Climate Jenny 2.11d ago

@DoomsdaysCW , another little something for #SolarPunkSunday ?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/nyregion/alpha-gal-meat-allergy-deaths.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WlA.Ey6k.NdPOVygFw5VF&smid=nytcore-ios-share

It Begins as a Tick Bite and Can Be Devastating. And It’s Spreading.

The incidence of alpha-gal syndrome appears to be growing significantly. Patients who are bitten can develop a severe allergy to red meat, and a few have died.

The New York Times
Show thread3Jane Tessier Ashpool23h ago
@ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW oh no, how will they get enough protein? (Winks in Vegetarian)
Show threadDoomsdaysCW23h ago
For those who can't digest legumes, good question, @3janeTA ! @ClimateJenny
Show thread3Jane Tessier Ashpool
@DoomsdaysCW @ClimateJenny I just meant most people I encounter ask how vegetarians or vegans will get enough protein and think really they ought to just eat some meat. Joking about how people will likely now ask these alpha-gal allergic folks how they’ll possibly cope without beef when IMO you can live just fine sans beef and it’s better for the world if you do. Gallows humor.
Mar 28 at 9:36pmWeb
Show threadDoomsdaysCW20h ago

Yeah, I tried being a vegan / vegetarian several times, but it just doesn't work with my weird digestive system. More than one day of something bean-based, and I suffer for days. I do eat vegan at least once a week, vegetarian (with dairy) a most of the week, and something that had a face for one dish that lasts hubby and myself two nights. It might not be ideal, but we try to stick to goat, buffalo, poultry, or fish that's been locally sourced (ideally) -- and no beef. @3janeTA @ClimateJenny

#AnimalProducts