Ep 99 Celiac News November Roundup

Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
As always, Ellen Bayens has some great information to share from her November newsletter. I particularly enjoy being able to discuss some of the articles, studies and issues with her. You can find Ellen at thesceliacscene.com. Here is the list of subjects we covered. You can find the full wrap up in her November newsletter.
Are You Certain Your Soup is Gluten-Free?

Jess Pirnak, RD – Working to Support the Newly Diagnosed

Restaurant Imposes Hipster Surcharge for Gluten-Free Fakers
Response to Hipster Surcharge https://www.facebook.com/theceliacscene/posts/10158938692393012

Celiac Disease: What Your Pharmacist Needs to Know

Rethinking Cross Contamination – No Need to Be So Careful?
Response to Cross Contact Study https://www.facebook.com/theceliacscene/posts/10158883204298012
Sue’s Websites and Social Media –
Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com
Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com
Facebook – @acanadianceliacpodcast
Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA
Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com
Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com
Instagram – @suesgfbaking
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL
(search Sues Gluten Free Baking)
Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My Thoughts –
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to discuss many topics freely with Ellen for our monthly roundup. It’s also great to be able to add a little bit more of my thoughts in this blog.
Registered Dieticians can be one of the best resources to help us with the gluten free diet. The inherent problem with most medical practitioners is that unless they specialize in celiac disease, or the gluten free diet, their advice only scratches the surface of what we need to know.
I have often heard from people that they knew more from their research than a particular dietitian did. I don’t think it’s fair to pick on the dietitian. I can’t imagine all the knowledge they have to keep in their brains to advice a wide variety of patients on everything from nutritional deficiencies, to weight loss, to managing diabetes and the list goes on.
I am a big fan of the initiative of the BC Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association, as well as the national office of the CCA to work directly with RD’s who specialize in celiac disease and the gluten free diet, and make that resource available. We often assume it’s only the newly diagnosed who have questions, but in our Chapter meetings, we have questions from individuals who have been on the diet for years. Coming up a against a new food, new situation, or an ingredient you’re not familiar with are situations we all face.
As an example, Selena DeVries RD, has been a guest on the podcast on more than one occasion and she can consult over the phone within Canada. If you need the help of a dietitian, do some research to find one who specializes in celiac and gluten free, it will be well worth the effort.