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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A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Sue Jennett: gluten free baker and podcaster
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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This week I was unable to speak with Carla, but did have a great chat with Tamie. I was interested in how she has seen Weight Watchers evolve to be able to serve their gluten free members. We also spoke about how Tamie made the adjustment to gluten and dairy free not long after beginning the healthy WW diet. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast …
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Ep 269 Infertility Struggles and Celiac Disease
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On this episode I speak with Justine Dowd PhD who, along with having celiac disease herself, is a Health and Wellness Specialist and Wellness Coach. Justine and I tackle the emotional topic of infertility as it relates to celiac disease. This topic includes issues around fertility for those diagnosed, along with the uncertainty for those yet to be …
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This week I catch up with Aaron, but all is not well. Aaron is severely restricted in what he can swallow and is awaiting specialized surgery. I didn't speak to him very long because he has so much in front of him currently, but I am anxious to touch base soon after his upcoming surgery. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast https://glutenfreewei…
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Happy May, Celiac Awareness Month! At the beginning of each month, I speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss articles, studies and topics of interest Ellen has presented to us over the past month. Of great concern to consumers in general, and gluten free consumers in particular, is the rising cost of food. In an effort to bring our…
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Wk 232 Questions about WW and the I Could Never Conversation
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. Like many of us, Tamie is often asked about what "program" she follows to lose and then maintain her weight. Often she must tailor her answers to the person or situation, but this week, she tells us what she says. Likewise, Carla is often asked questions about how she copes with intermittent fasting. Just lik…
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Ep 267 Dr Leffler Medication Trial Study Illuminate-62
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On this episode I speak with Dr. Dan Leffler who is heading an international study to trial a medication for celiac disease. The medication is TAK-062 and the trial is called Illuminate-62. The trial is looking for individuals who are confirmed celiac, eating a gluten free diet, but still experiencing symptoms. At the time of our conversation the s…
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Ep 266 Restaurant Safe Dining with Ellen Bayens
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As part of my Back To Basics Series, I speak with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene.com to find out some of her best strategies for dining gluten free safely. Ellen is well known as an expert in advising celiacs where and how they can eat safely as well as a resourceful advisor to restaurants to help them serve gluten free safely. Ellen walks us t…
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Ep 265 Basics of Cross Contamination with Selena DeVries
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In the first of my Back to Basics Series, I speak with Registered Dietitian Selena DeVries about Cross Contamination. From the time we first hear about the gluten free diet, we try to absorb the concept of cross contamination and how to avoid it. Selena walks us through our kitchen setup, bakeware, pots and pans, and even shopping at a bulk food st…
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In preparation for Celiac Awareness Month in May, I thought it was a good time to find out what’s been happening rcently with Celiac Canada. The organization is celebrating its 50th birthday this year and along with events in May, there are lots of opportunities to learn and get involved. To raise awareness of economic issues and the under-diagnosi…
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This week I speak with Aaron about his recent diagnosis with EOE. He is trying to eliminate dairy from his diet, in case this might be the aggrivating factor in his condition. Removing dairy is creating big issues for Aaron, which we discuss. Aaron is trying to make a plan for his treatment, but it's not as easy as it might seem. Sue’s Websites and…
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It’s time for the roundup chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. May is Celiac Awareness Month and Ellen and I start things off with a call to help spread awareness. It can be as simple as a conversation with those around you, or you can attend an event that might be happening near you. You can find out more about Celiac Canada’s plans on th…
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Wk 230 Questions From Others About Gluten Free and Fasting
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This week I'm speaking with Tamie and Carla. I ask Tamie about how her gluten free diet, and her efforts to eat healthy gluten free effect others around her. Carla and I chat about what she tells people when they ask her advice about maybe starting an intermittent fasting regime. People have interest in and start different eating programs for many …
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The conversation on this episode was, at first supposed to be a an opportunity for me to ask Cinde Little the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about her post regarding Spanish tapas. I will be travelling to Spain very soon, and it occurred to me that tapas are something I don’t know about, and for that reason will just avoid them. Reading Cinde’s post,…
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Aaron has only very recently found out he has a condition called EOE, which apparently is not uncommon among those with Celiac Disease. EOE is the short form for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, which is an inflammation in the esophagus caused by foods, allergens, or acid reflux. Aaron found two articles for me to read over and here are the links - https:…
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When I was at the 50th Anniversary kickoff for Celiac Canada I spoke with the Technical Manager for the Gluten Free Certification with BRCGS. His name is Barry Meikle and I had so many questions. On Episode 176, I spoke with John Murthy from BRCGS in London, so it was appropriate to now speak with Barry to get the Canadian/North American take on Gl…
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. Tamie and I chat about how and why we sometimes have to be selfish in order to stay healthy. We often have to make choices for activities, workouts and food that may be just for ourselves, but that's okay and even important. Carla and I look at the baby steps someone could take to start an intermittent fastin…
