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In this episode, Erica interviews Debbie and Candice of Two Alpha Gals. These "gals" are about the sweetest nicest smartest kindest women around. And they both happen to have Alpha-Gal Syndrome. This means they both can't have mammalian meat - like beef or pork - or animal by-products like dairy or gelatin. Heck, they can't even have red algae (not because it's a meat, but you'll have to listen to the episode to find out why). We met the two gals at the FAACT Summit and we got to know them a little better and asked them about their new foundation, and what it's really like to live with AGS!

"We’re using our journey with alpha-gal syndrome to seek new and exciting ways to live with our diagnosis without sacrificing JOY. " - Two Alpha Gals

RESOURCES

Two Alpha Gals

Alpha Gal Foundation

CDC - Alpha Gal

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In this episode, Erica and Jules recap their favorite products and trends from the gluten-free products spotted at Natural Products Expo West 2025.

Some trends include:

ADAPTOGENS

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

UPCYCLING / PRE-CYCLING

HOT HOT HEAT

PICKLES

OLD GF BRANDS ARE NEW AGAIN

You'll have to listen until the very end when Jules and Erica give their favorite products that they'll be purchasing after the show!

RESOURCES

Green Girl Bakeshop

Wise Bar

Mud/WTR

La Republica Superfoods

Teeccino

ZEGO regenerative organic oats

Lundberg Farms Upcycled Rice

Ugly Food Company

Good Sam

Milkadamia Flat Pack

True Earth

Fly By Jing Chili Crisp

Daily Crunch Sweet & SPicy Sichuan

Pop Chips Sweet Heat

NUFS hot honey crackers

Grillo's Pickles

Caulipower Dill Pickle Pizza

Glutino Dill Pickle Pretzels

Rudi's gluten free

Justin's Nut Butter

Sunnie

Quinn

French Squirrel

Purely Elizabeth peanut butter cookie granola

Lentiful

Cocojune greek style yogurt

San-J / Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce

Healthy Crunch Barbie Crispy Squares

Sweet Loren's Barbie cookies

Dole Whip

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WARNING: This episode contains adult language and political conversations. There are talks about the current political climate. Since food and health are inherently political, we truly believe that this podcast is a good listen. But if you're currently avoiding political talk, skip to the around the 17 minute mark.

In this episode, Jules and Erica explain the current struggles with federal funding cuts to important sectors of the government, including food safety, and agriculture.

Jules and Erica also talk about Expo West swag - and if the puffer bags were worth the wait, and if you should really throw a massive party for your brand, or bring in special celebrity guests. Is it all worth the money? Does a puffer bag really raise your brand identity? Can an over-the-top party with little to no branding involved really make people excited about housewares? Let's find out in this episode.

**NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE WILL FEATURE PRODUCT REVIEWS AND RECAPS FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST 2025**

RESOURCES

Support PBS

Support the National Park Foundation

Support local food near you (USDA Local Food Directory website)

MUD/WTR

Kikkerland Design Inc.

Liquid IV

Nana Joes

Belgian Boys Pink Puffer Tote Waitlist

Spokin

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