A Canadian Celiac Blog

On this podcast I speak with Registered Dietician Nicole Byrom. Both Nicole and I have daughters with Celiac Disease. We break down our conversation into three portions – talking about a parent having celiac disease, talking about a diagnosis for the child, and talking about the diagnosis of a sibling. We also recognize that children require different approaches depending on their ages. We’ve broken down our discussions looking at different age groups – ages 5-10, ages 10-13 and ages 14+.

For more information about the Kids Teach Kids program from Celiac Canada go to their link –

Kids Teach Kids

Let’s get kids and their schools involved on May 16th for International Celiac Disease Awareness Day, part of May’s month-long campaign.

Here is the link to Nicole’s website for Fresh Start Nutrition –

Freshstart Nutrition

It’s time for a Fresh Start. Hi there! My name is Nicole Byrom, and I’m really invested in your health journey. With more than 20 years of experience and a dedication to evidence-based teaching, I’m here to guide you towards improving your health and overall quality of life.

She can be reached via email at –

Nicole@freshstartnutrition.ca

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.comEp

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

It’s the beginning of February 2026 which means I can take the opportunity to speak again with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about news and information she has brought to our attention over the past month. Ellen and I spoke about a new app that may solve your problems with record-keeping for your gluten free food deduction on your taxes. We try and take some of they mysteries out of the ROME IV Criteria and its relationship with DGBI’s. Below is the link to fill out the University of Alberta Survey.

CELIAC SCENE NEWS

GLUTAX – Celiac Tax App is Here!

What are ROME IV Criteria & Why Do They Matter?

What are ‘DGBIs’ and Why Should Celiacs – Especially Parents – Care

43% of Celiac Kids Still Struggle with Symptoms

UofA Survey for Adults & Parents of Children with Celiac Disease

PRODUCTS & SERVICES WE LOVE!

Coming Soon to M&M Foods! Chocolate Dipped Cheese Cake!
At Last! .05% Alcohol-Free, Gluten-Free Beer!

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

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 traditional gluten free baking, but the abundance of gluten free baking mixes now available can go a long way to filling that gap.

You can find Cindi on her website Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet as well as on social media.

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Hapy New Year! It’s the beginning of January 2026 which means I can take the opportunity to speak again with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com 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 development that will allow us to scan food labels and with the app using AI, it will determine if the food is gluten free or not. Both Ellen and I have praise and concerns about this one.

I explain to Ellen the continuing process of the Celiac Canada petition to government to allow for a tax “break” to compensate for our increased food costs. Ellen reminds us of the updated Gluten Free Fast Food Listings on her website for both Canada and the US. As well, Ellen fills us in on her test of a new pizza available at Costco and other cooking she did over the holidays.

If you have anything you’d like to hear Ellen and I discuss in our next conversation you can send me an email to acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com or to Ellen at ellen@theceliacscene.com.

Here are the links to theceliacscene.com

AI App Accurately Identifies Gluten-Free Packaged Foods

Celiac Kids Keep Showing Symptoms Despite Recovery on a Gluten-Free Diet

2026 Gluten-Free Fast Food Update – Canada

2026 Gluten-Free Fast Food Update – United States

Review: Costco’s NEW Molinaro Gino Bambino Pizza Kit

Tax Petition Update | A Canadian Celiac Podcast

RECALL! Stickling’s Gluten-Free Low Carb Bread recalled due to undeclared gluten

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

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 https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.comEp

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

It’s the beginning of December 2025 which means to me that I get to catchup with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about information she has brought to our attention over the past month.

First, by December 6^th, 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 – https://www.celiac.ca/petition-high-cost-of-gluten-free-food/

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 celiac disease or the parent of a child with celiac disease, your opinion and experiences will help form a true picture of what Canadians are experiencing.

We talked about the Gluten-Free marketplace that was held recently in Charlottetown, PEI.

Ellen and I spoke about issues around AI and how that is affecting some recipe websites – the lesson here is to follow bloggers you know and trust.

Both Ellen and I have been travelling over the past couple of months, and we chat about some of the gluten-free aspects of our adventures.

