It’s the beginning of April, which means that I again have the pleasure of speaking with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. On this podcast Ellen and I speak about a new study that looks at vitamin deficiencies found with celiac disease and the gluten free diet. We also talk about gluten free food insecurity and Celiac Canada’s efforts to assist.

Ellen posted on social media about a restaurant posting a sign saying they were not able to meet the needs of those requiring a strict gluten free diet or with a serious food allergy. There is a story here that resulted in the sign which Ellen explains, but she received many varied responses to this issue with this particular restaurant. She also tells us about a sushi restaurant near her that goes above and beyond to ensure that many of their meals are gluten free and celiac safe. Ellen and I do love a good news story.

The topic of Artificial Intelligence is one that stirs many emotions and can be controversial. Ellen has found a study that used AI to look over thousands of biopsy results taken during celiac diagnosis and AI was found to be very accurate in identifying CD. AI is currently used in cancer diagnosis. This study prompted some lively discussion but in the end we’re both on the same page that whatever helps in the diagnosis journey is a good thing.

I was recently honoured by Celiac Canada with the presentation of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. I explain more about the award and the truly personal nature of the honour. I will include a couple of photos on my blog acanadainceliacblog.com.

Managing Vitamin Deficiencies in Celiac Disease & the Gluten-Free Diet (3:15)
Silent Celiac Offers Professional Insight into Food Behaviours
Local Grocer Makes Takes Stand on US Produce
Restaurant's Transparency Upsets Celiacs (22:02)
Local Japanese Restaurant Called 'My Name ...' (36:54) Artificial Intelligence Able to Diagnose Celiac Disease in Seconds (49:20)

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On this episode I’m speaking with Megan who has been recently diagnosed with silent celiac disease, meaning she doesn’t experience any gastrointestinal symptoms she is aware of. Megan is also interested in behavioural eating and works with clients to undo years of dis-ordered eating. I speak to Megan about how she was diagnosed, as well as to how she’s coping as a silent celiac. Megan also gives us some insight into behaviours that you might notice in a celiac child than could indicate that the child is struggling with their behaviours around food. A parent of a celiac child often has a difficult time understanding how their child relates to food and Megan gives us some tips to look for as well as some suggestions you might consider.

You can find Megan online at https://partakemealplanning.com/ and on Instagram at partake_foodie.

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It’s time again for me to talk with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles she has published and information she has provided to us over the past month.

Ellen and I opened our conversation talking about Starbucks and their statement on the safety of their stores for someone who needs to eat gluten free. Ellen hopes they would want to be a leader in gluten free as they have been in other aspects of their business, but it appears that’s not the case at the moment.

Does Starbucks Offer a Gluten-Free Guarantee?

I’m always fascinated with the approaches that researchers take to solving the puzzle of celiac disease. Ellen presents us with work being done on a vaccine which will hopefully allow our bodies to tolerate gluten.
Researchers Work to Create Vaccine to Allow Celiacs to ‘Tolerate’ Gluten

Ellen and I discuss the uses for a genetic test you can take at home to identify those at risk of developing celiac disease.
New At-Home Saliva Test Rules Out Genetic Risk of Developing Celiac Disease

A new study looks at the role dietary fibre plays in young children and how it effects their risk of developing celiac disease by age 13.
Increased Dietary Fibre Intake Before Age Two Linked to Lower Celiac Disease Risk

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