Is Herbed Squash + Asparagus Risotto Harvest Bowl Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Organic Brown Rice, Organic Kabocha Squash Puree, Organic Asparagus, Organic Spinach, Organic Butternut Squash, Water, Organic Green Peas, Organic Leeks, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Himalayan Pink Salt, Organic Garlic Puree, Nutritional Yeast, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Sage, Organic Porcini Powder, Organic Nutmeg.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


