Should I be concerned about my toddler eating genetically modified foods? -- Catherine

Haylie Pomroy: There are more and more studies showing the potentially negative effect on the immune system and overall negative health impact of consuming genetically modified foods. 

Personally, I feel that the younger the child, the more concerned I am with the consumption of these foods. I am most concerned with feeding genetically modified soy-based products to kids. If soy is in the ingredient list and it does not say "non-GMO," then we try not to use it. I have sincere hormone concerns with these foods. Corn is a rough one to stay away from because so many products have a corn base in them. Genetically modified corn has a quicker rate of sugar delivery into the body though, and can really lead to spikes and dips in little ones' blood sugars.

Haylie Pomroy provides nutritional counseling and wellness consulting for clients who wish to actively enhance their health. She is an accomplished practitioner, speaker, writer, consultant, product developer, and researcher who has been featured several times on national television. Haylie practices in CA and CO and resides in Los Angeles with her two beautiful children. Haylie proudly works with the East West Essentials line of doctor's wellness products. For additional nutrition tips and recipes, become a fan of Haylie on Facebook. HayliePomroy.com