“Just Eat More Fibre!” May Not be the Case for People with Celiac Disease By Alyssa Ramuscak, RD Celiac Canada Research Analyst ,  April 22, 2026 We are excited to highlight the recent Nature Communications publication from J.A. Campbell Young Investigator 2023 award winner, Mark Wulczynski, PhD. For individuals with celiac

From Searching to Chatting: Is “Dr. AI” Ready for Patients with Celiac Disease? By Alyssa Ramuscak, RD Celiac Canada Research Analyst ,  March 25, 2026 The 1990s and early 2000s marked a pivotal moment in how people access information. With the rise of the Internet and search engines like Google, information from around

Reducing Red Tape to Reduce Barriers By Melissa Secord, Executive Director, March 24, 2026 We responded to a recent federal government consultation on red tape reduction. Consultations launched by the government gives us an opportunity to bring awareness to issues facing both people with celiac disease or the food industry that produces

What you need to know about iron deficiency anemia & celiac disease Sponsored by Ferosom Forte, March 23, 2026 Ever wondered about the connection between celiac disease and iron deficiency anemia? Maybe it’s never crossed your mind, but if you have celiac disease then chances are iron deficiency has probably already been on your radar. There’s a

Understanding Celiac Disease in Teens: Challenges in Diagnosis and Adherence to the Gluten-Free Diet By Alyssa Ramuscak, RD Celiac Canada Research Analyst , February 24, 2026 We are excited to highlight the recent research work of Simon Gidrewicz, who presented his survey findings at the 2025 North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology

Celiac-Safe School Lunch Hacks By Caleigh McAulay, RD, Celiac Canada Health Promotions Manager, February 18, 2026 Packing a gluten-free lunch doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few simple strategies that can make school days safer and less stressful. Communicate with the school Meet with teacher at the start of the year and discuss:

Celiac and Post Secondary Journey: A Parent’s Guide By Manisha Kothary, Celiac Canada Health Promotions Coordinator, February 03, 2026 Researching post-secondary schools is a daunting task—but when your child has celiac disease, it can feel overwhelming. As a parent of a first-year student, I know firsthand how stressful this process

Celebrating Celiac Canada’s 2025 Successes – and What’s Ahead for 2026 January 28, 2026 The Celiac Canada team and volunteers are already hard at work on our 2026 priorities, guided by our 2025–27 strategic plan. We’re excited about the initiatives underway to help us get closer than ever to our goals of finding, treating, and ultimately curing celiac

Celiac Canada’s Federal Petition Has Closed — Now What? Amanda DeYoung, Celiac Canada Advocacy Support, January 28, 2026 Thank you to everyone who signed and shared Celiac Canada’s federal e-Petition: Food Affordability, Tax Fairness and Celiac Disease (e-6853). Thousands of Canadians living with celiac disease and their families have spoken

Gluten Cross-Contamination in the Kitchen: What’s the risk? Alyssa Ramuscak, RD. Celiac Canada Scientific & Research Analyst, January 18, 2026 If you live in a household where some people eat gluten and others do not, the kitchen can sometimes feel like a stress point. You might find yourself wondering, is this

Wellness at Home: Why Self-Compassion Matters in Celiac Disease Alyssa Ramuscak, RD. Celiac Canada Scientific & Research Analyst, January 18, 2026 The New Year often invites us to think about wellness, such as resetting routines, caring for our bodies, and finding balance at home. For people living with celiac disease, wellness

Celiac Canada Annual Conference 2025: Summaries of Talks Alyssa Ramuscak, RD. Celiac Canada Scientific & Research Analyst, December 16, 2025 Celiac Canada’s Annual Conference 2025 delivered cutting-edge insights into celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and the evolving nutritional and diagnostic needs of patients. This year’s sessions explored TTG testing accuracy,

How Do We Solve a Problem Like ‘May Contain’ November 2025  By Melissa Secord, Executive Director  Since 2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have held a series of expert meetings on food allergen risk assessment. This work is part of a broader “Food

Guiding the Next Generation of Dietitians By Caleigh McAulay, RD, M.AN – Health Promotion & Research Manager, Celiac Canada November 19, 2025  When I think back to my time as a dietetic student, I remember how much I appreciated the dietitians who took the time to mentor me, the ones who shared

Navigating non-celiac gluten sensitivity: Using an epistemic humility approach with patients To read the full article, click here About 10% of the population self-report sensitivity to gluten or wheat, and the number of people who avoid gluten is roughly double the number diagnosed with celiac disease or self-reported non-celiac wheat

Celiac Disease: Key Insights from the Latest Canadian Medical Association Journal Review Read the Full Article Hot off the press – the Canadian Medical Association Journal has published a comprehensive and up to date overview on the diagnosis and management of celiac disease based on the most current evidence. Here

More than a gut feeling: New Study Finds Celiac Diagnosis Tied to Higher Use of Mental Health Medication Check out the latest paper from Goddard et al. (2025): Living with celiac disease doesn’t just affect your gut – it can impact your mental health too. A growing body of literature

From Scarcity to Strength: What CDANXT 2025 Means for Canadians Living with Celiac Disease On October 9, 2025, Celiac Canada joined fellow members of Research Canada at the CDANXT: Research Canada Summit held at the MaRS Centre in Toronto. The summit brought together scientists, patient advocates, policymakers, and health leaders

Celiac Disease in the Doctor’s Office: What Supports Look Like and What’s Missing We are excited to highlight the recent research work of Judah Baratz, a dedicated volunteer with Celiac Canada’s Newly Diagnosed Program. As part of a project at a local family health centre, Judah explored how family physicians