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I love to travel, and I love cruising. I am often asked about how to travel safely while eating gluten free - more often than not, my suggestion is to cruise. Deciding on a particular cruise does require a bit of research, and preparation, but in my experience cruising has been safe and exciting. My daughter Deanna recently came back from a cruise …
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Wk 227 Big Changes for Aaron and a Surprise for Sue
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I was anxious to talk with Aaron this week, because he was expecting to ungo a procedure to help correct a narrowing in the tube to his stomach. Aaron had the procedure and even asked the doctor to check on the state of his celiac disease. Lots of news from Aaron, and I get a surprise just before we finish up. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcas…
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This is a fun podcast for me. I was introduced to Tanja Blondin by Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. Tanja and I have much in common, both she and her daughter are celiac and Tanja loves to bake – so much so that after working in restaurants and bakeries for many years, she now has a gluten free baking business. In her vendor trailer, Tanja frequ…
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Ep 226 The Questions and Opinions of Others
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. Tamie and I talk about the influence those around her have on her. Sometimes the influence is positive and sometimes it's not. We look at how that effects her attitude towards exercise and eating healthy gluten free. Carla and I chat about what others ask her both about the gluten free diet and her intermitte…
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I’m ready for my roundup chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. Ellen and I talk about current food recalls, as well, we take a deep dive into a few topics concerning gluten free oats, including oat milk. Ellen points out a great Instagram post from Selena Devries regarding over the counter cold and flu medications that you might be question…
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This week I chat with Aaron. We have a lively discussion about why the prices we pay for gluten free food, doesn't matter so much to Aaron any more. Aaron and I both have no regrets about having our surgeries, but we do both wish we had done it years earlier. Surprisingly, our reasons for wanting the the surgery earlier are very different. Also, Aa…
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January was very exciting for me – I visited family in Australia! I had an amazing time, my hosts were wonderful and worked hard to provide me with the full Australian experience. As a celiac, I was very interested in the gluten free foods available in Australia – Wow! was I blown away by the multitude of options, the variety and the quality. In th…
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Wk 224 Why Hot Workouts and Not Having to Explain Yourself
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. Tamie and I look at her recent choice to work out in a hot sauna. I was intrigued to learn there are many benefits to working out in heat. Tamie gives us her point of view on the benefits and drawbacks (sweat). Carla and I chat about how to answer people who question her choice to follow and intermittent fast…
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This podcast is part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the first meeting of the Canadian Celiac Association. I was able to chat with many people at the event, some I’ve known a long time and some, I was just meeting that day. We begin the podcast with a conversation with Julie Greene of the CCA who walks us through the very recent name change…
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This week I speak with Aaron, after he’s had a very interesting business trip where there were abundant gluten free choices. As well, the procedure to help him digest solid foods easier is happening soon. Aaron, as always surprises us with a substantial non-scale victory and learn one regret both Aaron and I share. Sue’s Websites and Social Media P…
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Time to catch up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. Ellen and I talk about a study that looks at celiac children with persistent symptoms after one year of being established on the gluten free diet. As well Ellen introduces a study in the form of online surveys to be taken by 8 – 16 year old celiac patients, in an effort to improve recommenda…
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Ep 254 Sue's Thoughts on the Asymptomatic Series
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During the month of January, I’ve presented stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. I also made a commitment to share my thoughts at the end of this series. You can listen to all of these episodes on most podcast apps, on my blog www.acanadianceliacblog.com or on my podcast website acanadianceliacpodcast.lib…
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This week I catch up with Tamie and Carla. Tamie has started a new workout at a club that keeps the rooms very hot. Tamie seems to be adapting to the heat well during the winter. Carla and I speak about how she adjusts and pivots her intermittent fasting daily plan to take into account events during a day. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast ht…
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During the month of January, I’m presenting stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. On this episode I speak with Jill, who is one of those rare individuals who is biopsy confirmed with celiac disease but has no digestive issues when eating gluten. Listening to Jill I began to understand the difficulty she en…
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During the month of January, I’m presenting stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. On this episode I speak with two Moms. The first family is struggling to arrive at a diagnosis for their child. I speak with the Mom both prior to and after the appointment with a specialist. The goal here is to formulate a p…
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This week Aaron and I tackle the tricky problem about how and when to purge your closet of clothes that no longer fit. Only during our conversation did I realize how different the changing size, shape and clothing experience is so very different for men and women. Aaron shares a family tradition that became a non-scale victory as well as posing an …
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During the month of January, I’m presenting stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. On this episode I speak with Mariya and Sacha. We chat about their stories, how they cope day to day and some of the unique issues around having celiac disease without the common severe digestive symptoms. My guests this mont…
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It feels like a bit of a milestone Episode 250, and it’s most fitting that I’m speaking with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene.com about news and our views that have come up during the past month, getting us all ready to take on 2023. Ellen and I chat about resistant starches and I learn that my love of leftovers is actually a good thing. We also …
