Is Drizzilicious Cookies and Cream Bites Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
IRON, POTASSIUM, CRISP (WHITE RICE FLOUR, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], CANE SUGAR, FLAX, WHOLE QUINOA, CHIA, SALT), FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), SUNFLOWER OIL, SEASONING (SUGAR, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT).
What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?
An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.


