Hapy New Year! It's the beginning of January 2026 which means I can take the opportunity to speak again with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about news and information she has brought to our attention over the past month.

Ellen speaks to us about a study done on children properly diagnosed with celiac disease who, after months on the gluten free diet and lower antibody numbers are still showing symptoms. The study may show a link between these symptoms and a condition called DGBI (Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction).

Ellen has informed us of the testing process of an app for our phones which is in development that will allow us to scan food labels and with the app using AI, it will determine if the food is gluten free or not. Both Ellen and I have praise and concerns about this one.

I explain to Ellen the continuing process of the Celiac Canada petition to government to allow for a tax "break" to compensate for our increased food costs. Ellen reminds us of the updated Gluten Free Fast Food Listings on her website for both Canada and the US. As well, Ellen fills us in on her test of a new pizza available at Costco and other cooking she did over the holidays.

If you have anything you'd like to hear Ellen and I discuss in our next conversation you can send me an email to acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com or to Ellen at ellen@theceliacscene.com.

Here are the links to theceliacscene.com

AI App Accurately Identifies Gluten-Free Packaged Foods

Celiac Kids Keep Showing Symptoms Despite Recovery on a Gluten-Free Diet

2026 Gluten-Free Fast Food Update - Canada

2026 Gluten-Free Fast Food Update - United States

Review: Costco's NEW Molinaro Gino Bambino Pizza Kit

Tax Petition Update | A Canadian Celiac Podcast

RECALL! Stickling's Gluten-Free Low Carb Bread recalled due to undeclared gluten

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On this podcast I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of Celiac Canada regarding the recent petition that was up for signatures. The time to sign has now closed and I was interested in how successful the CCA was in getting signatures a second time for this petition, and what the next steps are to push for the reality to make gluten free more affordable in Canada.

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It's the beginning of December 2025 which means to me that I get to catchup with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about information she has brought to our attention over the past month.

First, by December 6th, let me remind you about signing the e-Petition from Celiac Canada to request that the Federal Government consider a Gluten-Free Tax Credit. Here's a link to sign the digital e-Petition - https://www.celiac.ca/petition-high-cost-of-gluten-free-food/

Ellen and I also spoke about a Survey that is online from Conquer Studies through Dr. Diana Major and the University of Alberta regarding the cost of gluten free food for families. If you are an adult with celiac disease or the parent of a child with celiac disease, your opinion and experiences will help form a true picture of what Canadians are experiencing.

We talked about the Gluten-Free marketplace that was held recently in Charlottetown, PEI.

Ellen and I spoke about issues around AI and how that is affecting some recipe websites – the lesson here is to follow bloggers you know and trust.

Both Ellen and I have been travelling over the past couple of months, and we chat about some of the gluten-free aspects of our adventures.

December 6 - Last Call to Sign the e-Petition for a Gluten-Free Tax Credit
Survey for Adults and/or Caregivers of Children with Celiac Disease (0–19 yrs)
The Case for a Gluten-Free Diet Tax Credit
Gluten-Free Paradise in Charlottetown, PEI!
Cinde Little's Adventure in a Gluten Free Kitchen | A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Celiac Scene News Round Up | A Canadian Celiac Podcast
Ellen's Visit to 100% Gluten-Free Good Bread for All in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

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Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram - @suesgfbaking

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com