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A Canadian Celiac Podcast will explore information, research, lifestyle issues and personal stories of individuals who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. The host, Sue Jennett has access to some of the prominent minds and personalities in the celiac/gluten free community in Canada. You will learn about new initiatives of the Canadian Celiac Association and how they can benefit you. Sue counts more than 20 years since both she and her daughter have been diagnosed with celia ...
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Eating gluten free and trying to lose weight or just manage weight is a challenge. Sue Jennett, and her co-hosts are all on different weight loss/management journeys with one thing in common - they are all committed to a gluten free diet. Join the conversation weekly to catch up with the successes and challenges faced by each of the co-hosts taking a different path to control their weight.
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Ep 309 Parenting a Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
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On this podcast I speak with Registered Dietitian Nicole Byrom regarding what happens within a family once a child receives a diagnosis of Celiac Disease. We all want our kids to live healthy, fulfilling lives and throwing celiac disease into the mix just gives us more challenges. Nicole mentioned a couple of resources she developed with Celiac Can…
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I’m grateful that Ellen keeps such good tabs on all the celiac and gluten free news as it comes out. She is the first person I go to if I hear of something new and she’s usually already on top of it. As well she is able to vet the articles that come across her desk and give us the information we not only need, but want. This month a great deal focu…
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Ep 307 Cindi's 29 Tips for Cooking with Gluten Free Flours
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I have Cindi the EverydayGlutenFreeGourmet back with me on the podcast to discuss a list she recently published that caught my eye called “29 Tips for Cooking with Gluten Free Flour”. The tips span a range for using gluten free flours in many baked goods as well as in recipes for cooking meals. You can download the list yourself by going to her web…
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It’s the beginning of July, so I have the pleasure of talking with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to chat about interesting articles she has brought to our attention over the past month. We talk about a uniquely helpful Facebook group for celiac families – https://www.facebook.com/groups/CeliacParents/. This group was started by Ellen and has b…
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On this episode of the podcast, I’m catching up with Kelsea. We spoke previously on Episode 299. I’m a celiac mom, like Kelsea, but my daughter is now an adult, so we have different perspectives on how celiac disease is dealt with for a young child. Many things have changed, but also many things have stayed the same. Not least of which is the panic…
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It’s the end of May and I have another opportunity to chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to go over some of the articles and information Ellen has brought to us over the past month. Ellen published an article about a young woman who posted online about a family situation in which she felt her needs to be on a gluten free diet were not bei…
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I often get emails from people I know within the celiac community regarding interesting people or medical professionals, who might make good guests for a podcast episode. It was during a conversation with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com when Avery’s name came up. Ellen brought her to our attention recently. When I contacted Avery to record a con…
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After taking some time off to recuperate from knee surgery, I’m back speaking with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for the beginning of May to review some of the articles she brought to our attention over the past month. If you’re interested in the Irish Tour, best make your inquiry quickly, as spots are limited – check out the link below. Ellen…
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It’s the beginning of April, which for me means that I get to chat with my friend Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about interesting articles and studies she has brought to our attention over the past month. I had to record with Ellen prior to end of the March as I was preparing for knee surgery. Ellen kept posting and you can keep up with her wo…
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This episode is a follow up to Episode 298 when I attended an event called The State of Celiac Disease in Canada during the last week of February. Celiac Canada held the event to present the preliminary results of the recent national survey. During the event, Melissa Secord the Executive Director of Celiac Canada spoke. I had more questions for Mel…
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This week I speak with Tamie and Aaron. Tamie fills us in on how the macros diet is working for her, what she's counting and the difficulty she finds keeping everything in line. Aaron and I look back to the preparation classes we did prior to bariatric surgery and some of the life-changing restrictions we were told we'd have to adhere to after surg…
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I recently realized that although many of the people I speak with have been involved in the celiac and gluten free community for many years, I wasn’t well acquainted with the families of the newly diagnosed. When I operated my bakery, I was often the first celiac that people met after their diagnosis – it appears doctors were sending them my way. S…
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Wk 254 Flexibility with Intermittent Fasting
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This week I speak with Melissa to discuss her choice of alternate day fasting and how she can change it up to meet the needs of her day. Sometimes, it's just not convenient to not eat, so Melissa has a strategy for that. As well she has some advice to get the most out of both your fast and feed days. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast https://…
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During the last week of February, Celiac Canada held an event called The State of Celiac Disease in Canada, during which the preliminary results of the recent national survey were presented. I was invited to bring my podcast equipment to the event and record conversations with some of those involved. This episode was recorded at the event, so you w…
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This week I speak with Tamie and Aaron. Tamie is doing her best to take the suggestions of her nutrition coach when it comes to choosing an exercise program, but as the weather gets warmer, she is being drawn outside and looking foward to running again. Aaron and I have a very frank discussion about the preparations and changes you must be prepared…