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Wk 2223 Bonus New Year's Resolutions Explained
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This episode is a combination of conversations with my three co-hosts about their opinions and experiences with New Year's Resolutions. Tamie and Carla speak from experience whereas Aason works as a behavourist and is able to shed some educated knowledge on New Year's Resolutions, the good, the bad and the successful. I'm on vacation in January, bu…
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This week I chat with Tamie and Carla. Tamie and I share our thoughts on our scales, sometimes annoying, sometimes mysterious and sometimes a statement of victory, but why do we sometimes rely on it, even become obsessive, and other times we find it easy to ignore. Tamie has recently decided to let her measurements tell her how she's doing with her…
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Ep 249 Advocating for the Undiagnosed
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I was fortunate to talk with many different people who consider themselves asymptomatic with celiac disease for a series of podcasts, uncoming in January. On this podcast, Peggy and her son are not asymptomatic, quite the opposite, their symptoms are severe, but they lack a diagnosis. I’ve run across many families in this situation and it’s difficu…
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Wk 219 What's Harder Gluten Free or Bariatric
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I have been asked to pose this question to Aaron, and I've been holding off as he was having specific challenges with the post-surgery bariatric diet. This week, he wanted to reflect back on the how each of these major changes in the way he eats has impacted him. Also, do you have clothes that are 25 years old? Can you still wear them? Do you want …
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Ep 248 All-Inclusive Gluten Free Travel Explained
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I always get excited when I can have my adult daughter, Deanna, on the podcast with me to discuss shared experiences and how she may do things a bit differently from me. This conversation is about booking all-inclusive travel, something that is a hot topic as the weather gets cold. Deanna and I have been on trips together, as well as separately and…
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Wk 218 Rebounding from Thanksgiving and Carla's Eating Challenge
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. Tamie talks through her strategy to get back on track after the Thanksgiving holiday including deciding when to step on the scale. Carla and I tackle late night hunger; actually cravings, because we can't honestly say we're hungry. Then Carla proposes a challenge, or different challenges for her and I for the…
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It’s the beginning of the month and I get to chat with Ellen Bayens of https://theceliacscene.com/ about the articles she has brought to our attention over the past month. We discuss a study of the issues involved in screening for other autoimmune disorders when patients have Celiac Disease, and screening for Celiac Disease in patients with other a…
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This week I speak with Aaron who has recently recovered from a nasty stomach flu. It did give him time to reflect on changes that have been happening in his overall attitude. Aaron feels he looks at life and food completely differently since his surgery and weight loss. He's much less judgemental, and doesn't want food and his appetite to define hi…
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Ep 246 Mairlyn Smith Talks Fibre and Gluten Free
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This episode has been a long time in the works, since before I started the podcast. I have the pleasure on this episode to have a conversation with Mairlyn Smith, who is a Canadian personality, she is a comedian, an actress, and a Home Economist. As well Mairlyn is a recurring guest expert on Cityline and Breakfast Television. Her current book is c…
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Ep 216 Thanksgiving Tips and Satisfying Cravings
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. With American Thanksgiving coming up, Tamie gives us tips she uses for holiday gatherings that help her to avoid much of the high fat food that always comes out during holidays, as well as some great tips on incorporating gluten free options. Carla and I talk about cravings and how Carla deals with them while…
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Ep 245 Gluten Free Grains and Millstone Organics
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This episode begins with a short conversation with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com who gives an introduction for my guest, Laurie Kelly of Millstone Farm on Vancouver Island. Millstone farm has some small animal holdings, but is best known for on-site milling of certified gluten free organic grains. Laurie explains how she and her husband made t…
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This week I speak with Aaron, who had bariatric surgery a few months ago. Aaron tells us of a recent medical development, no one saw coming. As well, he undertook a monumental hike into the wilderness, uphill, in the snow. He never actually explained why, but the good news is he was able to do it. Sue’s Websites and Social Media Podcast https://glu…
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I’m excited to introduce you to a program from the Canadian Celiac Association directed towards those individuals newly diagnosed, their family and caregivers, along with others needing a refresher on the gluten free diet. Nicole Byrom who is a Registered Dietitian working with the CCA, is back on the podcast to tell us about the Newly Diagnosed Pa…
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214 Tips for Fitting in with Family Festivities
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This week I speak with Tamie and Carla. Tamie is looking forward to American Thanksgiving, and has some tips and suggestions for eating during the upcoming holiday. Carla talks about when she recently had family visiting for an extended time and how her intermittent fasting fit into the busy family lifestyle. Here's the link for the sweet potato/sc…
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I’m catching up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for our monthly roundup of news about celiac disease and the gluten free diet. We cover topics including a study of the risk of triggering CD in children, testing issues with asymptomatic children and the ever-present issues of eating at restaurants. Other links we spoke about – The Canadian C…
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This week I speak to Aaron who has an interesting story about recent athletic injury. We also chat about the weight goals Aaron has set for himself in comparison to the goals set by his medical team. Aaron gives us an update on his all important protein intake, including some tips he's discovered to add to his normal intake. Sue’s Websites and Soci…
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