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Mike and Cam discuss the need for more consistency for gluten free labeling, and the need for a worldwide standard level of accepted parts per million. They look at the fact that there are some promising changes on the horizon as scientists have come up with a “universal gluten cross-contamination checklist” for use in the food service industries.

A couple of weeks ago (on EP 52) Mike and Cam discussed a new column on Tampa Bay’s Creative Loafing website called, “#BecauseGluten: Me? Celiac? Impossible!” This week we have the and Arts and Entertainment Editor, Cathy Salustri on to discuss her frustration being diagnosed with celiac disease and the challenges she faces adapting to the gluten-free lifestyle. She talks candidly to us about how she went from not wanting to share her diagnosis with anyone, to deciding to make it the focus of her column.

Ellen joins the podcast to tell us what it is like to be severely gluten intolerant and living gluten free without having celiac disease. We also talk about a new acronym that has burst onto the scene, PWAGs: “People without celiac disease avoiding gluten.” We dig into a Washington Post article talking about PWAGs and the idea that the gluten free movement is less of a fad than was previously thought. You don’t want to miss the fascinating discussion that ensues.

Mike and Cam dig deep into two recent blog posts that could not have taken a more different approach about what it means to be gluten free. In the post “#BecauseGluten: Me? Celiac? Impossible!,” published in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Cathy Salistri talks about the horror of her recent celiac diagnosis. She clearly is not happy being stuck with the label of what she calls, “a trendy disease.”

We contrast this post with Fawn Burgess’ article entitled “Lovin’ that Gluten-Free Feeling.” Fawn speaks about how gluten saved her dog’s life and that she is now feeling the health benefits (despite not have celiac disease) going gluten free herself.

Happy 2017 everyone! Mike and Cam take a trip back and look at what an incredible first year The Celiac Project Podcast has had. We talk about the moments and guests that were most impactful and game-changing to us. We also look forward to a new year with even more amazing moments and guests from the celiac and gluten free world!

We are so happy to be joined by Jill Hillhouse, Certified Nutritional Practitioner and returning guest, Lisa Cantkier, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, co-authors of  “The Paleo Diabetes Diet Solution.”  Jill and Lisa are full of knowledge on the topic and offer up the basics and benefits of the paleo diet. We also discuss the relationship between celiac disease and diabetes. Is the paleo diet for you? Find out more.

The holidays and New Year’s are a great time to celebrate and have a couple of “adult beverages.” However there is still a lot of confusion over which drinks are safe for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Mike and Cam weigh in on gluten removed beers, alcohol distilled from gluten containing grains, and more. Also, Jessica Hanson of Tasty Meditation shares a story about a recent issue that she had trying to get a drink that was safe.