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It’s time to catch up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for the beginning of March 2024. I have the opportunity to review some of the articles Ellen has brought to our attention over the past month and ask questions as well as interject my own thoughts. We talk about a line of granola snacks and breakfast s foods that recently had their “glut…
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This week I take a deep dive with Melissa into her alternate day fasting lifestyle. This approach to fasting may seem extreme to you, but after listening to Melissa explain how she makes the regime work for her, you may see it as something more do-able. I also include a question from a listener. If you have a question for any of my co-hosts, please…
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This week I speak with Tamie and Aaron. We follow Tamie as she tries to learn more about the macros program and how protein has become such an important factor in her food choices. Aaron is trying to fit exercise into his very busy schedule and has developed a creative way to stay on track. They both have beef jerky on their daily menus - oddly eno…
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On this episode I speak with Diane Bertrand from a company called English Bay. I wasn’t familiar with English Bay, and that’s because they produce foods for other companies. They do, however maintain a gluten free food manufacturing facility and when the owners of Kinnikinnick were looking for a good time to retire, after all the difficulties of ru…
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On a recent podcast I spoke with Ellen Bayens about the importance of fibre in a gluten free diet. This topic keeps coming up whenever I speak to someone who is knowledgeable about nutrition. The fact is that most people in general, are not getting close to their recommended intake of fibre. When we talk about those on a gluten free diet, it’s very…
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Wk 250 Melissa's Intermittent Fasting Choices
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This week I have a more indepth conversation with Melissa about her form of Intermittent Fasting. Many people start with one regime and evolve into something that works best for them and their lifestyle. Melissa takes us through that journey and is very happy with where its led her. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast https://glutenfreeweighin.…
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Its the beginning of February which means I get the chance to speak with my friend Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss some of the articles she has brought to our attention over the past month. This month is focussing on gut health and those confusing supplements we are seeing everywhere that suggest some of our digestive issues can be so…
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This week I finally get back to my conversations with Aaron and Tamie. Aaron fills us in on a recent trip he made to Banff, Alberta and some amazing things that happened to him. Tamie and I catch up on her journey with macros and how her dairy allergy threw her for a loop recently. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast https://glutenfreeweighin.l…
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On podcast episode 284 I invited you to find out more about a European River Cruise that was being organized by Expedia Cruises, or more specifically, Dianna McIntosh from Ottawa. There was a very tight timeline to book, which made bringing everything together very difficult. Since that time, Dianna and Expedia Cruises have pivoted to a different p…
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Wk 248 Introducing Melissa our New Co-Host
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I'm delighted to introduce our new Co-Host Melissa. Melissa describes herself as someone who has always been on a diet and is now comitted to eating gluten free, but now she seems to have found something that really works for her. I'm hoping you'll be as interested in Melissa's story as I am after you listen to her introduction. Sue’s Websites and …
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Ep 292 Food Guide for Celiac Kids with Dr. Mager
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On this podcast I speak with Dr. Diana Mager. Dr. Mager has been on the podcast previously while she and her team were working hard to formulate a Food Guide for Celiac Children and was soliciting input from parents across the country. The Food Guide is now available and that gives me a great opportunity to invite Dr. Mager back to ask her some que…
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This week marks the return of the podcast after my knee surgery. This episode was recorded prior to November 1st with Aaron and has been a long time in progress to this point. My conversation with Aaron centres around how his "new" combined family is dealing with his requirement to eat a gluten free diet. Lots of different personalities, and for th…
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January is usually a month for new beginnings, which makes December a month to wrap up some projects and spend time with family. This podcast is my monthly opportunity to speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss the articles she has presented to us over the past month. Admittedly, December is not very busy when it comes to new and e…
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Ep 290 Mental Health and Celiac Disease with Justine Dowd
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I had a very interesting conversation with Justine Dowd, PhD, a Health Coach who is also celiac. She works with individuals who are struggling with gut health issues. These issues can make someone feel less like themselves and put one in a spiral of depression and anxiety. We are all familiar with the struggles of feeling safe on a gluten free diet…
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Ep 289 Gluten Free Kitchen Tips with Robyn
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Preparing food gluten free is not easy. For those newly diagnosed, or someone cooking or baking for them, it’s a steep learning curve. I am often asked for advice on how to set up a gluten free kitchen to make food preparation and baking easier. On this episode I speak with Robyn of Robyn’s Gluten Free Baking Courses for advice and practical tips t…
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It’s the beginning of December, so that means I get to chat with my friend Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. This month Ellen and I chat about the two podcasts I did with Caleigh McAulay of Celiac Canada about current myths surrounding both celiac disease and the gluten free diet. Ellen received lots of response when she posted about this topic. …
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Ep 287 Gluten Free Cooking Tips with Cinde
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On this episode of the podcast I speak with Cinde Little – The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet. You can find her along with her recipe posts at everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca. Cinde and I talked about how to approach cooking gluten free meals. Cinde gives lots of tips, and they may be something you’ve already found out and started doing for yourself, bu…
