One of the most common words I hear newly diagnosed alpha gals use to describe their condition is “overwhelmed.” Not only are there limited resources available to guide alpha gals, but reactions to alpha-gal can vary significantly by individual. For answers to questions like “What is alpha-gal syndrome?” and “How do I live with a […]
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Whether you make one mug at a time or a batch for a crowd, nothing warms up a cold day quite like a cup of hot chocolate. These vegan hot chocolate recipes are so rich and creamy, you’ll never guess that they’re dairy free. The information provided on this site is based on my personal
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With chocolate chips stirred into a buttery sugar base, chocolate chip cookies are likely the most popular drop cookies in the US. But with one cup of butter and two eggs, the original Toll House recipe doesn’t work for vegans and alpha gals who cannot tolerate dairy. That’s where these 13 vegan chocolate chip cookie
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While vegans follow a plant-based diet and vegetarians follow a meatless diet that adds dairy and egg products to a vegan diet, an alpha-gal diet is slightly different from both. Although alpha gals cannot eat mammalian meat, like beef and pork, several sources of animal protein are alpha-gal friendly. The information provided on this site
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When following a meatless diet, it’s important to meet your daily protein requirement. While vegans follow a solely plant-based diet, vegetarians can also consume protein from dairy and eggs. These are the best vegan and vegetarian protein options that also work for folks living with alpha-gal syndrome. The information provided on this site is based
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If you’ve historically followed an omnivorous diet, being suddenly forced to adopt a largely vegan diet due to food allergies caused by a tick bite can leave you searching for alternative sources of protein. These foods are the best vegan protein options that work for folks living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). The information provided on
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Need a gift for a friend, family member, or another loved one living with alpha-gal syndrome? Here are some great gifts for people with allergies. The information provided on this site is based on my personal experience living with alpha-gal syndrome. I consistently cite and link to expert sources, but nothing published on this site
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Being diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome changes your entire relationship with food, including your dessert options. Here’s what you need to know about alpha-gal and chocolate. The information provided on this site is based on my personal experience living with alpha-gal syndrome. I consistently cite and link to expert sources, but nothing published on this site
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Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome? Here are 10 important lessons I learned the hard way that I wish someone had shared with me when I began living with alpha-gal. The information provided on this site is based on my personal experience living with alpha-gal syndrome. I consistently cite
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While many people living with alpha-gal syndrome don’t feel adverse reactions after consuming cow’s milk and dairy products, their alpha-gal blood test results may still show a heightened sensitivity. If you want to replace traditional dairy in your diet, read on to discover the best milk alternative for alpha-gal syndrome. The information provided on this
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People living with alpha-gal syndrome know to avoid animal products like beef, pork, lamb, and bison. But did you know that a specific plant also contains the alpha-gal epitope that can cause a reaction in some people with alpha-gal syndrome? The information provided on this site is based on my personal experience living with alpha-gal
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