts of pesticides (Levels that were once thought to be safe) can be extremely harmful; especially in child and teenagers.

Fruits and Vegetables and ADHD

A study published in the May 2010 edition of Pediatrics, suggested that low levels of pesticides were associated with a higher risk of developing Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young children. The research comes from the University of Montreal and Harvard University. After testing the urine of 1,139 kids aging from 8 – 15, it was revealed that almost 95% of them had at least one of the chemical byproducts of pesticides in their systems. So what’s the answer?

Making Your Fruits and Vegetables Safe

For starters, you can change your diet to entirely organic. Although there is a higher cost involved with purchasing organic, the health benefits are remarkable. If your pocketbook can’t handle a diet that is entirely organic, the next best thing is to wash all your fruits and vegetables before consuming them.