The Grass Root Raw Food Meetup Group

"Hi, I am new to the raw diet & vegetarianism. I am very interested in being as healthy & fit as I can be, so I can grow old slowly & enjoyably. I do have some areas that I haven't so far overcome and I'm hoping this lifestyle will help with them."

"Hi I want to add more raw food to my ever evolving diet. I hope this can be yet another piece towards heath. I still eat meat sometimes...yes even red...oops (I try to make it organic and free range)! Mostly my diet is fruit veggies and seafood."

"Hi... my name is Megan."

"Aloha fellow raw food lovers, I've been practicing raw food diet for almost 30 years. That and qigong are my "feel-good" activities. I've traveled and taught and am soo happy that so many more people are eating more raw today. We come to Florid"

"Here to learn the what, when and hows. "

"Hi, I'm Lori, the hubs and I are becoming more and more interested in raw foods and would love to get to know people who eat raw foods and that could help guide us a bit in the journey to our healthier selves and a healthier family."

"This recipe is courtesy of Clint. Thanks Clint. If you were not there, this was one of the raw bread recipes at our last raw food meetup. Join us and bring your favorite raw recipe for everyone to share. 2..."

"Hey everyone, The Publix on Dale Mabry & Neptune Dr. sells all of their raw nuts in the bulk section for $6.99. Depending on the nut, that is a great deal! We just bought some pecans and walnuts...."

"Stress is the number one health problem in America, with stress levels escalating rapidly in adults, children, teenagers and the elderly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Stress in an individual..."

"Welcome Summer! Is your husband's name Bob? I think we know you!!!! I look forward to seeing you at the next raw food meetup!"

"Aurelie, It was really great to meet you! I hope we see you really soon. Hugs, Denise & Doug"

"I am increasingly trying to eat a healthier and more natural diet and would love to learn how to follow a raw food diet. It seems hard but I'm willing to learn!"

"I am a vegetarian and I eat raw when I can mostly Juice's. We love the wellness industry and like minded individuals. We work in it and love spending time with people of the same mindset. It makes life more enjoyable and fun. "

"I'd like to eat more raw vegan food :)"

" I love eating raw and am looking forward to gradually integrating more and more raw food into my diet. Meeting others who share a similar passion for nutritious and vibrant food will be an exciting step in my journey to becoming healthier!"

"Hi! I have been vegetarian for 18 years, vegan for the past 6, and am just starting to explore raw - it just seems like the natural progression of things:) "

"Hi! I just moved to Sarasota from Providence, RI. I've been raw for 6 months now and there's no turning back. It will be great to meet others in Florida with similar interests and to share delicious raw food!"

"transitioning from a "supposed" healthy diet to vegan has been like being blindfolded and finally being able to see the light. And knowing that there is like you, willing to fight for better health and a better world is the best part!!!"