A Canadian Celiac Podcast

Ellen Bayens and I have our monthly chat to catch up on all things new in the celiac/gluten free world.  This week, we try and understand some complicated scientific studies, to the best of our limited ability.  As well, we discuss the "quality of life" for newly diagnosed children.  An article by Selena De Vries enlightens us as to the reasons you might feel fatigued on the gluten free diet.  Lot...

This is the first in a series of discussions with different celiac organizations around the world.  On this episode I speak with Michelle Laforest, the CEO of Coeliac Australia about their organization, their members, what resources they provide as well as their current challenges and goals.  On their website you can find a great resource is you are travelling to Australia.    Coeliac Australia we...

This week I have an in depth discussion with Cinde Little, The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about Gluten Free Flours.  Cinde wrote a series of blog posts about her experiences with different flours, starches and binders.  We chat about why there are so many flours and how they effect baked goods.  We also look at flour blends, and give some tips on making your own.  Cinde has provided two tables o...

I'm speaking this week with a very knowledgeable author who helps others who benefit from a gluten free diet, Susan Neal.  We take on the topic of converting a conventional kitchen to a gluten free kitchen, or at least a part of the kitchen to be gluten free. We look at the fridge, the pantry, cupboards, small appliances and family habits.  We also look at some of the must haves in your gluten fre...

This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Melissa Ing D.M.D.  Melissa is Canadian, now working as an educator of Dental Medicine in Boston.  Recently, her focus has been on educating dental professionals about the relationship between celiac disease and oral health.  Melissa's research of late has involved the materials and substances used in dental procedures and how suitable they are fo...

This week I chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for a roundup of news and views to begin January 2020.  We talk about the current and upcoming food trends in the gluten free marketplace, as well as a recently published study on the connection between celiac disease and psoriasis.  We cover the subject of body image from a male perspective and identify that females often find the diagnosis...

This week is another solo episode where I reflect on the top six things I've learned from my two years of producing the podcast.  I briefly look at my motivation for starting the podcast and I try and sum up many of the positive and sometimes challenging experiences I've had.  Celiac disease and the gluten free diet can be complex and effect different people in different ways.  I've tried to under...

This week I go solo with a show that takes a deep dive into Christmas baking.  When I operated a gluten free bakery, this was our busiest time of the year.  We had procedures in place to make a large amount of a variety of foods.  Once the bakery closed and I went on to produce two seasons of my gluten free baking show on our local cable channel, I first had to shrink the recipes down to home kitc...

This week I have my monthly catch-up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  Here's the list of articles we chatted about. The first is an article Ellen wrote for the CCA with a straight shooting approach to the holidays and owning the diet. How to Handle the Holidays Next is a Facebook share that triggered a huge response and 100 'shares' and counting. 11 Things People With Celiac Disease Do Th...

I like pretty pictures of food and have noticed the trend to "food bowls".  They are usually presented very artistically, and have caught my interest.  On this episode I speak with Cinde, The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about what a food bowl is, and how does the trend work with our gluten free diets. You can find Cinde's blog at  https://www.everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca Twitter - @LittleCinde In...

This week is my 100th episode of the podcast.  My first episode was a discussion with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of The Canadian Celiac Association.  I thought it was appropriate to devote this special episode to bringing you up to date with the CCA and what we can expect going forward.  I also chat with CCA President, Treena Duncan for an exciting announcement regarding the future of the...

As always, Ellen Bayens has some great information to share from her November newsletter.  I particularly enjoy being able to discuss some of the articles, studies and issues with her.  You can find Ellen at thesceliacscene.com .  Here is the list of subjects we covered.  You can find the full wrap up in her November newsletter. Are You Certain Your Soup is Gluten-Free? Jess Pirnak, RD - Working t...

I like a good story, and this week we have one – A Mom, looking for a way to enhance her autistic son's development tried him on a gluten free diet.  Not only did she notice a positive difference for her son, but it led her to start a gluten free food company.  Autistic children often have very specific taste and mouth-feel preferences in foods.  Keri's son loved perogies, but on a gluten free die...

