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Celery
Celery
Unless it's organic, celery may not be the healthiest snack for children with ADHD. About 20% of celery contains an organophosphate called malathion, according to testing done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Data Program.
The majority of children's exposure to pesticides comes from food and drinks that contain pesticide residue, according to the National Academy of Sciences. Roughly 40 organophosphate pesticides are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the United States.
The majority of children's exposure to pesticides comes from food and drinks that contain pesticide residue, according to the National Academy of Sciences. Roughly 40 organophosphate pesticides are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the United States.
