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Black Bean Burger Recipe
Alpha Gal Friendly Black Bean Burger Easy and deliciously satisfying black bean burgers. 2 14 oz canned black beans 1 TBS olive oil (extra virgin) 1 tsp olive oil (for sautéing) 1/2 bell pepper (chopped) 1/2 onion (chopped) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 1/4
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Getting the Nutrients We Need on an Alpha-Gal Friendly Diet (and Why It Matters)
Introduction: What is an Alpha-Gal Friendly Diet? When you’re diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), it can feel overwhelming.There’s no pamphlet that explains the next steps, no “eat this, not that” instruction booklet, and certainly no simple guide on how to replace the macro- and micronutrients you’ve suddenly lost from your old diet. An AGS-friendly diet
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When Your Alpha-Gal Symptoms Don’t Make Sense
Just because your symptoms don’t match the textbook doesn’t mean they’re not real. Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) can look completely different from one person to the next. Some people have classic meat-triggered allergic reactions, while others deal with mysterious symptoms, hidden ingredients, or delayed responses that most doctors won’t connect to AGS. In this post, we’re
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Why I Ditched Paper Food Logs (and What I Use Instead)
Track food, reactions, and cofactors with your Alph-Gal Pal Community Plus membership. A smarter food log solution for anyone living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
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How I Saved $45.00 on flour, and so can you!
Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome Cheaper? Not Always. When you’re diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, it’s easy to assume you’ll save money. After all, chicken is more affordable than beef, and red meat is suddenly off the table. And for some, that’s true. But for others, the cost of a strict organic diet and certified vegan home and
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The Alpha-Gal Syndrome inclusion Act: Why it Matters and How Everyone Can Help
Living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) often means a life of constant vigilance. It’s not just about avoiding meat—it’s navigating a world that often doesn’t know we exist. That’s why the Alpha-Gal Syndrome Inclusion Act matters—and why we’re asking for your help, whether you live with AGS or love someone who does. What Is the Alpha-Gal
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Easily sourced vegan brands and Alpha-Gal friendly products
Prior to our AGS diagnosis, most of us never found it important to understand the difference between leaping bunny, plant based, vegan, or vegetarian. If you are finding yourself overwhelmed and confused by the amount of symbols, I want you to know that you are not alone. Many of us struggled trying to figure this
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Alpha-Gal Syndrome.
By Jane – Country Patient, Reluctant Advocate, and AGS Trailblazer Whether I Like It or Not Hey there, Let me just say this plain: if you’ve ever walked into a doctor’s office with your heart in your throat, symptoms in your notes, and a nagging feeling you’re about to get side-eyed… you’re not alone. When
