Gluten Free Registry Deploys GF iMap for iPhone

PRLog (Press Release) - May 21, 2009 -
Gluten Free Registry^TM is the leading free searchable database of gluten-free friendly restaurants, bakeries, coffee houses, caterers, chefs and grocers. Since their business first launched in 2007 they have provided several ways for people to access their data including interactive maps, GPS points-of-interest (POI) files, a mobile website, and regional print magazines.

Now they have deployed a searchable gluten-free map (beta) for the iPhone ( http://www.gfregistry.com/imap.jsp )! Like their full sized GF World Map, the tailored GF iMap allows you to zoom in by address and search by business type. You can even search for restaurants that offer gluten-free pizzas! This is just the latest way they're trying to make the worlds most comprehensive moderated database of gluten-free friendly business locations more accessible for people living the gluten-free lifestyle.

Celiac Disease is a genetic disorder where the body has an intolerance to the protein called gluten which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. According to the Celiac Sprue Association, "1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease". Left untreated, people with Celiac Disease can develop further complications such as vitamin deficiencies, other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, and cancer. Currently the only treatment for Celiac Disease is a lifetime gluten-free diet.

http://www.glutenfreeregistry.com was created to help bring people and gluten-free friendly business together. Since their website launched the database has grown to over 13,900+ business locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. More business submissions are received every day. Their map interface provides a quick and intuitive interface for searching. This is especially helpful when traveling.

In addition to the business registries, the site includes comments and ratings provided by the gluten-free community about the business locations. You can view the comments by business location, the most recent comments, most talked about businesses, most liked businesses, and the most debated businesses. This community driven feedback, both positive and negative, provides a more complete picture of the gluten-free experience at the business location. No account or login is required to submit comments or to suggest a business.

Gluten Free Registry^TM also offers a public events calendar, a resources page, GPS POI file downloads, and an online store. They have created a one stop shop for people living the gluten-free lifestyle.