About The App

About Me

Nessa The Traveling Toon & I

Traveling Toon App was created to assist celiac/coeliac disease suffers to connect with dedicated gluten free restaurants who have established a safe environment for celiac’s to dine.

This app is amongst the first to list only 100% gluten free establishments. Our Website was launched in 2011.

My mission is to continue to connect these amazing establishments with you and to help them thrive and survive while also helping you eat safely.

I am dedicated to the quality of the information on this site and app.

Nessa The Traveling Toon And I

Why I Created The Gluten Free Traveling Toon App!

Our Trademark Doll

Our trademark Nessa, the Traveling Toon was born from my travels. I hate the camera but I loved to capturing photos to document my travels. I started to use a dollar store trinket, a solar dancing flower in place of myself in these photos and videos. I noticed the videos and photos in which she starred were very popular on my social media posts. I hired a very dear friend of mine to reimagine her and make her an individual in her own right.

My childhood friend Colette and her amazing artistic skills gave our Traveling Toon Nessa an Irish fairy twist and a life of her own. She was trademarked approved that year in 2018 and the app was launched end of 2019.

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What Is Celiac Disease?

Warning This is not medical advice.

Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. When you have celiac disease you cannot tolerate gluten, which is a protein in wheat, rye and barley.

When gluten is consumed the immune system responds by damaging or destroying the Villi, tiny fingerlike protrusion lining the small intestine; this Villi allows nutrients from food to be absorbed through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream. Without healthy villi you will become malnourished.
Celiac disease is genetic; it runs in families and it can develop at birth or later in life.

What are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease?

Symptoms for Children Include:

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Constipation
Pale foul smelling stool
Failure to thrive
Delayed growth
Seizures

Adult Symptoms Include:

Anemia
Brain Fog (finding it hard to concentrate)
Joint pain
Fatigue due to iron-deficiency anemia
Ataxia (bad balance)
Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
Early Onset Osteoporosis
Depression
Anxiety
Low blood Sugar
Infertility or miscarriages
An itchy skin rash called Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Respiratory problems
Rocacea
Eczema
Psoriasis
Muscle cramping
Night Blindness
Nosebleeds
Hair loss (Alopecia)
Canker Sores (apthous ulcers)

How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?

Blood Tests

A doctor will test blood for high levels of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies or anti-endomysium antibodies. This is not always the best way to test and you may come back with a negative result for Celiac if you have already removed gluten from your diet.

Intestinal Biopsy

The blood test may or may not suggest celiac disease. A biopsy of the small intestine is performed.

A tiny piece of tissue from the small intestine to check for damages to the villi.

Complications:

Malnutrition:

Untreated celiac disease can lead to malabsorption, which then leads to malnutrition. because vital nutrients are not absorbed into the bloodstream, malabsorption can cause a deficiency in vitamins and minerals (vitamin D, folate and iron), this resulting in anemia. Malnutrition can cause stunted growth and delayed development in children.

Osteoporosis:

The continued loss of vitamins may result in a softening of the bone in children which could lead to rickets and loss of bone density.

Depression:

Depression may be likned to the malabsorption of nutrients. A study suggested that the malabsorption could interfer with the neurotransmitters that determine our moods.

Irritability and Forgetfulness:

It is found that a deficiency in Folic Acid can cause increased irritability and forgetfulness.

Skin Conditions and Diseases:

Such as Dermatits Herpetiformis, Eczema and Psoriasis.

Lactose Intolerance:

When the small intestine is damaged from gluten some people won’t be able to tolerate lactose, which is found in dairy products. It is advised to avoid these products until your intestine has been healed by a strict gluten free diet allowing the intestine to heal. Once it has people may find that the dairy products no longer affect them in this way.

Lupus:

Multisystem disorder

Cancer:

People who go untreated for celiac disease are at a higher risk of getting several forms of cancer, including Bowel Cancer and Intestinal Lymphoma.

Dental Enamel Defects:

Usually occurs if celiac disease is present as the teeth are forming, the teeth may appear to have white or brown spots on the tooth or in some cases ridged and malformed teeth.

