Canadian Information:

• Canadian Celiac Association
• Canadian Celiac Health Survey - the Ottawa Chapter pilot
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency - food alerts

Health Canada Statement on Oats

• Statement

Tax Information:

• Incremental (additional) cost of Gluten-Free (GF) products now an eligible medical expense on T1 individual tax return

Canadian Organizations:

• Canadian Diabetes Association
• Dietitians of Canada
• Health Canada's Celiac Disease Page

Gluten Free Directories:

• Gluten Free Restaurants
• Gluten Free Registry

Other Resources:

• Celiac Disease Foundation
• Celiac Spruce Association
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
• Gluten Intolerance Group®
• Living Without
• National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)
• University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research
• Infertility and Celiac Disease
• Celiac Disease - a Review (PDF Document)
• New Cosmetic Regulations
• Tips for Gatherings with Gluten Intolerance at Allergic Living
• http://www.thecandidadiet.com/gluten-allergies-healthy-diet.htm 

Maggie's is 100% Dedicated Gluten-Free

People that cannot tolerate even a trace of gluten will be delighted to know that all Maggie's products are made in their 100% gluten-free facility - where there is no chance for cross contamination.

Safe Grains for Celiacs

The following are safe grain substitues that can be milled into flour:

Amaranth | Arrowroot | Buckwheat | Cassava | Corn (Maize) | Dahl | Dried Legumes | Flax | Millet | Nuts | Poi | Polenta | Potatoes | Quinoa | Rice | Sago | Sorghum | Soy | Tapioca | Teff | Wild Rice 

Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by a reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that contribute to the viscosity of baked products. There is no cure for the disease, but it can be controlled through strict avoidance of foods that contain gluten.

Most gluten-free products are alternatives to traditional grain-based goods, including bakery products, pastas, and cereals. These are made with alternative grains and flours, such as rice, corn, amaranth and quinoa.

In Canada, a gluten-free diet is defined by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as a diet free of wheat, rye, oats and barley.

At the same time, there has been a surge in the number of consumers choosing a gluten-free diet for other perceived health benefits. Sufferers of a wide variety of maladies, including autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), irritated bowel syndrome, and multiple sclerosis (MS), have come to believe a gluten-free diet will provide relief.