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Busting Myths About the Gluten-Free Diet on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensKitchen Safety in Blended Families on a ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensBlending Gluten & Gluten-Free Families on a ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Aaron is All Kinds of Happy on a ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensPersistent Villous Atrophy Heightens Risk for Complications in Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensBouncing Back from Eosinophilic Esophagitis on a ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSelena De Vries, RD on Digestive Enzymes for Celiacs: Yay or Nay?
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensA Deeper Dive into Eosinophilic Esophagitis on a ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Disease Has a Little Sister – Dermatitis Herpetiformis
/3 Comments/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensAaron Gets His Celiac Disease Report Card on ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensBariatric Weight Loss Surgery – Gratitude & Regrets on ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensReflections on a 100 Pound Weight Loss on a ‘Gluten Free Weigh In Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensWhat’s harder? Adopting the Gluten-Free Diet or Losing 100 pounds? ‘Gluten Free Weigh In’ Podcast
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Counsellor Sherry Scheideman Speaks About Self-Care During Christmas
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen Bayens15 Gluten-Free Gift Ideas from Celiac Dietitian – Selena De Vries
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensTeaching Celiacs that they CAN Manage the Gluten-Free Diet is Key to their Recovery
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensDisordered Eating – Gluten-Free Diet Can Alter Perceptions About Food
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensStudy Explores Potential Biomarker for Celiac Disease in Children
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensXanthan Gum – Widely Used Food Additive Found to Affect the Human Gut Microbiota
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensEarlier Diagnoses and Better Gluten-Free Diet Reducing Cancer Risk in Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene November News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene October News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene September News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene August News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensLadysmith & Nanaimo! Would You Host an International Student with Celiac Disease?
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensStudy Confirms Gluten-Free Diet is Expensive & Socially Challenging
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene April News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Crusader Tackles Challenges of Moving into Residential Living
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene March News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSTUDY: Test Could Preclude Gluten Challenge in Some Patients Who Have Already Gone Gluten Free
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene February News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene January News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensUpdate to ‘Rethinking Cross Contamination’ Continues to Concern
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene December News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene November News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene October News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Scene September News Round Up on ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensUnderstanding Alcohol Labelling on a ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensRefresh Your Gluten-Free Diet on a ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’
/in Gluten-Free News, Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen Bayens3 Reasons You May Feel Tired on the Gluten-Free Diet by Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensStudy Suggests Gluten-Free Diet Does Not Help Autistic Children
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen Bayens2019 Gluten-Free Hallowe’en Candy List by Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSelena De Vries, the Celiac Dietitian, is back with the Canadian Gluten-Free Hallowe’en Candy list for 2019!
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Brownies by Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensNavigating the gluten-free flour world can be a huge learning experience – and definitely an ongoing one – if you are converting wheat flour favourites into gluten free, delicious counterparts. This recipe for Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Brownies get the thumbs up from friends and family!
Are You Confused About the Canada Food Guide and Celiac Disease?
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensAre you confused about the new Canada Food Guide in regard to celiac disease? As a dietitian specializing in celiac disease, Selena De Vries highlights the parts of the food guide that we should pay attention to.
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3 Things to Do When First Diagnosed with Celiac Disease – Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensBeing diagnosed with celiac disease can be very overwhelming. Many of my clients have told me that they were informed to ‘google’ the diet and were then shown the door.
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Gluten-Free Options the Deal Breaker When Choosing Senior Living
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen Bayens3 Tips for Successful Gluten-Free Holiday Baking by Celiac Dietitian – Selena De Vries
/in Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensGluten free baking is an art. One that needs trial and error and a lot of practice. Selena shares some of her favourite tried and true recipes, tips, and tricks so you can embark on gluten-free holiday baking with success! Read more
Celiac Counsellor Sherry Scheideman Gets Married!
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen Bayens“I got married last month! And, right before the wedding, wouldn’t you know it, I had a celiac attack.”
Gluten-Free Halloween Candy List for Canada (2018) by Celiac Dietitian – Selena De Vries
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensGluten-Free Lunch Box Ideas for Kids by Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free News, Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensYoung kids like variety in their lunches. Little bit of this, little bit of that, bite here, nibble there … you get the picture. A little creativity with simple, whole foods can sometimes be all that is needed to jazz up the old lunchbox routine and encourage little ones to eat a little bit more.
Followers of a Gluten-Free Diet Considered High-Maintenance, Selfish and Arrogant. What Gives?
/1 Comment/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Counsellor Sherry Scheideman Responds to Heart Wrenching Letter from a Mom
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen Bayens“My two children were recently diagnosed with celiac disease quite unexpectedly. We are struggling to cope.”
Celiacs on a Gluten-Free Diet Three Times More Likely to Suffer from Non-Alcoholic Liver Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensNew Drug May Be Helpful Even If Following a Strict Gluten-Free Diet
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensTop 10 Gluten-Free Convenience Foods for Quick & Healthy Meals by Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free News, Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensIf anyone is a fast cook in the kitchen, it’s me. And, of course, I like to make healthy, tasty, and always gluten free food! I do love to spend time cooking and baking as I find it relaxing. But nowadays with a new baby, fast, healthy and delicious is the goal for our meals. So, here are some of my favorite, gluten free convenience foods that I use all the time to make dinner appear on the table in no time flat.
