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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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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
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The Sneaky Stuff: Hidden Mammal Ingredients to Watch Out For.
By Jane – Still Itchy, Still Kickin’, Still Readin’ Labels in the Piney Woods Hey there, friend. If you’re anything like me, your pantry used to be a place of comfort — full of familiar boxes, jars, and bags you didn’t think twice about. Now? It’s a battleground. Reading food labels has become part survival,
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What Is Alpha-Gal Syndrome? A Beginner’s Tale From the Pines
By Jane – Texas Piney Woods AGS Survivor, Chicken Mama, and Reluctant Tick Expert Howdy y’all, If you’d told me two years ago that a single tick bite would turn my world upside down, I would’ve laughed and offered you a slice of smoked brisket. Now? I’d hand you a bottle of coconut milk