Do You Think You Know Your Alpha-Gal Friendly Foods? Hidden Ingredient Triggers You Were not Aware Of
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Do You Think You Know Your Alpha-Gal Friendly Foods? Hidden Ingredient Triggers You Were not Aware Of

Living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) means more than just avoiding steak, pork chops, or burgers. It means learning a whole new way of looking at food labels, everyday products, and even medical items. That’s because the allergen—”alpha-gal”, a sugar molecule found in mammalian products (beef, pork, lamb, venison, etc.)—can also show up in places you’d…

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Boosting Protein in Your Nutrition Habits with Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) can make nutrition feel overwhelming (but it doesn’t have to be!). Since many animal-based protein sources like beef, pork, and lamb are not an option for most people with alpha-gal allergy, it’s important to get creative with meals and snacks to keep your body nourished and avoid burnout in your…

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Mediterranean Diet: An Alpha-Gal Friendly Guide

If you’ve been diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy or alpha-gal syndrome, you know the challenges of rethinking your nutrition choices. Many traditional Southern meals center around pork, beef, and dairy—foods that can trigger reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to give up flavor, comfort, or tradition. In fact,…

Understanding the 3 Types of Alpha-Gal Allergy Reactions: GI, Respiratory, and Skin
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Understanding the 3 Types of Alpha-Gal Allergy Reactions: GI, Respiratory, and Skin

Living with an alpha-gal syndrome can feel confusing because reactions don’t always show up the way we expect and when we expect them. Unlike many food allergies that cause immediate symptoms, alpha-gal reactions are often delayed, showing up 4–6 hours after eating a food that contains mammalian meat or byproducts (like beef, pork, lamb, gelatin,…

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Hidden Nutrient Gaps in Alpha-Gal Syndrome—and what to do to stay nourished

Living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)—an tick-borne allergy to most mammalian meats and by-products—often means cutting out staple foods like beef, pork, lamb, dairy, cheese, yogurt, and gelatin. While reducing the intake of “alpha-gal containing foods” is important for your immune system, this can leave gaps in key nutrients your body needs. Here’s a look at…

Understanding Alpha-Gal Allergy (A Tick Borne Disease)
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Understanding Alpha-Gal Allergy (A Tick Borne Disease)

Has the doctor recently diagnosed your or someone you know with Alpha-Gal allergy? This allergy can be difficult to understand… and even harder to manage. But, you’re not alone and our dietitian is here to help you better understand the allergy and how it affects nutrition habits. Keep reading to learn more about alpha-gal allergy…