A Canadian Celiac Blog

In the first of my Back to Basics Series, I speak with Registered Dietitian Selena DeVries about Cross Contamination. From the time we first hear about the gluten free diet, we try to absorb the concept of cross contamination and how to avoid it. Selena walks us through our kitchen setup, bakeware, pots and pans, and even shopping at a bulk food store.

My big take away – Gluten Can’t Jump!

You can find Selena on Instagram @celiac_dietitian.

Her new website is coming very soon at SelenaRD.com

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

In preparation for Celiac Awareness Month in May, I thought it was a good time to find out what’s been happening rcently with Celiac Canada. The organization is celebrating its 50^th birthday this year and along with events in May, there are lots of opportunities to learn and get involved.

To raise awareness of economic issues and the under-diagnosis crisis, Melissa will be on Parliament Hill for a breakfast event on May 30^th in an attempt to capture the attention of our Members of Parliament. Gluten free food fortification and the upcoming grocery rebate are all topics up for discussion.

Good news has come through from the Province of Ontario that going forward the blood test for celiac disease will now be covered under provincial OHIP.

Julie tells us about Webinar Wednesdays during May, and an opportunity to “Ask the Expert” at the Gluten Free Garage at the end of May in Toronto.

Lots is going on during the month of May including light up events across Canada, along with meetings, meals and informal get togethers. To find out more you can go online to www.celiac.ca and look up events.

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

It’s time for the roundup chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. May is Celiac Awareness Month and Ellen and I start things off with a call to help spread awareness. It can be as simple as a conversation with those around you, or you can attend an event that might be happening near you. You can find out more about Celiac Canada’s plans on their website www.celiac.ca.

Ellen brings to our attention a study in Italy of school children to help identify more celiacs at a young age. The interesting thing here is that the initial testing is done with one drop of blood, then children who are positive go on for further testing. Sounds simple and hopefully this test can be used more widely in the future. Ellen brings us up to date on the current practice of diagnosing and managing patients with refractory celiac disease – a condition that does not respond completely to the gluten free diet.

Covid-19 vaccines have been controversial, but what was understood is that the celiac population responded similarly to the overall population with the vaccine. A recent study showed that unvaccinated celiacs are more likely than the general unvaccinated population to be hospitalized and suffer more ill effects.

Ellen made a discovery at Walmart! Walmart is selling the Schar brand of gluten free foods, but what Ellen found at her local store was a treasure trove of all gluten free Schar foods brought into Canada. Different stores carry different products, and may place then in different aisles, but if you look, you may be richly rewarded.

During this month Ellen will oblige me by asking two questions on her social media – firstly, as a consumer would you like to see, in a grocery store, all the gluten free food together, or mixed in with the regular food in the separate aisles? And second, how do you feel about store brands of gluten free foods, cookies, pizzas etc., co-packed, marked gluten free, and with the store branding? Is this something you would purchase and support?

Hopefully, you’ll weigh in on our two questions and Ellen and I can discuss the responses at the beginning of May.

Here are links to some of the topics and articles we spoke about –

NEWS FROM THE CELIAC SCENE

Let’s Keep the Symptoms of Celiac Disease Top of Mind
High Prevalence & Under-Diagnosis of Celiac Disease Identified in Italy
Clinical Practice Update | Diagnosing and Managing Refractory Celiac Disease
Expert Asserts Unvaccinated Celiacs Twice as Likely to be Hospitalized with Covid
Be Wowed by What I Discovered at Walmart!

A CANADIAN CELIAC PODCAST

What is Tapas and is it Safe for Celiacs?
Gluten Free Certification Program
Cruising Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Baker on Wheels on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
Celiac News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’

GLUTEN FREE WEIGH IN

Aaron Diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Aaron has Corrective Surgery & his Celiac Disease Report Card

GLUTEN FREE RECIPES

• Real Foods Corn Thins Recipe Ideas

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

The conversation on this episode was, at first supposed to be a an opportunity for me to ask Cinde Little the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about her post regarding Spanish tapas. I will be travelling to Spain very soon, and it occurred to me that tapas are something I don’t know about, and for that reason will just avoid them. Reading Cinde’s post, I thought it was a good time to find out more about this local food and arm myself with information that would allow me to order tapas in a restaurant safely. I thought you might want to listen in as I get a lesson in making, ordering and eating tapas gluten free.

You can see all of Cinde’s recipes on her website https://everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca/

Facebook @ everydayglutenfreegourmet

Instagram @ everyday.gf.gourmet

Twitter @ littlecinde

Youtube @ Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

When I was at the 50^th Anniversary kickoff for Celiac Canada I spoke with the Technical Manager for the Gluten Free Certification with BRCGS. His name is Barry Meikle and I had so many questions. On Episode 176, I spoke with John Murthy from BRCGS in London, so it was appropriate to now speak with Barry to get the Canadian/North American take on Gluten Free Certification. We talk about how the program works and what assurances you can get from purchasing products with the CCA Gluten Free symbol.

