A Canadian Celiac Podcast: Ep 166 April 2021 Roundup

Ep 166 April 2021 Roundup

Mar 31, 2021

Once again it’s time to chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles and information she has brought to our attention over the past month. Ellen and I speak about the curious condition of Giardia and its similarities with celiac disease. We re-visit my recent podcast about the dual-branded alcoholic beverages that are causing great confusion in the celiac/gluten free community. A new drink called Bud Light Seltzer will soon be on the market in Canada, and Ellen and I both have questions. Ellen introduces us to Mike Rose who, requiring a gluten free diet for himself and his wife, has recently moved into a retirement home. I will be having Mike on an upcoming podcast to take a closer look at his challenges and decisions on making the move. Ellen and I can’t get away from talking about food and this month is no different. We chat about a gluten free pizza truck in Victoria called The Art of Slow Food. Ellen has also recently discovered Brazilian Cheese puffs sold frozen from a company called Forno de Minas. I’ve included a link to the Brazilian Market, so you can see what they look like. Ellen shared with us the story of a student from away staying with a local family in her area. The student, who reached out to Ellen is celiac and the homestay family is not familiar with the gluten free diet. Ellen put out a call, and very quickly many gluten free families stepped up to host the student. The problem was solved – well done Ellen!