IT'S THE BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE
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Sharpen your pencils and dust off your backpacks, it is time for back to school. In this issue check out our tips and tricks for how to make back to school a little easier for everyone!
THIS ISSUE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KINNICKINNICK
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We’re proud to team up with Kinnikinnick to bring you school-safe, scrumptious recipes! Get a month’s worth of recipes for back to school, our Growing Up Celiac kids workbook, our Letter for your Teacher, a brochure for your school, and 10% off Kinnikinnick’s boxed kit which has everything you need to make these recipes!
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Back to school hacks: elementary school |
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Treats for the teacher's desk |
At the beginning of the school year provide your child's teacher with some gluten-free treats to keep in their desk, for unplanned events like birthdays or other celebrations. |
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Provide info to your teacher |
Click on the image to print up this handy brochure to give to your child's teacher. This will let them know everything they need to know about CD and put your mind at ease. |
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Label your child's lunch kit and water bottle with gluten-free or celiac stickers. That way, even if you child is too small to communicate their restrictions, it will be clear to the adults in the classroom. Use our Oliver's Labels program and you'll give back to the CCA at the same time!
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Download our shopping checklist |
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Check out our back to school shopping list and back to school recipes. These tools are guaranteed to make the transition back to school a little easier for you and your family. |
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Heading to high school? Here are some back-to-school tips, high school style.
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When choosing dining options at your school cafeteria, get to know the menu items and the staff. Ask questions like, do you use a shared fryer for the fries? What gluten-free options to you have? Do the gluten-free options get prepared in a separate section of the kitchen? |
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The quick snack! Since you cannot access ingredients list before purchasing an item from a vending machine, it is best to chose items that you are familiar with and recognize as gluten free. Websites do not always have up to date information on products, so don't rely on websites for label reading. |
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Heading out for lunch with friends to a local fast food establishment? Ask if they have any GF items. In addition, ask if they have a dedicated fryer to know if the fries are GF. If they have gluten-free buns on the menu, make sure to ask if they have a clean, dedicated area for meal prep. |
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Learn some tips and tricks from our expert panels on back to school. |
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Enjoy this parent-led discussion about parenting celiac children attending school. This was a pre-recorded Zoom session with an opportunity for questions at the end, recorded in August, 2021.
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University panel discussion |
On August 10th, 2021 the CCA conducted our very first Instagram chat . Here our aim was to support young people heading off to university or college. We discussed all sorts of topics, including how to best manage budgets, living with roommates, safe eating on a meal plan and much more. |
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After school snack solutions |
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Looking for delicious and easy after school snacks? Well look no further. Check out these tried and tested recipes that are sure to put a smile on everyone's face. |
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Click on the link to grab this recipe! This flexible and easy to make treat is not only delicious, but healthy! Have some fruit you want to use up? This is a perfect solution to avoid waste. |
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Click on the image to get the recipe. This is perfect for a quick and easy afterschool snack or mid-day break.
Want to switch it up? Add some grilled peppers, fried mushrooms or just have it as a plain cheese pizza.
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Banana chocolate chip muffins |
Click on the video link to watch how to make these delicious and easy banana chocolate chip muffins. These muffins freeze well or can be kept for several day in an air tight container. |
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We asked our FB group: "What are the biggest challenges you face with back to school?" Here are your top answers.
Packing lunches 55%
School parties / events 13%
Highschool cafeteria options 7%
Dorm room dining 4%
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Not a member of the Facebook Group? Click HERE to join!
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GF 101: GETTING STARTED ON THE GLUTEN-FREE DIET
This free webinar has been developed for newly diagnosed Canadians with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity who want to build their confidence in managing their own disease or that of a family member or friend. It’s an interactive session so bring your questions! Sponsored by GoGoQuinoa!
When: Sunday September 25th at 4pm EDT
When: October 25th 7pm EDT
When: November 17th 6pm ET
When: December 13th 7pm ET
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Webinar
Join Dr. Amelie Therrien and Dr. Lucía Perez Repetto in this exciting webinar as they discuss Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and how it effects those with living with celiac disease. We ask the question: are people living with CD at higher risk for NAFLD and what does the current research reveal? This is an exciting opportunity to ask questions and learn from the experts.
In this webinar you will learn:
• What is NAFLD
• What causes NAFLD - what does the research show
• What is CD?
• Is there is link between CD and NAFLD in the literature?
• Why are people in our community concerned about NAFLD?
• What can we do to prevent or treat NAFLD?
When: Thursday, October 13, 7PM ET
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National Conference
Our Fall Conference is where Canadians with celiac disease and gluten related disorders, health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, food manufacturers and distributors, come together to strengthen efforts to improve celiac disease management and quality of life, to share the latest research and information, to promote best practices and to advocate for celiac disease issues and policies grounded in research. Join us for this exciting event!
When: Saturday Nov 12, and Sunday, Nov 13, from 12pm to 4:30pm ET.
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10 Days of Instagram Giveaways!
Join us for 10 days of holiday giveaways on our Instagram channel @ccaceliac! Let’s celebrate the holiday season and kick-off the joyful season of giving. Every day for 10 days we’ll be giving away awesome, gluten-free prizes to our followers. Many thanks to our generous sponsors for making this possible.
When: December 1-10, 2022
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