I have recently returned from a very enjoyable cruise with extended family members.  Cruising with celiac disease is often approached cautiously, but with the right preparation, can be safe, relaxing and exciting.  This week I chat with Nick Medeiros, a fellow celiac and travel agent from California who has set up a Facebook page "Cruising with Celiac".  This group fields questions and actively di...

This week I chat with a past guest, Lisa, about her experiences with workplace harassment because she must eat gluten free.  This may or may not be something you know about first hand, but just hearing Lisa's experiences makes one think about how those of us on a special diet are perceived by our co-workers. Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcas...

In our monthly roundups of things topical in the celiac and gluten free world, Ellen Bayens and I chat about a variety of articles, studies and online conversation.  This is the special link I mentioned to get to Mona's Facebook page for those looking for celiac support in Arabic - bit.ly/MonasCeliacFBgroup This week Ellen and I tackle the following articles that appeared on www. TheCeliacScene.co...

This week I have an enlightening conversation with Mona who is celiac and a Muslim Canadian.  Mona tells us some of the particular issues with a diagnosis and the gluten free diet for someone from an Egyptian heritage.  Mona has made efforts to help immigrants with language issues who need help as new celiacs to Canada. She has also worked with the Canadian Celiac Association.  You can find the sh...

This week was the continuation of a discussion on the FODMAP diet.  I speak with Steven J. Singer who started a food company called Fody Foods to provide foods that fit into the FODMAP diet.  Ketchup made without garlic, isn't something that occurs to me, but I can appreciate that if garlic causes you stomach issues, this could be very special. Steven had been an owner of Glutino Foods, before sta...

I speak this week with Kate Scarlata RDN, MPH, FODMAP & IBS expert about the FODMAP diet.  We explore what the diet is, and how it relates to both celiac disease, gluten intolerance and IBS.  The diet aims to resolve lingering digestive issues not completely solved by the gluten free diet.  It goes without saying that if you're celiac or gluten intolerant, you must avoid gluten, but for you indivi...

Blog Post for Ep#91 Celiac News Roundup for September with Ellen It's now the beginning of September, and I'm thrilled to be chatting again with Ellen Baynes of The Celiac Scene.  Ellen searches the internet (and everywhere else) to find informative articles and studies about celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  She summarizes them and passes them on to us on her website, on facebook and also...

This week have the immense pleasure of speakers to campers who attended two celiac kids' camps, one in Kelowna BC and the other the Rod McDaniel Celiac Kids Camp outside of Calgary.  The kids were very animated about their camp experience and got very excited when we chatted about food and the friendships they have made.  My thanks to Selena DeVries RD, who organized the Kelowna Camp and you find...

This week I have a very personal conversation with Erin, a gluten free blogger about her struggles with mental illness.  We often talk about the roller coaster of emotions after a diagnosis and starting a gluten free diet, but Erin's experiences became more life-altering.  Anxiety and Depression became a way of life, with celiac disease and the gluten free diet always playing a part.  Erin gives s...

This week I set out to get some answers about plant based burgers.  They seem to be everywhere, but I didn't know anything about them.  I called on Registered Dietitian Selena DeVries for help.  Selena has been on past podcast episodes, and she does a great job breaking down the nutrition and ingredients in the new plant based burgers.  I took it upon myself to try one on the barbeque at home, to...

It's now the beginning of August, and I'm thrilled to be introducing a new recurring episode to the podcast.  The first episode of every month with be an informative discussion with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.  Ellen searches the internet (and everywhere else) to find informative articles and studies about celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  She summarizes them and passes them on to us...

This week is all about summer eating.  I chat with Cinde Little of The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about what makes summer eating different from other times of the year.  Cinde has lots of great time-saving and tasty ideas to spruce up our barbeque meals, as well as the new trends in salads. We talk about some of the ingredients in marinades that may contain gluten, as well as some products that...