Jump to content
  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):
  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

National Celiac Conference In Toronto


Carriefaith

Recommended Posts

Carriefaith Enthusiast

I just got some information on the Canadian Celiac Association National Conference in 2006. The conference will be held in Toronto at the Renaissance Airport Hotel from May 26-28 2006 (Week-end). This is the info that I have so far:

Celiacs in the City

"Come and celebrate the Toronto Chapter's 25th Anniversary at the Canadian Celaic Association National Conference on May 26-28, 2006. Award winning chef James Piggott of the Renaissance Airport Hotel welcomes the opportunity to create menus of unprecedented flavour in the world of gluten-free dining for everyone to enjoy. Every plate will be a work of art. Don't miss the feast! Hear Canadian and international reseach experts on the latest developments in Celiac Disease research, diagnosis and treatment. Meet exhibitors and sample their new and delicious gluten-free products".

More info can be found here: Open Original Shared Link

or at this # National Office 1-800-363-7296

I am planning on going and I will post more info once I get it :D


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



tarnalberry Community Regular

cool! thanks for keeping us informed!

KarenCM Rookie

I am definitely going as well. I went to the conference this year in Edmonton and was talking to some of the people from Toronto about next year's conference and I can't wait. We will even get to keep the menus fromt he gala dinner.

Karen

Carriefaith Enthusiast
I am definitely going as well.

Great! I was hoping that some people from the board would be going :)

I went to the conference this year in Edmonton

How was it? I didn't go, but it seems like these conferences are a lot of fun and informative.

Canadian Karen Community Regular

Oh, Oh, me too! Me too! (Raising hand wildly!!!!! :) )

Jeesh, I sure have a long way to travel for this one, eh? lol! :P

Karen

KarenCM Rookie

I had a lot of fun at this years conference in Edmonton. There were a lot of informative speakers including Dr. Peter Green who was great. There were a lot of distributors there with product samples, and of course some for sale. I brought an empty suitcase with me so that I could bring home lots of stuff and I did. I got to meet some of the Vancouver Chapter members that I hadn't met before. The food was amazing. It was sponsered by kinnikinnick so that was yummy. They even had a free shuttle from the conference to the retail store of kinnikinnick. I didn't know that they made so many delicious treats. I got there the day before the conference so I got to explore the West Edmonton Mall. It was my first time in Edmonton so it was nice to have the chance to see it.

Karen

Guest gfinnebraska

I would LOVE to go... any chance of a place to stay??!!?? :rolleyes:;)

Please keep us updated on more info. as it is made available. Thanks!! :)


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



Carriefaith Enthusiast
Oh, Oh, me too! Me too! (Raising hand wildly!!!!! smile.gif ) Jeesh, I sure have a long way to travel for this one, eh? lol! tongue.gif
yea! :) I hope to see you there! I'm planning on living near the Toronto area by then so I won't have far to go either ;)

KarenCM - it looks like the conference was a lot of fun with lots of yummy treats! I can't wait for the one in Toronto.

I would LOVE to go... any chance of a place to stay??!!?? rolleyes.gif wink.gif

Please keep us updated on more info. as it is made available. Thanks!! smile.gif

That's great :D You should be able to stay at the Renaissance Airport Hotel (where the conference will be), but you may have to book way in advance. Other than that I am not too familiar with the area. I will keep everyone posted once I get new information :)
mytummyhurts Contributor

Do you think this would be beneficial for an American to go to? I've never been to a conference so I don't know exactly what they talk about, if it is more country specific with products and laws, etc. My husband's family lives near Toronto, so I was thinking I could combine a trip.

KarenCM Rookie

I personally think it would be great for you to go to a conference in Canada. For example at the one that I just went to there was info about osteoporosis and celiac, diabetes, babies and celiac, proper testing to get done, research being done, tons of great food to eat and buy and great people to meet as well.

