Living with Alpha-Gal

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

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

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

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

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

Bidding a sudden farewell to all mammalian products due to a tick-borne food allergy can be a snacktime showstopper. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of delicious alpha-gal friendly snacks available! Whether you’re searching for sweet or salty, healthy or not so much, this list has you covered. The information provided on this site

Being suddenly forced to give up all mammalian meats – like beef, pork, bison, and venison – can leave people with alpha-gal syndrome scrambling to find ways to eat enough high-quality protein. From plant-based to acceptable animal options, these are the best sources of protein for alpha gals. The information provided on this site is

If you want something sweet to snack on during a movie, a sugary surprise for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day, treats to fill an alpha gals’ Easter basket, AGS-safe candy for Halloween, or plant-based stocking stuffers, here’s a long list of alpha gal-safe candy. (And as an added bonus, most options on this list are

If you’re anything like me, a stroll through Trader Joe’s is less of an errand and more of a gastronomic pilgrimage. So grab a spoon, and join me on a soup-er journey as I test drive the alpha-gal friendly, refrigerated Trader Joe’s soups on shelves this season. The information provided on this site is based

Do you struggle to find cheap protein sources that work with your alpha-gal diet? I’ve got the lowdown on budget-friendly, protein-packed options that will keep you strong and satisfied. 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