Celiac Counsellor Sherry Scheideman Talks Romance
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensStarting up a new romance is nerve-wracking – our insecurities (Do they like me?) and neediness (Am I attractive enough?) flare up, and we try hard to make a good impression.
Celiac Counsellor Sherry Scheideman Speaks About Self-Care
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensHaving celiac disease puts us under extra strain as we deal with severe dietary restrictions and the physical, emotional, and social challenges that go along with that. That’s why it’s essential that we celiacs take self-care seriously.
10 Communication Strategies to Decline Gluten-Free Food by Selena De Vries, RD
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensHaving to turn down well-intentioned family member’s gluten free food or interrogate family members or friends on the ingredients used to make a gluten free dish, is by far, the most dreaded conversation a celiac will encounter. Am I right? I know this topic tops the list for me, hands down, for sure.
Gluten-Free in Afghanistan: A Soldier’s Story with Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensResearch Brief: Traits and Diet of Young Adults Who Value Gluten-Free Food
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Counsellor Sherry Scheideman Takes A Day Off From Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensDo you ever get bored with having celiac disease, and wish you could have a day off from it?
30 Ways to Make Your Celiac Friend Feel Normal by Selena De Vries, Celiac Dietitian
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensA diagnosis of celiac disease can be overwhelming. Often times, those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity will deny food-related invitations due to the fact that they “don’t even want to deal with it.” Replacing food with fun takes the pressure off while your friend or family member adjusts to the gluten-free diet. Selena has some great ideas!
The Celiac Counsellor Talks About Mourning and Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSix months ago, my mom died after a lengthy illness. In mourning her since then, I have noticed familiar feelings I associate with celiac disease.
Diet Confusion is Killing Our Gut Bacteria. News from New Zealand!
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Counsellor Corner – How Meditation Helps Me Deal with Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensDid you suffer on the Easter weekend, visiting relatives in gluten-filled environments? I did … but it definitely would have been harder without meditation. Let me explain! Maybe meditation can help you, too.
When Going Gluten-Free Is Not Enough: New Tests Detect Hidden Exposure
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSelena De Vries, Celiac Dietitian, Unlocks the Potential of Dried Plums
/in Gluten-Free News, Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensFor those suffering from celiac disease, dried plums can help close the nutritional gap in many ways by improving bone and digestive health and managing blood sugar levels. Delicious too, in Selena’s Gluten Free Dark Chocolate and Dried Plum Energy Bars!
Selena De Vries, RD Talks Gluten Free on a Budget: Healthy Breakfast Swaps
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensI hear it from clients all the time, “the gluten free diet is expensive.” And, while, there is certainly some truth to that for a minority of products, there are a multitude of ways to stay on budget, while still eating safely and I am excited to share them with you!
Three Experts on Celiac Disease Weigh in on Misconceptions About Going Gluten-Free
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensWhy Do Celiac Disease Patients Fail to Adhere to a Gluten-Free Diet?
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensCeliac Counsellor Corner – How to Be Mindful When Things Are Tough
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensWhen life is challenging – financial woes, illness such as celiac disease, unemployment, divorce, or whatever – it seems hard to live in the present moment.
Determination of Gluten Consumption in Celiac Disease Patients on a Gluten-Free Diet
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSelena De Vries, RD Shares 10 Gluten-Free Foods That Always Fill Her Grocery Basket
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensEver wonder what is in a celiac dietitian’s grocery cart? Well, now is your chance! These foods are always stocked in our house, making meals easy to throw together with the pantry staples I keep in our cupboard, too (a post for another time).
Canadian Celiac Association Busts 12 Myths About Celiac Disease
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen Bayens10 Things I Wish My Doctor Had Told Me About Being on a Gluten-Free Diet
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensVigilant Adherence to Celiac Diet Linked with Lower Quality of Life
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensSelena De Vries, RD Shares Yummy Recipe for Mango Kiwi Kefir Smoothie
/in Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensThis smoothie is packed with immune boosting foods such as ginger and kefir so it is perfect for the fall and winter season to help prevent the cold and flu.
Let Celiac Disease Motivate You to Be Your Own Ideal Marriage Partner
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensIf you had the ideal marriage partner, how would they support you emotionally? What would it feel like to be married to them?
Selena De Vries, RD Shares Three Simple Strategies to Improve Digestion on the Gluten-Free Diet
/in Gluten-Free News, Gluten-Free Recipes /by Ellen BayensOn a gluten free diet, but still feel unwell? Tip the scales in favor of better digestion and vitality!
What Are Your Celiac New Year’s Resolutions?
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensLiving with celiac disease is a challenge. It helps to take the time to identify our most painful difficulties and to come up with ways of dealing with them. Now is the perfect time to go through this process, and make Celiac New Year’s Resolutions!