Hold The Gluten

The response for the upcoming Gluten-Free Support Group has been outstanding!  Here's a short and sweet update ~smile~

Who's Providing the Snacks?

Gluten-Free snacks kindly provided by Martin's Marvelous, Kinnikinnick Foods Inc and  Panne Rizo.  Other contributors include Delight Gluten-Free Magazine CarrotLines, Silver Hills and Roots Naturals from Maple Ridge. A heart felt thank you to everyone for making this event extra special! 

I will  also have some lovely treats from Zena's Gluten-Free Bakery. I recently purchased some cupcakes and some squares for a baby shower and they were  such a hit! They couldn't believe the beautifully decorated goodies were gluten-free.  You will have a hard time believing it too ~smile~ I bet you just can't have ONE. Zena's bakery also offers dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free or vegan options.

To add a  very special touch to our event we will be serving "Tea the elixir of life" Tega Tea is Organic and Fair Trade this means that all ingredients in their teas are grown and harvested using organic methods. Fair Trade is about making a difference in communities all around the world. There will be several varieties and flavours! Some include:

Lemon Hibiscus Green Rooibos- Sweet & tangy NEW Hibiscus is sure to delight your senses!

Masala Chai - A twist of the traditional blend of sweet & sultry masala spices.

Orange Spice Roobios - Sweet cinnamon spices with the tangy taste of orange and earthy rooiblos gives this tea a beautiful taste. Aromatic!

 ~There will be plenty of Door Prizes to give away~ 

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Gluten-Free Support Group

Exodus Colon Health & Wellness launches the 1st Gluten-Free Support Group in Ridge Meadows!

A casual social gathering for individuals with intolerance to wheat/gluten & for both new and seasoned Celiacs.  A great opportunity to enjoy a beverage, some snacks and to share your thoughts, joys and challenges of the gluten-free life.  Individuals interested in adopting the wheat and gluten-free lifestyle are also welcome! The Gluten Intolerance Support Group is dedicated to providing support, information and assistance.

Date:  Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Location:  Exodus Colon Health & Wellness

                #200-20395 Lougheed Hwy

                Maple Ridge, BC

                Westgate Shopping Centre


Cost: None

      RSVP - Limited Space

         604-465-4263

~ Prizes ~ Beverages ~ Snacks ~ Support ~ Resources ~ Assistance 

January Giveaway Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS to Erica & Corrina our winners

 of 

Deliciously G-Free Cookbook!  

Please email me at info@exoduscolonics.com with your contact information.

Vancouver Gluten-Free Expo

  

The cloudy winter sky and rainy weather didn't put a damper on the Vancouver gluten-free community. Over 3,000 Vancouverites attended the 1st Gluten-Free Expo on Sunday January 22nd and I was one of them.  I arrived at 11:30 a.m. to find a throng of people lined up inside the entrance of the Croatian Cultural Centre, but spirits were definitely up. I could sense the excitement as everyone held onto their donations for the Vancouver Food Bank.  The line advanced fairly quickly and smoothly and more than 1,400 pounds were collected and over $1300 in cash. 

Vancouver Sun - Celiac knows no financial boundaries

Vancouver Gluten-Free Expo photos

I attended both information sessions - "Understanding the Wheat/Gluten Free Diet" and "Tips for Eating Out & Staying Gluten Free" presented by Ellen from The Celiac Scene. Whether you are  new to gluten-free living or new in town, you will find the information provided at The Celiac Scene website most valuable. It was a pleasure meeting Lynda and l look forward to keeping in touch with everyone.

I made my way to the product displays, an opportune time to find some of my all-time favourites and sample some New gluten-free products.

The wheat and nut-free crackers from Martin's Marvelous Naturals were a definite hit and crowd pleaser. The flavoury rosemary lavender crisps are incredibly tasty and addictive! Other flavours included date & olive tapenade and pumpkin seed & cranberry which are equally delicious. No one will believe that these fancy gourmet style crackers are GF. Attendees also received a beautiful super-sized reusable tote bag with  purchase. I've been taking my tote bag  to work everyday and its been getting a lot of attention ~smile~ Martin's Marvelous Naturals was the Gold Sponsor of the Expo.