Raynaud’s Syndrome:

Caused by a constriction of the blood vessels in the body due to cold temperatures.

Neurological Complications:

This disease has also been linked with the disorders of the nervous system.

Autoimmune Disorders:

Celiac disease can lead to a number of disorders such as

Addison’s disease
Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Thyroid Disease (Such as Hashimoto and Graves)
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Psoriasis, Aphthous Stomatitis
Multiple Sclerosis
Alopecia areata, Virtigio
Autoimmune Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathy

What Can You Eat On A Gluten Free Diet?

If you have gone 100% gluten free and are still having issues; these products may be manufactured in a shared facility.

FDA allow 20 ppm of gluten in a gluten free labeled product but sadly a lot of times it can be more.

See the FDA reasoning here: FDA

Search for gluten free products that are in a separate facility.

Let’s start with what you CANNOT EAT:

(Warning this is not medical advice)

- Wheat
- Barley
- Rye
- Triticale

Education is key in monitoring your diet. Apart from gluten been in obvious foods like bread pasta and beer. Gluten can be hidden in any processed foods:

- - Imitation fish (e.g. crab meat)
  - Sauces
  - Soy Sauce
  - French Fries
  - Hot dogs
  - Cold Cuts
  - Potato Chips
  - Candy
  - Chocolate
  - Any Manufactured Foods, always check how products are processed and if the facility is shared with gluten containing products.

Ingredients that contain gluten:
Abyssinian Atta Flour Barley Barley Grass Barley Hordeum Vulgare Malt Beer Bleached Flour Bran Brewers Yeast Bromated Flour Brown Flour Bulgar Wheat Cereal Binding Chilton Club Wheat Couscous Cracked Wheat Crisped Rice Dinkel Durum Durum Flour Einkorn Emmer Farina Farro Filler Graham Flour Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Kamut Malt Malt Extract Millet Oats Phosphated Flour Rusk Rye Semolina Spelt Triticale

Now the good news, a few examples on what you CAN EAT and obviously in the non-processed form:

- - Fish
  - Meats
  - Rice
  - Potatoes
  - Corn
  - Nuts (watch for cross-contamination in production)
  - Quinoa
  - Sago
  - Seeds
  - Wine (WARNING some wines are not gluten free contact supplier).
  - Tequila (made from pure blue agave plant).
  - Potato Vodka
  - Gin (made from potato)
  - Rum (research brands)
  - Cognac (made from grapes)
  - Gluten Free Beer (Gluten Removed Is Not Safe For Celiacs)

Cheat Sheet for Food and their benefits.

Vitamin A
: Romaine Lettuce Squash Apricots Bell peppers (green best) Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupe Green Beans Asparagus Plums

Vitamin B: Sunflower Seeds (B1) Watermelon (B6 B1) Avocado (B6) Bananas (B6) Bell Peppers (B6 B1) Black Beans (B1) Cabbage (B6) Cantaloupe (B6) Carrots (B6 B1 B3) Cauliflower (B6) Halibut (B3) Mushrooms Plums (B2) Potatoes (B6) Raspberries (B2) Salmon (B12 B3) Sardines (B12) Scallops (B12) Shrimp (B12) Strawberries (B5) Squash Yams (B6)

Vitamin C: Spinach Strawberries Yams Sweet Potatoes Turnip Greens Watermelon Celery Cherries Asparagus Bell Peppers Blueberries Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupe Cauliflower Green Beans Lemons Mangoes Oranges Papaya Potatoes Raspberries Romaine Lettuce

Vitamin D: Sardines Shrimp

Vitamin E: Apricot Asparagus Sunflower Seeds Turnip Greens

Vitamin K: Romaine Lettuce Spinach Soybeans Avocado Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Bell Peppers Green Peas Asparagus Pumpkin Seeds

Iron and Absorption: Green Beans Garlic Kidney Beans Leeks Lentils Plums Quinoa Sesame Seeds Spinach Asparagus Soy Flour

