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The Calgary Celiac Association

Celiac Canada is the national voice for people who are adversely affected by gluten and is dedicated to improving diagnosis and quality of life.  Celiac Canada serves people with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and dermatitis herpetiformis through affiliated chapters across Canada.

The Calgary Celiac Association serves our local community through programs of awareness, advocacy, community events, education and research.

Our programs and events are open to anyone seeking help or advice. Subscribe to our emails to stay informed or join our membership program for additional member benefits.


Celiac disease is often hidden in plain sight

With over 200 potential symptoms — or sometimes none at all — it’s one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune diseases in Canada. May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re inviting you to learn the signs. Could it be celiac?

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Maggie Mackenzie interviews Emily Halliday about how the Calgary Celiac Association supports people living with Celiac Disease.


Recent News

Gluten-Free Grocery Store Tour – Coming to Community Natural Foods in Seton
We’re excited to share that our Gluten-Free Grocery Store Tour is back! Following the success of our last event, we’re thrilled to offer this experience again, this time at the beautiful new Community Natural Foods …
Food recall warning
Salem Foods brand 7 Spices and Chicken Shawarma Spices recalled due to undeclared wheat Product: 7 Spices, Chicken Shawarma Spices Issue:Food – Allergen – WheatFood – Allergen – Gluten What to do:Do not consume recalled products …
Gluten Free Market Frost Edition!
Join us on February 28 for Lokal’s Gluten-Free Market – a true community favourite! Join us on February 28 for Lokal’s Gluten-Free Market! A community favourite bringing together local gluten-free vendors, products, and resources all in one …
Gluten-Free Grocery Store Tour – BRENTWOOD
We’re excited to invite you to join us for our Gluten-Free Grocery Store Tour, an educational and supportive event designed to help individuals and families feel more confident navigating life with celiac disease. Whether you’re …

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Calgary Celiac Association
Calgary Celiac Association3 days ago
𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲? 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 💙

Our 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻 is happening next week - and we still have a 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁!

📅 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 – 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻

This small, supportive evening is designed to help you feel more confident navigating the aisles with ease.

✨ Learn how to read labels
✨ Know what to look out for (and what to avoid)
✨ Walk the store with guidance and real-time support

Perfect if you’re 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 or still figuring things out.

💲 $𝟭𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻-𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

👉 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗺𝗮𝘅 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲)

If this isn’t for you, please 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 - sometimes a little guidance makes all the difference 💙

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: www.calgaryceliac.ca/upcoming-events/

💚 Mainey and Dee and The Calgary Celiac team

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Calgary Celiac Association
Calgary Celiac Association6 days ago
🍫 𝗚𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗡-𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝗬𝗘𝗦, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗝𝗢𝗬 𝗜𝗧! 🐣

Easter should be full of joy… not stress about what’s safe to eat 💛

The good news?

There are 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 available in Canada - you just need to know what to look for 👇

✅ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 (𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀):
• Solid milk, dark, or white chocolate
• Chocolate eggs with no fillings or added ingredients
• Many popular brands offer gluten-free options (but not all products are safe!)

⚠️ 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳:
• Crispy, wafer, or cookie-filled chocolates
• “Cookies & cream” or malt-based ingredients
• Shared production lines (look for “may contain wheat” warnings)

🛒 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗽:
Always read the label every time, ingredients and manufacturing processes can change!

💬 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁…
What are YOUR go-to gluten-free Easter treats? Drop them below so we can support our community 💙

𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 💚
The Calgary Celiac Association

#celiac #celiacdisease #celiacawareness #calgaryceliac #glutenfreelife #celiacsafe #glutenfreefood #glutenfreegrocerytour
Calgary Celiac Association
Calgary Celiac Association1 week ago
𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 – 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸 💛

Eating out gluten-free doesn’t have to feel stressful… but asking the right questions makes all the difference.

Here are a few simple ones that can help keep you safe:

• Do you have a dedicated fryer?
• How do you prevent cross-contact in the kitchen?
• Is there a separate prep area or clean surface?
• Are staff trained in gluten-free protocols?
• Can you check ingredients or confirm with the chef?
• Call ahead, it can be incredibly helpful to check before you arrive

It’s not about being difficult…
It’s about being informed and protecting your health 💙

Save this for your next meal out and share it with someone who needs it.

Confidence comes from knowing what to ask.

Stay Safe, and Be Well
The Calgary Celiac Association 💚

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