Karen

Carriefaith Enthusiast

I found the program from the Celiac Association National Conference that was in

Edmonton, AB this year. Open Original Shared Link

I am assuming the one in Toronto would be similar, but then again I don't know for sure since I have never been to one of these before. I will post the Toronto program once it comes out. Hope you can come :)

mytummyhurts Contributor

I would like to go. It gives us another reason to make a trip up there. When I checked out airline tickets that far in advance they are $800 a piece! Ouch! I'll have to research that more.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
When I checked out airline tickets that far in advance they are $800 a piece! Ouch! I'll have to research that more.
ooo, that is pricy :blink:

I don't know about the US, but plane tickets to Toronto within Canada can be very cheap (depending from where you're flying from) like under $100 if you look in the right places and the right times. I've just heard this from people though, so unfourtunatly I don't know many details. I hope you find a good deal :)

Eliza13 Contributor

I am also in Toronto and am really excited about attending the conference.

:)

Carriefaith Enthusiast
I am also in Toronto and am really excited about attending the conference.
Great! Hope to see you :D
  • 8 months later...
Guest Babbia

Are any of you still planning on attending the conference? Not sure if it's worth going.

Any Torontonians interested in checking out some gluten-free restaurants? Might be fun.

Babbia

psawyer Proficient

I'll be there.

Carriefaith Enthusiast

Back when I started this thread I thought that I was going to be living in the Toronto area by now. But plans have changed and I won't be going to the conference :( I can't afford to fly or drive down and stay right now.

Ah well maybe next year.

For those of you who are going, let me know how the conference goes!

lorka150 Collaborator

I'm going! :)

If anyone wants to fly into Buffalo or Hamilton instead, I can supply you with a ride.

num1habsfan Rising Star

I wish they would have one of these National things in Saskatoon or Regina...of course I've never even been able to get to the Chapter meetings...but this National one would be awesome experience. The closest its been to me in the last 3 years was Edmonton, and that itself was 13 hours away!

~lisa~

francelajoie Explorer

Memorial Day weekend here :(

All my family is coming in from Canada to celebrate.

Hopefully next time.

  • 4 weeks later...
lorka150 Collaborator

Just wanted to wish all of you heading to the conference a safe drive/flight.

flagbabyds Collaborator

i wishi could go but must work on my chem project all weekend long w/ editing and stuff...

lorka150 Collaborator

dude, i'm feeling you on the chem.

BUT... if you come, i'll help you out! (just help me out, too.)

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):





    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):




  • Recent Activity

    1. - trents replied to catnapt's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      9

      how much gluten do I need to eat before blood tests?

    2. - Scott Adams replied to SilkieFairy's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      2

      IBS-D vs Celiac

    3. - Scott Adams replied to Amy Barnett's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
      1