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As a follow up to the podcast episode #283 Celiac Myths Part 1, I continue my conversation with Registered Dietician Cayleigh McAulay from Celiac Canada to debunk myths around the gluten free diet. We’ve all heard the “you can have just a little bit, what harm could it do” or “don’t worry when you travel to Europe, wheat is different there and it w…
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It’s the beginning of November and that means I get to chat with my friend Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles and studies she has brought to our attention over the past month. Ellen and I talk about a recent study that shows an increase in women’s reproductive issues in the celiac population compared to the general female population.…
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This week I check in with Tamie who seems to be back on track with her macros eating program. We speak about meals that fit into her program and how she is trying to make substitutions for some of her old stand-bys that were suitable when she was following a weight watchers diet, but don't fit into her macros program. The weather is getting colder …
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If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ll know that I enjoy cruising and I’ve had great success eating a wide variety of gluten free foods onboard. My cruises have been on the large ocean liners. This week I’m speaking to Dianna from Expedia Cruises. Dianna herself is celiac and she’s organizing this cruise for April 2025. Expedia has c…
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This week's conversation with Aaron centres around how his newly blended family is handling the gluten free diet. Aaron's is a large and busy household with with lots of different interests and activities. Aaron uses the analogy of having to juggle balls, some are rubber and will bounce if they drop, others are glass and can't afford to be dropped.…
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Like you, I often look up resources online for information on celiac disease. Sometimes, I start to go down a rabbit hole that includes social media posts including videos (which can be more convincing than just words). After being involved with Celiac Canada for more than 25 years and relying on information from them, I’m in a pretty good position…
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This week I speak to Tamie about her recent half-marathon. She was not very excited about running this race and is glad it's behind her. She is resetting for for counting macros going forward. As well, she used a great technique to stay on the program while travelling for and running in her half-marathon. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast htt…
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When I was recently at Gluten Free Fest, I met a very interesting woman who is a nutritionist, she’s celiac, and she’s publishing a new magazine. If that isn’t enough Jennifer Heard has a unique and interesting diagnosis story, as well as a roundabout story of how she landed with Belly Magazine. You can signup to read the magazine at mybellyhurts.c…
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This week I'm speaking with Aaron who recently got married and is now in the process of blending his and his wife's families under one roof. Clearly, in this situation there's a lot going on, but in Aaron's case, his new "bonus" kids have to deal with his gluten free requirements including keeping the kitchen safe. It's a family dynamic that is dif…
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I always find it interesting when I meet someone in person who I’ve (in my own mind) “met” online. For a long time now, I’ve found the Instagram feed from Robyn’s Gluten Free Baking Courses fun and full of amazing photos of her baking. I’ve been fortunate to meet Robyn at several events over the past few years. She always shows up in her 50’s house…
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This week I'm speaking with Tamie. I'm anxious to catch up with her after her running a half marathon, particularly to find out if she is still pursuing a macros diet plan. When we last spoke, Tamie seemed to be struggling with the food combinations she needed to keep up her macros numbers. Has her half marathon changed anything for her. Sue’s Webs…
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It’s the beginning of October and my opportunity to speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to chat about the articles she has brought to our attention over the past month. Ellen published an article about the delay in reading celiac diagnostic blood tests for children in Montreal. This was truly concerning. The family highlighted had introdu…
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For this episode, I’m taking my podcast on the road. Specifically, to Gluten Free Fest in Kitchener Waterloo, which is northwest of Toronto. I was able to speak with different people and have them answer some of the popular questions surrounding celiac disease and the gluten free diet. Here’s a few links from my conversations – Robyn from Robyn’s G…
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This week I speak with Tamie. She admits she's been struggling lately and hasn't mastered macros yet. She did sign up for two half-marathons, but now questions how much she enjoys long distance running. We chat about how much of her struggle is self-imposed and she admits she's planning to make some changes come the fall. Sue’s Websites and Social …
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On this episode I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of Celiac Canada. She fills me in on an amazing breakfast Celiac Canada hosted on Parliament Hill. Melissa chats with me and refers me to Roberta Kramchynsky, a volunteer with the CCA who has had experience advocating with members of Parliament. Both Roberta and Melissa explain to me t…
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When I was at the 50th Anniversary of Celiac Canada in Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario earlier this year, I met Sara and Liz, the organizers of Gluten Free Fest, happening September 17th. I will be at the event in Kitchener Waterloo which features lots of different vendors and a food truck (boat?). Families are encouraged to attend. As well I’d love yo…
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It’s the beginning of September and my opportunity to speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to chat about the articles she has brought to our attention over the past month. On this episode Ellen and I speak about a few recent studies looking at the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, persistent villous atrophy, and how gluten actually trig…
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This week I speak with Aaron. We talk about the difficulties of going out to restaurants when you can only eat a very small amount of food. Despite this, Aaron has had some great experiences with restaurants. We both share some strategies for eating small meals outside of home. Aaron lets us in a big secret that has changed almost everything in his…
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