A Canadian Celiac Podcast

The State of Celiac Event held by the Canadian Celiac Association in May was a valuable opportunity for researchers, food producers, physicians and dieticians to present their work to each other, network, and advance the interests of those with celiac disease.  I am pleased to be speaking with one of the presenters on this episode – Dr. Daniel Leffler of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Me...

On this episode of the podcast I speak with the Event Planning & Coordinator for the Calgary Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association, Cheryl Richmond.  The Calgary Chapter has been holding a gluten free breakfast as part of Calgary Stampede celebrations for more than 20 years.  The breakfast has grown and so have their community sponsors and relationships.  This year they served up 564 breakfas...

On Episode 76 of the podcast, I spoke with Kristen Kneff from ImmunsanT about the presentation she gave at The State of Celiac event held in May by the Canadian Celiac Association.  Kristen's presentation, and our subsequent interview looked at the Phase 2 trial for Nexvax2, a vaccine to minimize the effects of gluten on those with celiac disease.  Recently, the trial was halted, as the vaccine wa...

On this episode I have a fun discussion with Jessica Danford, known online as GFreeWifey.  I have spoken to Jess before about her efforts to assist foodbanks to supply gluten free food.  You can find that topic in Episode 48 of the podcast.  Jess has taken on a new project to produce a community cookbook and sell it to help raise funds for her efforts with foodbanks to provide safe food for all. ...

This episode is a compilation of short interviews from my time at the Gluten Free Garage in Toronto in May.  I attended last year, and this year The Canadian Celiac Association was supporting the event.   I met up with some individuals I had interviewed for previous podcasts, as well, I asked the attendees to answer some questions for me.  I have edited the recordings so you can hear the different...

This week I speak with Samantha who is of Polish Heritage.  She is Canadian of Polish decent and has spent some time living in Poland.  We chat about traditional Polish foods and how they fit or don't fit into a gluten free diet.  We also talk about family celebrations and how relatives in Poland would view her special diet. Here's the recipe she sent for her Lemon Poppyseed Cake – Lemon Poppyseed...

On this episode I chat with Mike Marshall, Chief Operating Officer at Only Oats.  Most of us are familiar with the bright blue 1kg bags of oats - rolled, quick, steel cut and flour.  Only Oats was a major sponsor of the State of Celiac events held by the Canadian Celiac Association in Toronto in May, Celiac Awareness Month.  Mike tells us why Only Oats is no longer Avena Foods, what has changed in...

It's always exciting for me to be invited to an event like the Live the Smart Way Expo in Ottawa in May.  I had interviewed Kathy Smart, the event's organizer in Episode 55 of the podcast.  Kathy is a popular speaker and talk show guest who can speak about living well and eating healthy on a gluten free diet.  At the event, I asked attendees some questions about celiac disease and living with a gl...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".   The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  I was fortuna...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".   The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  I was fortuna...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".   The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  I was fortuna...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".   The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  I was fortuna...

The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  I was fortunate to attend this event and was able to have short interviews with some of the speakers and attendees.  During this last week of Celiac Awareness Month, the podcast will...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".   The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  I was fortuna...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".  This episode is a discussion with Registered Dietitian Esther Assor who works with the Endocrinology Program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Esther and I discuss the prevalence of celiac disease in children with Type...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".  This episode is a discussion with Dr. Moshin Rashid, MD, Med, FRCP (C), Professor of Paediatrics Gastroenterology & Nutrition at Dalhousie University and after many years on the Professional Advisory Committee of the CCA is now ser...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut".  On this episode I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the CCA regarding their campaign during Celiac Awareness Month, along with new resources they are making available this month.  Melissa also fills us in on a ground...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of "Beyond the Gut", a look at the less common symptoms leading to a diagnosis of celiac disease.  This week I speak with Dr. David Stevenson, President of the Ontario Dental Association. We discuss some abnormal dental issues that may be a direct cause...

  I was intrigued to speak with Dr. Herbert Brill of William Osler Health System regarding the study he did with other health care professionals on the efficacy of the DGP blood test with children referred for further consultation in screening for celiac disease.  The study focussed on children with a negative TTG test and a positive DGP test.  The study concluded the test was not useful in screen...

This week I speak with Selena Devries, a Registered Dietitian who is taking on the task of starting a Celiac Kid's Camp in Kelowna BC.  Selena has the sponsorship of the Kelowna Chapter of the CCA, as well as local businesses.  We chat about her plans for the camp, as well as my experience organizing a kid's camp in Ontario.  If you would like more information about the Kelowna BC camp go online t...

The Gluten Free Garage is Toronto's premiere Gluten Free Vendor Food Show.  This year the Gluten Free Garage is happening the day after the CCA is holding an important conference, meetings and fund raiser in Toronto.  On this episode I speak with RonniLyn Pustil the energy behind the event being held on May 26th.  I was at the GF Garage last year with my podcast and am excited to attend again this...

Have you ever been excited or anxious to fly, but then realized you still had to worry about what you'd be able to eat while waiting to board, or worse still what would happen if the flight was delayed and you're stuck beyond the security line with nothing to eat?  My guest this week, Lisa, has taken it upon herself to write to Customer Service at the Vancouver Airport to request more gluten free...

This episode is a follow-up interview with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene on our favourite foods.  Episode 45 looked at many of our favourite foods, but in retrospect, most of the foods mentioned weren't particularly healthy.  We thought it would be best to level out the options with a chat on our favourite healthy gluten free foods.  Ellen sent me the links to the recipes she chatted about, all...

On this episode I interview a blogger from Toronto, Ashley Gismondi, who is a proud Italian-Canadian.  Ashley shares how her gluten free diet fits with the foods she was brought up on.  She chats about cooking with her Nonna as a young child and lets us know about some Italian favourites that can be easily made gluten free.  Ashley can be found online at www.celiacandthe6ix.com Sue's Websites and...

This episode looks at how, in Canada, a celiac can make a claim on their taxes for the extra expense of gluten free food.  The subject sounds simple enough, but as we find out, the Canada Revenue Agency has made the process laborious with very little positive effect on your tax return.  For a professional perspective, I speak with my daughter, Deanna, who is an accountant and has worked with taxes...