December 6 – Last Call to Sign the e-Petition for a Gluten-Free Tax Credit
Survey for Adults and/or Caregivers of Children with Celiac Disease (0–19 yrs)
The Case for a Gluten-Free Diet Tax Credit
Gluten-Free Paradise in Charlottetown, PEI!
Cinde Little’s Adventure in a Gluten Free Kitchen | A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Celiac Scene News Round Up | A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Ellen’s Visit to 100% Gluten-Free Good Bread for All in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

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 AI on the world of recipe bloggers. This is something to take note of as your time and money to make gluten free foods is valuable, so you want to be consulting trusted resources online.

You can find out more from Cinde online at  everydayglutenfreegourmet and look into her membership community at everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca/adventures-in-a-gluten-free-kitchen/

You can also find Cinde on Facebook and Pinterest at Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet, and on Instagram at everyday.gf.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

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 theceliacscene.com. 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 30,000 this time. Please click the link and send it on to anyone else who you think is interested on our behalf. You can find out more and sign the petition at –

Petition Calls for Action to Offset the High Cost of Living with Celiac Disease

Join Celiac Canada in supporting a House of Commons petition calling for a $1,000 tax credit to offset the high cost of gluten-free food.

Ellen and I spoke at length about some of the information that came from the recent International Celiac Conference in Finland. Melissa Secord from the CCA was part of a Canadian “team” attending who did a great job presenting and interacting with experts from all over the world. We touched on research regarding a promising advancement in testing for celiac disease by a simple blood test. We also speak about research to try and “turn-off” the celiac switch and learn more about that.

We learn why some people who think they might be celiac, might instead need to be on a temporary FODMAP diet to reset their digestive system with the help of a dietician.

Here are the links to theceliacscene.com that Ellen and I spoke about –

Celiac Canada Report | 2025 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Finland

New Blood Test for Celiac Disease Could Dispense with Biopsies & the Gluten Challenge
Gastroenterologist Develops World-First Diagnostic bBlood Test for Celiac Disease

California to Require Food Allergen Labels on Menus by 2026
Think You Are Gluten Intolerant? Study Suggests You’re Likely Wrong …
Celiac Teens Pay a Price for Sticking to the Diet

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

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.

Step Up For Celiac

This October, our community is Stepping Up for Celiac Disease to help every Canadian with celiac disease get diagnosed and empowered.

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 networked with some of the top world experts in Celiac Disease. You can find out more on Melissa’s blog from the Conference.

The Big Shift: What we learned from the International Celiac Symposium in Tampere, Finland

What we learned from the International Celiac Symposium in Finland. Learn how research is moving forward and quickly!

Melissa mentioned that the petition to the Federal Government would be re-issued. That has now been done, and you can find out more and sign the petition at –

Petition Calls for Action to Offset the High Cost of Living with Celiac Disease

Join Celiac Canada in supporting a House of Commons petition calling for a $1,000 tax credit to offset the high cost of gluten-free food.

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

It’s the beginning of October, so my chance to chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com 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 –

CFIA RECALL – Undeclared Wheat & Soy – Habibi Dubai Kunafa Pistachio Milk Chocolate

We talk about a new product from M &M (I did try it – this one is amazing) –

New! M&M Mini Chocolate Torte Duos!

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! –
O’Doughs’ New Website! ‘Bake! Life! Better!’

We also spoke about Selena DeVries RD and the wealth of information she gives to us on a ongoing basis – SELENA RD, INSTAGRAM CORNER

Advice I’d give my best friend if she were diagnosed
Gluten free but still having gut issues
What’s been the worst gluten-free meal you been served at a restaurant?
What’s the most surprising place you’ve found hidden gluten?
Can we eat products that contain“glucose syrup (wheat).”
How do we explain that we cannot eat ‘just a little bit of gluten?’
Free! Celiac Symptom Relief Starter Guide

I take some of Ellen’s time to talk about something that’s been on my mind for a while and that is the changing landscape of experiences having celiac disease and how community plays a part in that.

You can find Selana online at selenard.com and on Instagram at celiac_made_simple. If you’re not familiar with Cinde Little and her recipes, here’s the link to the 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