Protein: Greek Yogurt Lentils Peanuts Shrimp Soy Flour Soy Beans Tofu Tuna

Calcium: Cabbage Milk Cheese Figs Flaxseeds Greek yogurt Romaine Lettuce

Potassium: Bananas Bell Peppers Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupe Green Beans Kiwifruit Onions Papaya

Folate: Onions Papaya Peanuts Pinto Beans Raspberries Spinach Strawberries Turnip Greens Chick Peas

Fiber: Apples Figs Kiwifruit Acocado Beets Black beans Cherries Kidney Beans Lentils Lima Beans Navy Beans Peas Pinto Beans Raspberries Strawberries Soybeans Chick Peas

Healthy Digestion: Caraway Seeds helps to fight the bad bacteria in the intestine and allow the good bacteria to digest food. Also good for digestion Apples Bananas Black Beans Brussels Sprouts Papaya Pineapple

Immune System: Grapefruit Celery Mushrooms

Energy Food: Almonds Asparagus Avocado Beef Venison Cod Fish Corn Green Peas Tomatoes

Muscle: Millet Bananas Eggs Almonds Salmon Yogurt Beef Olive Oil

Osteoporosis Strong Bones and Joints: Onions Tomatoes Rasins Spinach Figs

Good Heart: Leeks Apricot Buckwheat Cherries Green Beans Halibut Navy Beans Olives Onions Oranges Pinto Beans Potatoes Romaine Lettuce Scallops Sesame Seeds Tuna Walnuts

Help Blood Sugar

Buckwheat (Make sure GF facility) Avocado Cauliflower Cherries Figs Flaxseeds Navy Beans Squash Yams

Brain Foods: Blueberries Eggplant Flaxseeds Red Grapes Halibut Salmon

Healthy Eyes: Carrots Plums Raisins

Blood Pressure Health: Potatoes Soybeans Tuna

Minimize Hunger: Almonds Apples Apricots Lentils Sunflower Seeds

Low Cholesterol: Brussels Sprouts Navy Beans Soybeans

Healthy Fats: Almonds Avocado Halibut Olives Salmon Sardines Scallops Walnuts

Anti-Inflammatory Support: Beets Mushrooms Strawberries Spinach Squash

Fend Off Free Radical Damage: Plums Raisins Walnuts Apricots Bell Peppers Blackberries Cantaloupe Cashews Cherries Corn Green Beans Celery Lemons

Cancer Fighters: Watermelon Broccoli Carrots Kale Mushrooms Seaweed Avocado Grapefruit Grapes Lemons (also acts as an antibiotic) Raspberries Tomatoes Figs Soy

Speed up Your Metabolism: Hot Peppers Brown Rice Apples Pears Cayenne Garlic Cinnamon Grapefruit Green Tea

PMS Help: Low-fat and Non-fat Dairy Products Broccoli and Kale to Increase your Calcium intake. For Magnesium Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower seeds Spinach Swiss Chard Wild Salmon Cashews Quinoa Potato with the skin Soybeans Beans Peanuts Brown Rice Increase B6 intake of Chickpeas Wild Salmon Lean Beef Chicken Breast White Potatoes with skin Banana Pistachio nuts and Lentils For Manganese Pineapple Spinach Collard Greens Pecans Lima Beans Pumpkin Seeds Walnuts and Raspberries Drink Chamomile tea as it helps relieve muscle spasms. It also relieves tension.

Privacy Policy

Gluten Free Traveling Toon and Traveling Toon is a DBA of Web Developer Manhattan LLC (WDM LLC). values its users privacy. The Privacy Policy (Policy) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services and we we will and will not do with the information we collect.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. This Policy applies to WDM LLC and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us.

Please be aware this website and app includes external links to restaurants that currently states they are 100% Gluten Free; I have no direct relationship with these websites so take the time to peruse their privacy policy and to double check their information is correct as you will be dining at your own risk.

Specifically, this policy will inform you of the following:
What information is collected from you through our website;
Why we collect personally identifiable information;
How we collect information and with whom it may be shared;
What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data;
The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Our app/website collects information through google analytics and may also include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

Google analytics collects data such as number of users and sessions, the duration of each session, their operating systems and browsers. It also collects the geography of the users.

