Ever stood in a grocery aisle, holding the same package, reading the label for the third time and still not sure if it is safe? That is not you failing at this. Alpha-gal is not a labeled allergen, so the ingredients that can make us sick get to hide.

In this episode, we make the invisible visible. Host, Sundi Jo, walks through the hidden ingredients that trip up almost every one of us, where they like to hide, a tool that takes so much of the weight off in the store, and the honest reminder that this gets easier. It is not just food either, so we touch on your medicine cabinet and personal care too.

Links In This Episode:

Free Alpha-Gal Basics Guide: alphagaldiet.net/guide

Cookbook, Alpha Gal Recipes: alphagaldiet.net/cookbook, or on Amazon

Alpha-Gal Meal Plans: alphagalmealplans.com

Facebook group: Alpha Gal Diet, Recipes, and More

The Fig App: The Fig App

Theme song: Listen to "Everything'll Be Alright" on ⁠Spotify

This podcast is not medical advice and does not replace it. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

What is alpha-gal syndrome, and what isn't it? If you're newly diagnosed or still trying to make sense of what a tick bite did to your body, this episode goes back to the basics. We break down what alpha-gal syndrome actually is, why the reaction is so hard to catch, and the biggest misconceptions that trip people up, all with a lot of hope along the way.

In this episode we talk about:

• What alpha-gal syndrome actually is, in plain language
• Why the reaction is so hard to catch
• The biggest misconceptions that trip people up

Read the full episode and show notes:
https://alphagaldiet.net/what-is-alpha-gal-syndrome/

Links in This Episode:

• Free download: Alpha-Gal Basics Guide
• Monthly Meal Plans: AlphaGalMealPlans.com
• Website: AlphaGalDiet.net
• About the host: About Sundi Jo
• Facebook community: Alpha Gal Diet, Recipes, & More
• Theme song: Listen to "Everything'll Be Alright" on Spotify

A quick note: this show is not medical advice and doesn't replace it. Sundi Jo is someone battling alpha-gal right alongside you, sharing what she's learning. Always take what's useful here back to your own healthcare provider.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who's battling alpha-gal.

Here's to overcoming alpha-gal in Jesus' name.

When I was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome in 2022, my first thought was "my life is over." No more steak. No more cheesecake. And honestly, I didn't know what was worse, the food restrictions or the fear.

In this first episode, I share my diagnosis story and why alpha-gal isn't just about food. It's the hidden ingredients, the labels, the fear, and that feeling of being "high maintenance." But here's the heart of it: this is manageable, you can eat confidently again, and you are not alone.

Links in This Episode:

AlphaGalDiet.net

Alpha Gal Basics Guide

About Sundi Jo

Listen to the full theme song, “Everything’ll Be Alright” on Spotify or wherever you stream music…