      Question

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):
  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,323
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    bttyknight83
    Newest Member
    bttyknight83
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):
  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):
  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      I might suggest you consider buckwheat groats. https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Organic-Hulled-Buckwheat-Groats/dp/B0D15QDVW7/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=GOFG11A8ZUMU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bk-hCrXgLpHqKS8QJnfKJLKbKzm2BS9tIFv3P9HjJ5swL1-02C3V819UZ845_kAwnxTUM8Qa69hKl0DfHAucO827k_rh7ZclIOPtAA9KjvEEYtaeUV06FJQyCoi5dwcfXRt8dx3cJ6ctEn2VIPaaFd0nOye2TkASgSRtdtKgvXEEXknFVYURBjXen1Nc7EtAlJyJbU8EhB89ElCGFPRavEQkTFHv9V2Zh1EMAPRno7UajBpLCQ-1JfC5jKUyzfgsf7jN5L6yfZSgjhnwEbg6KKwWrKeghga8W_CAhEEw9N0.eDBrhYWsjgEFud6ZE03iun0-AEaGfNS1q4ILLjZz7Fs&dib_tag=se&keywords=buckwheat%2Bgroats&qid=1769980587&s=grocery&sprefix=buchwheat%2Bgroats%2Cgrocery%2C249&sr=1-4&th=1 Takes about 10 minutes to cook. Incidentally, I don't like quinoa either. Reminds me and smells to me like wet grass seed. When its not washed before cooking it makes me ill because of saponins in the seed coat. Yes, it can be difficult to get much dietary calcium without dairy. But in many cases, it's not the amount of calcium in the diet that is the problem but the poor uptake of it. And too much calcium supplementation can interfere with the absorption of vitamins and minerals in general because it raises gut pH.
    • Scott Adams
      What you’re describing really does not read like typical IBS-D. The dramatic, rapid normalization of stool frequency and form after removing wheat, along with improved tolerance of legumes and plant foods, is a classic pattern seen in gluten-driven disease rather than functional IBS. IBS usually worsens with fiber and beans, not improves. The fact that you carry HLA-DQ2.2 means celiac disease is absolutely possible, even if it’s less common than DQ2.5, and many people with DQ2.2 present later and are under-diagnosed. Your hesitation to reintroduce gluten is completely understandable — quality of life matters — and many people in your position choose to remain strictly gluten-free and treat it as medically necessary even without formal biopsy confirmation. If and when you’re ready, a physician can help you weigh options like limited gluten challenge, serology history, or documentation as “probable celiac.” What’s clear is that this wasn’t just random IBS — you identified the trigger, and your body has been very consistent in its response.
    • Scott Adams
      Here are some results from a search: Top Liquid Multivitamin Picks for Celiac Needs MaryRuth's Liquid Morning Multivitamin Essentials+ – Excellent daily choice with a broad vitamin/mineral profile, easy to absorb, gluten-free, vegan, and great overall value. MaryRuth's Liquid Morning Multivitamin – Classic, well-reviewed gluten-free liquid multivitamin with essential nutrients in a readily absorbable form. MaryRuth's Morning Multivitamin w/ Hair Growth – Adds beauty-supporting ingredients (biotin, B vitamins), also gluten-free and easy to take. New Chapter Liquid Multivitamin and New Chapter Liquid Multivitamin Orange Mango – Fermented liquid form with extra nutrients and good tolerability if you prefer a whole-food-based formula. Nature's Plus Source Of Life Gold Liquid – Premium option with a broad spectrum of vitamins and plant-based nutrients. Floradix Epresat Adult Liquid Multivitamin – Highly rated gluten-free German-made liquid, good choice if taste and natural ingredients matter. NOW Foods Liquid Multi Tropical Orange – Budget-friendly liquid multivitamin with solid nutrient coverage.
    • catnapt
      oh that's interesting... it's hard to say for sure but it has *seemed* like oats might be causing me some vague issues in the past few months. It's odd that I never really connect specific symptoms to foods, it's more of an all over feeling of unwellness after  eating them.  If it happens a few times after eating the same foods- I cut back or avoid them. for this reason I avoid dairy and eggs.  So far this has worked well for me.  oh, I have some of Bob's Red Mill Mighty Tasty Hot cereal and I love it! it's hard to find but I will be looking for more.  for the next few weeks I'm going to be concentrating on whole fresh fruits and veggies and beans and nuts and seeds. I'll have to find out if grains are truly necessary in our diet. I buy brown rice pasta but only eat that maybe once a month at most. Never liked quinoa. And all the other exotic sounding grains seem to be time consuming to prepare. Something to look at later. I love beans and to me they provide the heft and calories that make me feel full for a lot longer than a big bowl of broccoli or other veggies. I can't even tolerate the plant milks right now.  I have reached out to the endo for guidance regarding calcium intake - she wants me to consume 1000mgs from food daily and I'm not able to get to more than 600mgs right now.  not supposed to use a supplement until after my next round of testing for hyperparathyroidism.   thanks again- you seem to know quite a bit about celiac.  
    • trents
      Welcome to the celiac.com community, @SilkieFairy! You could also have NCGS (Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity) as opposed to celiac disease. They share many of the same symptoms, especially the GI ones. There is no test for NCGS. Celiac disease must first be ruled out.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.