Canadian Celiac Association BC
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The BC Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a non-profit charity that supports people who are adversely affected by gluten.
Vancouver
Joined February 2012
Join us for our October Dine Out! We'll meet at Caffe Delish in Pitt Meadows on Oct 17th for family-style lasagna, flatbread, and tiramisu ($25/person). RSVP to eventsrsvp.bcceliac@gmail.com. Please indicate whether your prefer meat or vegetarian lasagna.
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UBC Health Mentors Program is seeking volunteer Health Mentors who live with a chronic illness to share their expertise with new UBC healthcare students. Mentors should live in the Lower Mainland and be interested in working with small groups of students. https://t.co/qRSRGMynBW
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Spots for our June Dine Out event are filling up quickly! Join us and Grey Fox Brewing at The Barley Merchant in Langley this Wednesday, June 14th at 5:30pm. Full flights of celiac-safe gluten free beers will be available to order - a rare treat! RSVP to eventRSVP@bcceliac.ca
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Teachers are often allies for #celiac children, helping kids feel included in the classroom despite their dietary restrictions. When we heard local celiac teachers were forgotten on Teacher Appreciation Day, we sent along some safe #glutenfree snacks to show our appreciation!💚
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If you have #celiacdisease, #glutenfree claims make it easy to find safe products. Here are some products that don't need a GF label! Some people have skin reactions to products that contain wheat but gluten cannot be absorbed by the skin, so this is likely a contact allergy
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1 year. That is how long Linda Sill’s mom was in a long-term care home being glutened due to cross- contamination every day before she sadly passed away. Read more of her story: https://t.co/O2lS0EuTrB
#celiacdisease #celiacdiseaseawareness #glutenfree
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If you or one of your first-degree relatives has been diagnosed with celiac disease, it is essential to get tested. When in doubt, rule it out. #celiacdisease #glutenfree #internationalceliacdiseaseawarenessday #celiacawareness #celiac
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1 in every 114 people in Canada have celiac disease. This #internationalceliacawarenessday, we're coming together to support Canadians living with celiac disease and to ask others "Could It Be Celiac?". #celiacdisease #celiacawarenessmonth #glutenfree #celiaccanada
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We have our second Webinar Wednesday this week with a GF101 with help from @GoGoQuinoa ! Make sure to register here: https://t.co/P7ezj82kD2
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This week we're lighting up British Columbia in green for #celiacawarenessmonth! Find out when and where here. Don't forget to tag us in your photos! #celiacdisease #shinealight #britishcolumbia #vancouver #portmoody #whiterock #surreybc
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Happy Mother's Day! Today we celebrate moms and the many ways they support us. From preparing safe meals, to advocating for #celiacdisease testing, to providing emotional support when things get tough, we appreciate you! 🌸❤️
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What better way to celebrate #celiacawarenessmonth than with a giveaway? 🎉💚 You could win this beautiful gift basket, courtesy of @cloud9glutenfree! Follow us @celiac_bc and send an email to info@bcceliac.ca with your name to be entered.
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DON'T FORGET! Tomorrow, May 10th, at 7pm ET, we have our first Webinar Wednesday of #celiacawarenessmonth Share this so that people who are wondering #coulditbeceliac can watch and see if gluten is causing their health problems! Register here: https://t.co/wEsEfNucrV
#glutenfree
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🏅Get moving and fundraising!💚 Every year we raise funds for celiac disease research, and our other support programs. A virtual marathon means you do it when and where you want and at your own pace! Register and join the CCA BC team here: https://t.co/TYARbkI7sg
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400,000 people in Canada have celiac disease. 6 out of 7 don't know it. Let's change that This May, we're coming together to support Canadians living with celiac disease and to ask others "Could It Be Celiac?". #celiacdisease #celiacawarenessmonth #glutenfree #glutenfreediet
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If you're newly diagnosed and looking to connect with experienced celiacs, consider coming to one of our support groups - we've been running them for 40 years! Our knowledgeable support group leaders are happy to answer questions. More information at https://t.co/SsTZqjLRVP
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Celebrate #celiacawarenessmonth with @glutenull! During the month of May, use the code 15foryou for 15% off GluteNull products. Check out their selection of #glutenfree cookies, breads, and more here: https://t.co/sY8SX4nTeM
#celiacdisease #celiac #shinealightonceliac
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IL-2 has been shown to increase within 4 hours after gluten ingestion in those with diagnosed celiac disease. This exciting advancement could one day replace the traditional gluten challenge. 2/2 To read the research, click here: https://t.co/7RAQ88YR8E
#glutenfree
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Gluten challenge is used to diagnose celiac disease (CeD) and for clinical research. Sustained gluten exposure reliably induces histological changes but is burdensome. We investigated the relative...
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Want to learn more about #celiacdisease and the #glutenfree diet? @CCAceliac is offering free webinars every Wednesday in May! register here: https://t.co/eYEdcJsuzb
#celiacawarenessmonth #celiac #glutenfreediet #coulditbeceliac #shinealightonceliac
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$ Escalating costs of gluten-free food is in the news, thanks to the herculean efforts @CCAceliac $ https://t.co/emgljWNoS7 💲Do you share these struggles? How do you cope? @EdmontonCeliac @CalgaryCeliac @CeliacExplorer @celiac_bc #glutenfree #food #risingprices #affordability
globalnews.ca
Inflation has made dietary staples like bread and cereal up to five times costlier than their gluten-containing counterparts, according to Celiac Canada.
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