Vegetable - Sweet Corn - Allergies

Sweet Corn

1. Minor effects:
   • Although corn isn't fattening, it is a starchy vegetable, meaning it does contain carbohydrates. Consuming too many carbohydrates and overall calories can lead to weight and fat gain. If you're overweight, the American Dietetic Association encourages you to reduce your daily calorie intake by 500 to 1,000 calories per day for a weight loss of one to two pounds per week. The American Dietetic Association also reports that reducing carbohydrates rather than calories or fat may help with short-term weight loss, and reducing your carbohydrate intake results in a reduced overall energy intake, which is effective for weight and fat loss.
   • Corn allergies are seen in adults as well as in children. When a person becomes allergic to corn, his body develops antibodies against corn proteins. Therefore, as soon as the person consumes corn products or even inhales corn particles or pollen, the immune system reacts against it, which gives rise to allergic reactions on the body. As corn is consumed by a large number of people, the number of corn allergy cases is increasing.
   • Symptoms of corn allergy vary from very mild to severe ones. They are also found to differ from person to person. When a person is over sensitive to corn, consuming even a small quantity of corn can result in development of symptoms. Let us have a look at the minor symptoms of corn allergy.
     • Vomiting
     • Gas
     • Rash
     • Abdominal pain and bloating
     • Dizziness
     • Nausea
     • Itchy skin
     • Swelling of tongue and mouth
     • Fever
2. Major effects:Apart from these, sometimes severer symptoms are also observed. They include:
   • Diarrhoea
   • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
   • Allergic asthma
   • Mood swing
   • Arthritis
   • Sudden drop in blood pressure
   • Difficulty in breathing
   • Tightness in chest
   • Migraine headache

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