Ep 206 CCA Dietitians and The New Labelling Guide
Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
On this episode I’m speaking with Nicole Byrom RD, and Caleigh McAulay, dietitians with the Canadian Celiac Association. At the CCA’s recent virtual conference, Nicole and Caleigh presented the new CCA Labelling Guide, which, although there have not been new regulations on gluten labelling, clarifies many of the questions Nicole and Caleigh regularly receive. We talk about the term “may contain” and levels of risk involved in certain labelling terminology used in Canada. You can access their presentation and print out the guide at –
As well, Caleigh spoke to me about the CCA’s Gluten Free Product Finder, which lists all the foods bearing the gluten free certification from the CCA.
https://www.celiac.ca/living-gluten-free/gf-product-finder/
There is a new app for your phone which will replace the pocket dictionary from CCA to determine if an ingredient is gluten free.
One question that is often asked of both Nicole and Caleigh is about eating out or ordering food for delivery. This subject was well covered by Ellen Bayens of http://www.theceliacscene.com during the recent conference and you can view her presentation at –
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
Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
My Thoughts –
The Canadian Celiac Association has been trying for many years to secure the services of a dietitian as a resource for both members and the general public. The CCA has been fortunate to have dietitian interns help out at the office in Toronto, prior to Covid. It was wonderful to realize that interns, trained on calls from celiacs and general inquiries would soon be practicing in Canada.
It is more exciting that the CCA now has the services of two dietitians, Nicole on the west coast and Caleigh in the Maritimes. There are many of us who have been volunteering with the CCA for years and much of our volunteer time was taken up with the newly diagnosed. Over time, lots of people have worked hard to train us lay people in the terminology to use when speaking with the newly diagnosed. Understanding the questions as well as the emotional roller coaster of the newly diagnosed takes an empathy, which is difficult to teach.
All of us CCA volunteers can be thrilled that now there is professional help to answer the wide range of questions from celiacs and their families. It’s always been difficult to establish the trust with a new celiac that makes them comfortable to ask any questions – remembering the old adage that there are no stupid questions. Especially now, with staying home and social distancing, they can ask a professional on the other end of the phone. I would be re-miss to not mention that donations from individuals in Canada have allowed the CCA to employ both Nicole and Caleigh. Thanks to everyone who has donated to the CCA and thanks Nicole and Caleigh!