Ep 349 Gluten Free Food Hacks with Cindi
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
On this podcast I speak with Cindi Little the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet. I wanted to chat with Cindi to explore some of the ways gluten free convenience foods and mixes which have relatively recently exploded onto the market can be used in creative ways to be more satisfying and help us expand our daily menu selections. Cindi and I speak about gluten free breaded chicken pieces that are now widely available as well as the many gluten free sauce and gravy mixes we find in our grocery stores. Cindi and I acknowledge that many people don’t have access to the flours that would be used in...
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Ep 348 January 2026 Roundup
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Hapy New Year! It’s the beginning of January 2026 which means I can take the opportunity to speak again with Ellen Bayens of about news and information she has brought to our attention over the past month. Ellen speaks to us about a study done on children properly diagnosed with celiac disease who, after months on the gluten free diet and lower antibody numbers are still showing symptoms. The study may show a link between these symptoms and a condition called DGBI (Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction). Ellen has informed us of the testing process of an app for our phones which is in...
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Ep 347 Petition Update with Melissa
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
On this podcast I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of Celiac Canada regarding the recent petition that was up for signatures. The time to sign has now closed and I was interested in how successful the CCA was in getting signatures a second time for this petition, and what the next steps are to push for the reality to make gluten free more affordable in Canada. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast Podcast Blog – Email – Baking Website – Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - Email –
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Ep 346 December 2025 Roundup
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
It’s the beginning of December 2025 which means to me that I get to catchup with Ellen Bayens of about information she has brought to our attention over the past month. First, by December 6th, let me remind you about signing the e-Petition from Celiac Canada to request that the Federal Government consider a Gluten-Free Tax Credit. Here’s a link to sign the digital e-Petition - Ellen and I also spoke about a Survey that is online from Conquer Studies through Dr. Diana Major and the University of Alberta regarding the cost of gluten free food for families. If you are an adult with...
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Ep 345 Cinde's Adventures in a Gluten Free Kitchen
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
On this episode I’m again speaking with Cinde Little, the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet regarding a new way for those of us who want to cook and bake gluten free, whether it be for ourselves or for others. Cinde has organized a membership group to try recipes, communicate and learn together how to cook and bake gluten free. She hopes to take the anxiety of trying new recipes with lots of tips to help you understand how gluten free can be delicious for the whole family. Cinde is creating a welcoming community – something we can all use. Cinde also makes us aware of the negative effects of...
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Ep 344 November 2025 Roundup
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
It’s the beginning of November 2025 and my opportunity to discuss news and information that has come out in the past month with Ellen Bayens of . Ellen keeps us up to date on what’s happening regarding celiac disease and gluten free. First, let me urge you to sign the petition Celiac Canada is putting forth to the federal government regarding the cost of gluten free food and how they can assist the celiac population. This is a re-issue of the petition from last year, as unfortunately it died when an election was called. Last time we received more than 26,000 signatures. Let’s try for...
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Ep 343 CCA Attends Conference in Finland
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
On this podcast I take the opportunity to speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of Celiac Canada regarding her recent attendance as part of the Canadian “team” at an international Celiac Conference in Finland. First, let me remind you of the Step Up for Celiac fundraiser that is being held by Celiac Canada all across the country during the month of October. Melissa and I spoke about the presentations made at the conference and about discussions held with support organizations in other countries and their shared issues. The team that attended from Canada made presentations and...
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Ep 342 October 2025 Roundup
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
It’s the beginning of October, so my chance to chat with Ellen Bayens of about articles and studies she has brought to our attention over the past month. As well, I take the opportunity to discuss something that’s been on my mind for quite a while. Ellen and I speak about a recent CFIA recall and you can get the full information here – We talk about a new product from M &M (I did try it - this one is amazing) – O’Dough’s has just updated their website. It’s well organized, simple to understand and simple to order from. The prices are pretty good too! - We also...
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Ep 341 Selena DeVries RD Catchup
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Over this past summer I’ve been asked by different people if I know of a local dietician who is particularly knowledgeable about Celiac Disease. Unfortunately, I have to say I don’t, but there is a great solution for us with Selena DeVries RD, as she has an online practice, can be paid by many healthcare plans and she herself is celiac. In our conversation, Selena explains how to deal with ongoing symptoms even if you’ve been symptom free for a long time. She explains how lactose issues as well as thyroid issues can develop as we age – something that was news to me. Selena also talks...
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Ep 340 September 2025 Roundup
A Canadian Celiac Podcast
It’s the beginning of September, so my chance to chat with Ellen Bayens of about articles and studies she has brought to our attention over the past month. During August, Ellen visited the Kinnikinnick storefront in Edmonton and the pictures she took of the amazing baked goods would make any celiac’s mouth water. Ellen published a study about teens with celiac disease and the link with body image and potential mental health issues – this is a must read for parents of celiac children. There is good news in that the teens who strictly adhered to the gluten free diet were less likely...
info_outlineOn this podcast I get to catch up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about the articles and information she has brought to our attention over the past month. Summer is usually a slow time when it comes to releasing information about studies and new products, but as usual, Ellen has found some valuable information to share with us.
Selena DeVries RD has a new program to help celiac patients relieve some of their ongoing symptoms with dietary supplementation. Selena has also written about the Gluten Free Diet as only the first step in treating our celiac disease.
While I was in Calgary, I was invited for dinner by Cinde Little, the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet. Cinde made an amazing ice cream for dessert for me – Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream – and now wants to share the recipe with us (it was amazing!).
Big News – Ellen has updated her Guide to Fast Food Dining which directs us to the allergen pages of fast-food restaurants here in Canada. It’s easy to look up a restaurant this way without having to go through many links. Ellen has put the information at our fingertips.
New on the market – Gluten Free English Muffins from O’Dough’s. Look for them where you regularly shop (they’re sold out online!) – this is great news!
Here are the links -
Updated! Gluten-Free Guide to Fast Food Dining - Canada
Supplements That Actually Reduce Bloating & Constipation | Selena, RD
What I Learned on My Road Trip across Canada - Part 1
3 Things Selena Tells Celiacs with Persistent Symptoms
How to Enjoy More Freedom on the Gluten-Free Diet
How to Enjoy Relief from Celiac Symptoms
What Exactly is Constipation?
A Strict Gluten-Free Diet is Only Step One
GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS & SERVICES
O'Dough's Perfects the Gluten-Free English Muffin
Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by 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