Kinnikinnick just released their new breads this month. Congratulations! Samples included: Miniature "tea party" style jam sandwiches on their new  soft white and multigrain breads. They do have a  perfectly soft  moist  texture Scrumptious! Can GF bread taste this good? Yes it can! "Gluten-free has never tasted so good" This company also makes two Yeast-free breads; multi-grain and tapioca for those who need to AVOID yeast. Other samples included a wide variety of goodies.

Glutino had samples of "Genius" their delightfully fluffy soft sandwich bread. A nicely pre-cut normal sized loaf that can easily be passed off as regular bread and no one would know, even a genius.  It really does "cut the mustard"

Kootenay Kitchen samples included their certified vegan, wheat, gluten, dairy and soy free vege pate. They have three flavours all made with 84% certified organic ingredients. : herb, curry and jalapeno. This product got "two thumbs up from people I chatted with at the Expo. I have to agree, "c'est delicieux"  Winner of the BC organic Harvest Award for Best processed product (vegetarian) Terrific party food!

O'Doughs Title sponsor at the Expo  launched  their 3  varieties of  GF muffins. Wild Blueberry, Banana Chocolate Chip & Double Chocolate. They are unbelievable moist and taste like homemade goodness. This product was selling quickly but I managed to get my hands on the Wild Blueberry (nobody got hurt) Other samples included their Flax pizza kit also a Winner!

Several vendors were pleasantly surprised with the remarkable attendance and had sold out of products by early afternoon. Evidence that gluten-free truly is outstanding!

Silver Hills Bakery also launched two new GF breads (BRAVO!) but SOLD OUT before noon! Our family loves the new Chi, chi, Chia bread. A healthy and tasty choice.

I was ecstatic to see Delight Gluten-Free Magazine!  at the Expo. I took advantage of the show special offer and also received a  complementary copy. Delight Magazine is filled with glossy photography, delicious gluten-free recipes and inspiring articles. I can't wait for my magazine to arrive in March! It was great meeting everyone! Keep up the great work.

I enjoyed the face to face contact and getting acquainted with everyone including the vendors and gluten-free manufacturers.

Sponsors:

Title Sponsor: O'Doughs

Gold Sponsor: Martin's Marvelous Naturals

Sponsor: The Celiac Scene

Exhibitors included:

A Celiac  Is Coming

Atlas Brand Management

Boring Porridge

Cascadia Gluten Free Foods

Celiac Association

Crunchmaster Cracker

Cuisine Sante International

Cuisine Solieil

Delight Gluten Free Magazine

Direct Plus Food Group - Grimm's Meats

El Peto Products

Glutino

Hansells Food Canada

Hapifoods - Holy Crap and Skinny B

Kettle Cuisine

Kinnikinnick

Martins Marvelous Naturals

MyGoodness!

New World Natural Foods

North of 49 Naturals

Nutracleanse

O'Doughs

Oogies Snacks

Organic Lives

Pacific Allergy and Wellness

Panne Rizo

Prosnack

Quejo's

Rizopia food Producers Inc.

Silver Hills Bakery

Taste of Nature

Udi's Gluten Free

Vancouver Food Bank

Wellness Foods - Simply Bar

Wineland Dressing

I'd like to extend a warm heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible. To all the exhibitors and sponsors thank you  for making gluten-free living a joyous, tasty experience. A warm embrace and much gratitude to Margaret Dron, your dedication time and energy has not gone unnoticed. 

I have no doubt that the Vancouver Gluten Free Expo will become a large annual event!  Better things are yet to come!

Deliciously G-Free Giveaway!

The View Cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck is truely bringing Gluten-Free living into the spotlight as the next big movement in health and wellness.


Elisabeth Hasselbeck Diagnosed with Celiac Disease Click Here

"For almost a decade, Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn’t figure out what was making her so sick. She consulted doctors and nutritionists—no one had any answers. But while starving in the Australian Outback on the TV show Survivor, her symptoms vanished. It was clear that something in her diet back home had been severely damaging her body—but what?"

Elizabeth Hasselbeck shares Gluten-free odyssey in her 1st book The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide. Click Here

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