Barry mentioned the Product Finder on the CCA website, which is a listing of all products registered to carry the certification symbol. You can link to the Product Finder at https://www.celiac.ca/living-gluten-free/gf-product-finder/

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

I love to travel, and I love cruising. I am often asked about how to travel safely while eating gluten free – more often than not, my suggestion is to cruise. Deciding on a particular cruise does require a bit of research, and preparation, but in my experience cruising has been safe and exciting. My daughter Deanna recently came back from a cruise on a cruise line I was not familiar with. On this podcast she shares her experiences along with some practical advice on how to prepare and what to expect.

Here is the link to the Royal Caribbean Blog with current information on their gluten free dining experience.

Eating gluten free on Royal Caribbean cruise ships

For those with allergies and special diets, eating gluten free away from home can be a challenge. A Royal Caribbean cruise offers a stress-free option for those that need a gluten free diet. There are many choices for anyone that is looking for options that fit into their restrictions.

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This is a fun podcast for me. I was introduced to Tanja Blondin by Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. Tanja and I have much in common, both she and her daughter are celiac and Tanja loves to bake – so much so that after working in restaurants and bakeries for many years, she now has a gluten free baking business. In her vendor trailer, Tanja frequents farmers markets, vendor shows and other outdoor food events to sell her baking. Ellen did a nice piece on her with some great food pictures that you can find here –

bit.ly/Bglutenfreevictoria

You can follow Tanja on Instagram @Bglutenfreevictoria or access her website if you’re local and want to order ahead at https://bglutenfreevictoria.square.site/

Sue’s Websites and Social Media

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

I’m ready for my roundup chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. Ellen and I talk about current food recalls, as well, we take a deep dive into a few topics concerning gluten free oats, including oat milk.

Ellen points out a great Instagram post from Selena Devries regarding over the counter cold and flu medications that you might be questioning for gluten.

Together, we wade into the complicated and controversial topic of gluten reduced beer. This is something everyone on a gluten free diet should know about.

Here’s a link to Celiac Canada’s webpage regarding their 50^th Anniversary, and this is where you can find out more about nominating someone who’s made a difference.

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Join us as we celebrate being 50 years young! We’re celebrating the CCA all year long with special events, education and more! Join us!

Links from The Celiac Scene –

Yes! We Can Make Our Own Oat Milk & Oat Creamer!
Forks Over Knives Guide to Oats: Oat Milk, Oat Flour & Overnight Oats
Let’s not forget about our friends with Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Breaking News! Gluten-Free Oat Milk is Back!
Gluten-Removed Beers Do Not Cut it for Celiacs!
RECALL: MacMillan’s Specialty Foods brand McCain 3/8″ Staycrisp Straight Cut Fries
RECALL: Apetito HFS Brand & Heart to Home Meals Brand Meatballs

SELENA’S CORNER
Over-the-Counter Flu & Cold Meds that are Safe for Celiacs!

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.comOther Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

January was very exciting for me – I visited family in Australia!

I had an amazing time, my hosts were wonderful and worked hard to provide me with the full Australian experience.  As a celiac, I was very interested in the gluten free foods available in Australia – Wow! was I blown away by the multitude of options, the variety and the quality. In this episode of the podcast, Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com turns the tables and interviews me about my trip, how I ate and if I brought any goodies home with me.

Ellen has relationship with the company that produces Corn Thins for the worldwide market and they are located in Australia. Ellen was kind enough to set up a conversation for me with her contact at Corn Thins to discuss gluten free food production in Australia. You get to listen as Ellen and I find out some unexpected good news about what it means to call a product gluten free in Australia.

I don’t take many photos of my everyday life, but I do photograph food, and while in Australia I took some pictures that you have to see to understand and believe. Follow along with the podcast and refer to the photos on my blog at acanadianceliacblog.com.

PS – I threw in the photos of feeding kangaroos and cuddling a baby wombat.

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This podcast is part of the 50^th Anniversary celebrations of the first meeting of the Canadian Celiac Association. I was able to chat with many people at the event, some I’ve known a long time and some, I was just meeting that day. We begin the podcast with a conversation with Julie Greene of the CCA who walks us through the very recent name change for the organization. Here’s the link to the CCA webpage for the 50^th Anniversary.

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Join us as we celebrate being 50 years young! We’re celebrating the CCA all year long with special events, education and more! Join us!

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com