WHY WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect your data to better understand your needs and and adapt the website/app to cater to those needs. We will improve our website/app using this data and concentrate on the pages of the app that hold the most interest.

WDM LLC may also on collect non-personal demographic information such as age, gender and the type of browser you are using; IP address or types of operating systems.

We will customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences. The data that is collected is stored on google analytics and is stored according to their data plans.

USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

WDM LLC does not or will ever sell rent or lease any of its customers lists/and or names to any third party.

WDM LLC may contact you to collect information in order to improve the information on this app. We will only email you if you opt in to be contacted.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

WDM LLC may not use or disclose the information provided by you expect under the following circumstances:

As required by law or in response to subpoena or search warrant.

As necessary to maintain safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of WDM LLC.

NON-MARKETING PURPOSES

WDM LLC greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed to improve the app/website due to possible bugs, security breaches, account issues that may arise. We may use the website/app to post a public notice.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THIRTEEN

WDM LLC website/app is not direct to and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that information has been collected we will take steps the ensure that such information is deleted from our systems database. Anyone under the age of 13 must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website/app.

UNSUBSCRIBE OR OPT-OUT

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue and receiving communications from via email or newsletter. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website/app please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to sinead@wdmny.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt out from any third party website you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt out.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website/app does contain links to other websites. WDM LLC does not claim nor accept responsibility for any of the privacy policies on those websites. Again we ask you visit their privacy policies directly.

NOTICE TO EUROPEAN UNION USERS

WDM LLC operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to use, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this policy.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT

Under the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU you have the right as a data subject. You have the right be be informed, this means we must inform you of how we intend to use your personal data and we do this through the terms of this policy.

You have the right to access, this means you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and we must respond to those requests within one month. You can do this by sending an email to sinead@wdmny.com.

You have the right to rectification, this means that if you believe some of the date we hold is incorrect you have the right to have it corrected. You may do this by sending an email to sinead@wdmny.com.

You have the right to erasure, this means you can request that information we hold be deleted and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to. You can do this by sending an email to sinead@wdmny.com

You have the right to restrict processing, this means you can change your communication preferences or opt out of certain communications. you can do this by sending an email to sinead@wdmny.com

SECURITY

WDM LLC takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information that information is encrypted and transmitted to use in a secure way. We include Google Ads on this website/app, any products offered or purchased via these links are not affiliated with WDM LLC, please use extra care when purchasing products or services via these links. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions then you should refrain from further use of our sites/app. In addition your continued use of our website/app following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.

HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us using the following email or mailing address.

EMAIL: sinead@wdmny.com

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR compliance is

Sinead White

Sinead@WDMNY.com

23 and Me Health Report

Purchase the Health Report Here

Good news if you have done 23 and Me and opted for the health report you can find out if it is genetically possible for you to be a carrier of the Celiac gene and also if you have a chance of developing it.

Most Celiac patients have the HLA DQ2.5 which is confirmed by SNP rs2187668, though this gene is fairly common among Europeans so again having this does not mean that you have Celiac but it is possible you could develop it in your lifetime; please seek medical advice.

Here is how you unlock your data and find out if you could possible get Celiac Disease:

Step One: Log into your 23 and me account (You must be signed in for the link to work).

Step Two: Go to Tools.

Step Three: Click on raw data and activate it.

Now lets check your genes:

You Must Be Signed Into 23 and me.

Check your 23andMe link rs2187668: (most Celiacs have this Gene in combination with the gene below)

CC no risk for Celiac unless HLA DQ8 check below

CT one allele for HLA DQ2.5 Celiac disease is possible

TT two alleles for HLA DQ2.5 Celiac disease is possible

Check your 23andMe Link rs7454108:

CC two alleles for HLA DQ8 (Celiac disease is possible)

CT one allele for HLA DQ8 (Celiac disease is possible)

TT wildtype

Increased risk of celiac disease.

