A Canadian Celiac Podcast

This episode is a look at a different kind of gluten free entrepreneur, one that has set herself up to fill the needs of her local community.  Sue Torrance operates Tasty Indulgences from a commercial kitchen in her basement.  She doesn't have a store front, but makes her desserts and comfort food meals available at local stores and a restaurant.  Sue is located in Prescott, Ontario.  You can find...

This episode is the first in a series of talks with individuals from different cultures eating gluten free.  My first interview is with Diyaa who has grown up in an East Indian family eating food you may or may not be familiar with.  Diyaa talks about how gluten and wheat fit into her family's diet including family gatherings and events.  We chat about which East Indian foods are naturally gluten...

This week I speak with Edith Lalanne to find out more about the publication of the Practical Guide to Gluten-Related Disorders and the Gluten-Free Diet for Public and Private Senior's Residences and Meals-on-Wheels Services.  Edith explains how the booklet came about and how best to use it as a resource guide.   It can be purchased from the Canadian Celiac Association on their website at www.celia...

This episode is a look at the new Canada's Food Guide with Registered Dietitian Selena De Vries.  The new food guide is a dramatic change from the recommendations we have known for years.  We have always been told to eat so many servings from different food groups.  The new guide takes a different approach and Selena does a great job breaking that down for us. Selena was a past guest on Episode 14...

The podcast is celebrating one year of episodes!! Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association was the first guest on the first episode and since the CCA has so much on the go, I thought I'd check back with Melissa one year on. Melissa mentioned the campaign to fund peer counselling services at the CCA offices for people who call in needing assistance.  A funding page has...

My chat this week is with internationally known lifestyle expert, Kathy Smart.  Kathy has appeared on dozens of TV shows talking about the gluten free lifestyle and how to make it healthy.  She runs Live The Smart Way which offers a self-improvement program to both lose weigh and get healthier and it's all based around a gluten free diet.  Kathy presents an annual health fair in Ottawa with the ma...

The topic for this week's episode is staying at an all-inclusive resort.  This poses many problems, but also opportunity for someone on a special diet, if you research and plan ahead.  I spoke with Tarryn of My Celiac Life who travels frequently and Lisa from my Gluten Free Weigh In podcast.  Tarryn walks us through the process she uses and Lisa chats about her recent vacation in Cuba. You can fin...

My interview this week is with Amy Horrock a Registered Dietitian who specializes in Celiac Disease.  You can find Amy's website at https://clearfocusnutrition.ca/ on facebook at clearfocusnutrition and on Instagram at gluten_free_dietitian.  You can find more information about celiac disease on the website for the Canadian Celiac Association at www.celiac.ca and diet information at https://www.ce...

This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada.  This magazine can be read online at – https://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/magazine-eversion/ I chat about the article, read some excerpts and add some extra thoughts.  Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook -...

My chat this week was with Melissa, owner-operator of Happyditty Bakery.  The bakery recently relocated from Victoria, BC to Kingston, Ontario.  Melissa and I speak of our shared experiences in operating a gluten free bakery, many things you would never consider you might have to be concerned with when starting a business.  If it was only all about the baking.  You can find more about Happyditty B...

This week I spoke with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com  to discuss the Holiday Survival Guide issued by the Canadian Celiac Association. We chat about our own experiences with relation to the tips and recipes given in the guide. Thanks to Udi's and Schar for sponsoring the guide, and thanks to the contributors for their articles and recipes. I mentioned Lisa, a co-host on my other podcast Glute...

This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada.  This magazine can be read online at – https://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/magazine-eversion/ I chat about the article, read some excerpts and add some extra thoughts. Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook -...

This week I spoke with Jessica Danford whose online presence as GFREEWIFEY is well known, at least amongst those from the Toronto area.  Over this past year, she has begun a program to donate gluten free food to public food banks.  This may sound simple, but it involves education of both management and volunteers at each food bank as well as mounting campaigns to have safe gluten free food donated...

