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Gluten Free Tours NYC, New York, NY (2026)

04/12/2026

Part Two on Substack- link above

04/06/2026

I really enjoyed watching , fantastic cast but is a tv script even complete if it does not mention our gluten free diet in a negative light?
It’s an interesting trend
The gluten free discussion happens in Season 1, Episode 2 (“Let the Land Hold Me”) of the Taylor Sheridan TV series The Madison (streaming on Paramount+).
A few petty corrections:
Humans have not been eating bread for 30,000 years, True bread became more common after agriculture began 10,000 years ago.
The oldest direct archaeological evidence at the Natufian site of Shubayqa 1 in Jordan dates to about 14,400 years ago and it was charred flatbread.
People were grinding wild grains much earlier but that produced pastes or porridges not baked bread. Their average life expectancy was around 30 years old also just another fyi.
Celiac disease is a real genetic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, rye, and related grains). It causes the immune system to damage the small intestine, leading to malabsorption, inflammation, and a wide range of symptoms if gluten is consumed; the condition likely emerged or became more noticeable as humans shifted to grain-heavy diets around 10,000 years ago.
The earliest medical description comes from the 2nd century AD (Greek physician Aretaeus of Cappadocia, who called it the “koeliac affection”).
Physical evidence includes a ~2,000-year-old Roman era 20 year old woman in Italy whose skeleton showed celiac associated genes (HLA-DQ2.5) and intestinal damage and osteoporosis, a common side effect of undiagnosed or untreated celiac.
Non celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergies are separate conditions with their own mechanisms, experts are still looking for gluten sensitivity markers as the challenges they face are vast.
I post this for anyone new to the community and receive an eye roll from friends and family, oh you are one of those now? I do think this constant Subliminal and not so subliminal messaging is not helping.

04/06/2026

I really enjoyed watching , fantastic cast but is a tv script even complete if it does not mention our gluten free diet in a negative light?
It’s an interesting trend
The gluten free discussion happens in Season 1, Episode 2 (“Let the Land Hold Me”) of the Taylor Sheridan TV series The Madison (streaming on Paramount+).
A few petty corrections:
Humans have not been eating bread for 30,000 years, True bread became more common after agriculture began 10,000 years ago.
The oldest direct archaeological evidence at the Natufian site of Shubayqa 1 in Jordan dates to about 14,400 years ago and it was charred flatbread.
People were grinding wild grains much earlier but that produced pastes or porridges not baked bread. Their average life expectancy was around 30 years old also just another fyi.
Celiac disease is a real genetic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, rye, and related grains). It causes the immune system to damage the small intestine, leading to malabsorption, inflammation, and a wide range of symptoms if gluten is consumed; the condition likely emerged or became more noticeable as humans shifted to grain-heavy diets around 10,000 years ago.
The earliest medical description comes from the 2nd century AD (Greek physician Aretaeus of Cappadocia, who called it the “koeliac affection”).
Physical evidence includes a ~2,000-year-old Roman era 20 year old woman in Italy whose skeleton showed celiac associated genes (HLA-DQ2.5) and intestinal damage and osteoporosis, a common side effect of undiagnosed or untreated celiac.
Non celiac gluten sensitivity and wheat allergies are separate conditions with their own mechanisms, experts are still looking for gluten sensitivity markers as the challenges they face are vast.
I post this for anyone new to the community and receive an eye roll from friends and family, oh you are one of those now? I do think this constant Subliminal and not so subliminal messaging is not helping.

04/06/2026

History of Gluten Free as mentioned in my self guided gluten free tour of NYC Central Park: Download from the voice map app; Living Gluten Free: A Tour through New York’s Central Park

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It was first described over 2000 years ago in present day Turkey by the physician Aretaeus (ar ee stay ous) of Cappadocia. Giving the disease its name from the Greek word abdomen. He also gave the first clinical descriptions for diabetes and a number of other diseases.

Some physicians came close to a diagnosis, realizing diet was the key factor.

In the early 1800’s, a British physician, Matthew (bally) Baillie, recommended a rice based diet.

The late 1800’s saw British doctor Samuel Gee try many diets including mussels. Fast forward to the United States, in 1924, Dr Sidney Haas theory of a Banana diet was quite successful, and parents traveled from far and wide to get treatment for their children. The only flaw being he believed it was a cure.

Then in 1945 during the Dutch famine, in German occupied Netherlands, wheat was in short supply.
Paediatrician Willem (carol dick) Karel Dicke noticed the children with this undiagnosed disease were actually improving. Once bread was reintroduced the children became unwell again. He had long suspected wheat was a culprit and he introduced the gluten free diet.

The 1950’s saw the introduction of intestinal biopsy and the 1970s the celiac gene was identified.

I think the most fascinating story I have heard is that of a woman’s 2000 year old remains in Tuscany.
They surmised from her jewelry she was wealthy, but on further investigation they found she had died of malnutrition and osteoporosis. This woman had the celiac gene present. Looking at her diet they came to two conclusions; one, she had tried to change her diet, eating mostly seafood. Given the distance to the sea this had to have been a purposeful attempt to cure her abdominal pain. Or two, she moved inland away from her fish heavy diet and the adverse effect of wheat took its toll. She was only 20 years old. Today in Italy, every child gets tested for celiac.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐣

03/24/2026

Catch NYC’s First Spring Blooms on a 100% Gluten-Free Walking Tour – April Spots available, these images were taken first week in April last year. https://glutenfreetours.us/

Spring is starting in Central Park right now — and the earliest cherry blossoms, daffodils, and tulips are starting to pop in the first week of April 2026!
Join my intimate Gluten-Free Central Park Spring Bloom Walking Tour and experience the park at its most magical moment: soft pink and white petals overhead, fresh spring air, and zero stress about what you can eat. https://glutenfreetours.us/

🌺 Every single bite and stop is 100% celiac-safe & gluten-free
🌺 Small groups so you actually get to enjoy the blooms without crowds
🌺 Delicious gluten-free treats included (think fresh pastries, cookies, and more from NYC’s best safe spots)
🌺 My exclusive gluten-free NYC app included free with every booking https://glutenfreetours.us/

Most visitors wait until mid-to-late April for “peak” bloom and fight huge crowds.
Book the first week of April and you’ll get the peaceful early blooms, perfect mild spring weather, and the park almost to yourself.
Spots are extremely limited — these early-April dates always sell out fast because the magic window is short.
Reserve your spot now before they’re gone! https://glutenfreetours.us/