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Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as AGS or alpha-gal allergy, is a rare and intriguing food allergy that has recently captured the attention of the medical community. Individuals with Alpha-Gal Syndrome experience allergic reactions after consuming red meat, such as beef, pork, and lamb, due to a specific allergen known as galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose.

FUEL YOUR SUMMER WITH OSTRICH MEAT

When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, choosing the right food is crucial. With summer just around the corner, it's time to explore a protein option that will keep you fueled and energized for all your outdoor activities.

woman eating an ostrich steak dinner with red wine

THE RED MEAT SUPERFOOD YOU SHOULD BE EATING

Ostrich is both a true red meat, as well as poultry. This seemingly paradoxical fact is what makes ostrich meat an exceptionally healthy, easy-to-digest, non-mammalian protein. Learn why ostrich can be considered a red meat superfood.

ALPHA GAL SYNDROME: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 'MAMMALIAN MEAT ALLERGY"

With an uptick (pun intended) in tick-induced Alpha Gal Syndrome diagnoses in the US, and tick season around the corner, we thought we'd address some basics about the condition sometimes referred to as the "red meat allergy" (more on that later).

WHAT MAKES OSTRICH MEAT HEALTHY?

There are a lot of factors that contribute to any food's health benefits and risks, including fat-to-protein ratio, nutrient density, digestibility, and - when it comes to animal proteins - the animal's diet and the part/s consumed. Red meat often gets a bad rap, due to clinical studies linking overconsumption to health issues such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. It's important to understand, however, that not all red meats are created equally, and as with anything, moderation is key.

IS OSTRICH A GOOD MEAT

Ostrich meat is one of the healthiest meats available in the US today. Ostrich is packed with Protein, Iron and Vitamin B6 all while being low fat with just 2-3g per serving.