I often get asked about how to manage a gluten free home kitchen.  Having had a commercial gluten free bakery, I have some tips that I was able to apply to my home kitchen.  During the episode I also reference a YouTube video called 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Gluten Free – you can find it at http://bit.ly/5ThingsAboutGlutenFree The website for my gluten free baking show can be found at ht...

During the summer I had a very interesting chat with Cinde Little of Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet.  Cinde is first a foodie, and she brings that love of food and curiosity of new flavours and combinations to the gluten free experience.  I made some of her recipes and thoroughly enjoyed them.  You can find Cinde's blog at https://www.everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca Twitter - @LittleCinde Instagram – e...

This episode is a conversation with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene about our favourite Gluten Free things.  Here's our list – Ellen – Duinkerken Multi-Grain Bread Mix, Little Northern Bakehouse Bread, Schar Chocolate Covered Graham Wafers, Cloud 9 Pancake/Waffle Mix, Red Robin Restaurant, 6 Mile Pub in Victoria, Floating Fish Store in Victoria, Rizopia Pasta, Tinkyada Pasta, Royal Spice Restaura...

This week was a bit different – I spoke about a video I felt compelled to make about the 5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Gluten Free Diet .  Here's the link – http://bit.ly/5ThingsAboutGlutenFree I was quizzed so many times while I had the bakery about the diet and questions surrounding those on it, I felt that maybe a video might answer those top 5 questions as follows: Who needs to eat a...

This week I spoke to Cinde Little who writes a food blog and recipes as the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet .  Cinde wrote a blog post devoted to baking gluten free cookies, some of the basics, and some suggestions for flours and techniques.  I also mentioned a reference page comparing cups and grams for different flours to help in weighing out flours for recipes (see link below).  You can read Cinde...

My conversation this week is with American Certified Nutritionist Aimee Aristotelous who has recently published a book looking at pregnancy from the perspective of a healthy gluten free diet.  The book is called – The Whole Pregnancy: A Complete Nutrition Plan for Gluten-Free Moms-to-Be .  Aimee looks at all aspects of nutrition required for pregnancy and relates it to a healthy gluten free diet. ...

I have a returning guest for this episode. I'm speaking again with Registered Dietitian Amy Horrock, who specializes in Celiac Disease in her online practice. I spoke with Amy on Ep 20 about Persistent Gut Issues after diagnosis of celiac disease. On this episode, she focuses on why celiacs are often vitamin deficient and which vitamins and nutrients may be low and should be addressed. The link to...

My guest this week is Lisa, who is a co-host on my Gluten Free Weigh In podcast.  Lisa is celiac and following a gluten free ketogenic diet.  The episode focuses on an article posted online by The Celiac Scene from Gluten-Free News entitled – " Followers of a Gluten-Free Diet Considered High-Maintenance, Selfish and Arrogant.  What Gives? "  Lisa and I discuss the premise of the article and how it...

The Canadian Celiac Association funds research into celiac disease through the Dr. J.A. Campbell Research Fund.  This week I speak to Melissa Secord about the process of awarding grants as well as speaking with one recent recipient.  James King is working on research to look at the many studies that have been done worldwide on the prevalence of celiac disease.  His work will amalgamate the data to...

Schar Gluten Free foods are now widely available in Canada. This week I speak with both the North American and Canadian reps for Schar to find out how they are working to get the products into more stores, and bring in more innovative products from their US and European product lines. Enter to win one of three Schar gift packs until November 15, 2018 at http://bit.ly/CACeliac To find the Request f...

This week I spoke with Ross Raby of Churchwares Direct.  Ross is also affiliated with GlutenFreeHost.com Ltd.  He explains some of the confusion regarding the use of wheat in gluten free hosts for communion in Roman Catholic Churches.  I also discuss the varied approaches to solving these issues in different churches. Gluten free hosts that meet Vatican standards can be found online for purchase a...

My guest this week is a frequent gluten free business traveller.  Christina Varro is an avid traveller, but points out some of the different requirements for those on a business trip needing to eat gluten free.  Christina has travelled and navigated eating gluten free in more than 25 countries worldwide.  She is a photographer with a wealth of knowledge about many different aspects of travel.  Her...