Check your 23andMe results for rs601338:

AA increased risk of celiac

AG no increased risk

GG no increased risk

Add On Notes If You Have Siblings:

They have found genes that will tell you if your siblings have a higher risk of also developing the disease.

Link for 23 and me results for rs1464510:

AA increased risk of celiac

AC increased risk of celiac

CC no increased risk

Link for 23 and me 23andMe results for rs842647:

AA increased risk of celiac

AG increased risk of celiac

GG no increased risk

Link for 23andMe results for rs2816316:

AA increased risk of celiac

AC increased risk of celiac

CC no increased risk

Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Learn more about cancellations.

Read more about Small-Group Walking Gluten Free Food Tour of New York City 2020 https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Walking-Gluten-Free-Food-Tour-of-New-York-City/d687-287023P1?mcid=56757

Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. This Policy applies to WDM LLC and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us.

Specifically, this policy will inform you of the following:
What information is collected from you through our website;
Why we collect personally identifiable information;
How we collect information and with whom it may be shared;
What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data;
The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Our app/website collects information through google analytics and may also include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

Google analytics collects data such as number of users and sessions, the duration of each session, their operating systems and browsers. It also collects the geography of the users.

WHY WE COLLECT INFORMATION

WDM LLC may also on collect non-personal demographic information such as age, gender and the type of browser you are using; IP address or types of operating systems.

We will customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences. The data that is collected is stored on google analytics and is stored according to their data plans.

USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

WDM LLC does not or will ever sell rent or lease any of its customers listes/and or names to any third party.

WDM LLC may contact you to collect information in order to improve the information on this app. We will only email you if you opt in to be contacted.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

WDM LLC may not use or disclose the information provided by you expect under the following circumstances:

As required by law or in response to subpoena or search warrant.

As necessary to maintain safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of WDM LLC.

NON-MARKETING PURPOSES

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THIRTEEN

WDM LLC website/app is not direct to and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that information has been collected we will take steps the ensure that such information is deleted from our system database. Anyone under the age of 13 must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website/app.

UNSUBSCRIBE OR OPT-OUT

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue and receiving communications from via email or newsletter. To discontinue or unsubcribe from our website/app please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to sinead@wdmny.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party website you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

NOTICE TO EUROPEAN UNION USERS

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT

You have the right to restrict processing, this means you can change your communication preferences or opt-out of certain communications. you can do this by sending an email to sinead@wdmnyc.om

SECURITY

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us using the following email or mailing address.

EMAIL: sinead@wdmny.com

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR compliance is

Sinead White

Sinead@WDMNY.com

About The App

About Me

Nessa The Traveling Toon & I

Nessa The Traveling Toon And I

Why I Created The Gluten Free Traveling Toon App!

Our Trademark Doll

What Is Celiac Disease?

Warning This is not medical advice.

What are the Symptoms of Celiac Disease?

Symptoms for Children Include:

Adult Symptoms Include:

How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?

Blood Tests

Intestinal Biopsy

Complications:

Celiac disease can lead to a number of disorders such as

What Can You Eat On A Gluten Free Diet?

If you have gone 100% gluten free and are still having issues; these products may be manufactured in a shared facility.

FDA allow 20 ppm of gluten in a gluten free labeled product but sadly a lot of times it can be more.

See the FDA reasoning here: FDA

Search for gluten free products that are in a separate facility.

Let’s start with what you CANNOT EAT:

(Warning this is not medical advice)

Now the good news, a few examples on what you CAN EAT and obviously in the non-processed form:

Cheat Sheet for Food and their benefits.

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Iron and Absorption

Protein

Calcium

Potassium

Folate

Fiber

Healthy Digestion

Immune System

Energy Food

Muscle

Osteoporosis Strong Bones and Joints

Good Heart

Help Blood Sugar

Brain Foods

Healthy Eyes

Blood Pressure Health

Minimize Hunger

Low Cholesterol

Healthy Fats

Anti-Inflammatory Support

Fend Off Free Radical Damage

Cancer Fighters

Speed up Your Metabolism

PMS Help

Privacy Policy

23 and Me Health Report

Purchase the Health Report Here

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy