Come together for community support in healthy eating, clearing away old emotions and discovering a truly healthy lifestyle together. Our group comes together and is committed to producing results like these: "My wife Susan brought me here, & at first I didn’t want to have anything to do with it. I have a friend who is a vegetarian & five months ago I used to give him a bad time about it. I eat steak & I am from Montana. I have been 85-90% raw for the past 3 months, I have lost 30 plus pounds. …

Join others in Orange County on the raw vegan adventure! We share raw food meals, and discuss raw vegan nutrition, as well as holistic health and eco living. We host regular potlucks, picnics, and attend raw food preparation classes, informative health lectures and other related events. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Thank you for being a part of our community!

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

The purpose of our MeetUp group is to facilitate building unforgettable relationships and sharing remarkable experiences. We're a unique and dynamic group of San Diegans that value powerful topics like health and wellness, animal rights, environmentalism and beyond. Some of us are lifestyle vegans, others may simply be committed to plant-based nutrition. And still others might be leaning towards veganism or vegan-curious. Whatever you label yourself, join us and please, spread the word. Finally, …

We created this Meetup group for those who are leaning toward a conscious way of living. Through food, actions, and community. We learn from each other, so coming together for communication, sharing and love is essential for us to thrive. With this in mind, we will be having plant-based raw nutrition and prep classes, speakers on nutrition and family/relationship harmony, potlucks, yoga, dinner parties, wild edible hikes, dehydrated food trade get-togethers, and whatever we or the members think …

This group is intended for beginner and advanced Raw Foodists who simply want to get together with like minded people. The attendees would be requested to bring a raw dish either store bought or prepared, their own cups, bowls and utensils (to minimize the host's work). The recipes should be at least 95% organic accompanied by their recipes if applicable.

Anyone who is interested in understanding more about how they can improve their general health, help prevent degenerative diseases, or who is interested in losing weight, getting deep regenerative sleep, detoxifying, speeding the healing of tissue injury or burns, lessening pain or depression, decreasing lymphatic congestion, cellulite, lymphedema, or wanting safe enjoyable & relaxing cosmetic improvement without surgery etc. is encouraged to join. Free community education classes are ongoing an …

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing our members with the opportunity to attend FREE nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating store tours, fitness assessments, a nutrition book club, and consultations w …

Are you interested in a fun, simple and healthier way of eating? Are you suffering from a health condition that you have been told is diet-related?  The purpose of this group is to support people who are trying to transition into a more healthier way of eating. Where ever you are in the process, there’s great ways to do this transition. Even if you are just trying it for the first time, you will gain valuable information on nutrition, healthier living, and more abundant life.  The purpose of thi …

Do you like edible gardening? Do you want to learn how to have an organic garden full of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables? GryFy is the largest and most active edible gardening Meetup group in Orange County. This group is dedicated to helping you learn how to "GRow Your Food Yourself (aka GryFy) with free monthly classes as well as other events. We emphasize organic growing using green methods that are practical for urban "farms" with little space to grow in.

This is a professional group for San Diego conscious business owners who are committed and passionate about people, the planet and profit. Find us on Facebook - Conscious Business Network - San Diego. Join our fan page and 'like' us. This page is here for you to use to post your events, give 3rd party testimonials about other members of the group and interact with each other between events. We will use this page to keep in touch with you and share in upcoming events. It all about you. You will s …

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food". _(Hippocrates 500 BC) This MeetUp was originally created to share and learn about Raw Foods and the balances that keep us healthy. Our new Mission is to inform as well as take action regarding health issues and the many health concerns that arise within our communities. This group can cover the gamut from Raw Food Recipes and their benefits, to the devastating effects of Fluoride in our water supply. We don't see how we could talk about just o …

A group where learning and sharing about natural medicine is the focus. Areas of interest include: Natural Medicine for Children and Families Native California plants and herbs Kitchen Medicine Raw Foods and Healthy Living Herbal Medicine Preparation Homeopathy Essential Oils and Flower essences and other topics

Have you struggled for years to lose weight? Are you sick and tired of feeling tired throughout your day? Are you interested in learning more about using your diet to feel better and improve your overall health? Wouldn’t you love to have a supportive group of people who will be by your side in your journey, encouraging you along the way? We know firsthand how challenging a healthy lifestyle can be in the world we live in – processed foods on every corner, the overwhelming stressors of daily life …

Kale University is an open-source website dedicated to all our health related interests. We advocate a whole-food plant-based diet and welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about taking health into their own hands. No matter your path, there is plenty of wonderful information available on this site. Kale U. is a non-profit 501c3 Corporation under the umbrella of Excellence In Media Inc. The site will provide hand picked videos, articles, movies, books, recipes, links and life chang …

Welcome to The Naked Kitchen! The Naked Kitchen is all about bringing together the people in our community who share a passion for a whole foods plant-based diet. We fully support all branches of plant-based eating, including, raw, cooked, juicing, gluten free, soy free, family friendly and more. Our Meetup events include cooking classes, picnics and potlucks, learning adventures and more. Whether you are an experienced plant-based eater or are just starting out on this amazing journey, we have …

This group is centered on the philosophy that good health is dependent on proper movement of the body and the mind. In this group, members will learn and discuss the tools necessary for good movement in the mind and body. This includes learning self-care strategies such as consuming certain power foods, performing breathing exercises to calm the mind, learning yoga based exercises to do at the office or at home, and others. Each meet-up will address common issues people have from time to time in …

Group to support people embracing a wholistic Vegan, Live Food, Healthy Lifestyle. Featuring support, potlucks, outings, fitness, discussions, friends, education.

It would be interesting, entertaining, fun and educational to meet more people who are interested in vegan and raw vegan potlucks and awareness themed movies. We can meet at my apartment's theatre and aftwards share our dishes and recipes. Anyone who is vegan or raw vegan curious or who has been living the raw life for decades is welcome. Here we will share stories and testimonials of our successes with a plant based diet

Experience the city with friends while your taste buds experience the flavors of the world. Join us on our adventures as we explore some of the wonderful scenes of San Diego and taste the delicious vegan creations of Lucky Boom's Michelle. Her cuisine is influenced by her travels of the world, combined with her love of making healthy food taste sinful. Maybe socializing at a vegan happy hour in a quaint neighborhood bar while munching on Argentine empanadas with a craft beer; a mid-fall picnic a …

Welcome to the Italian Cooking Class Group, where you will meet our Chef Laura and other people interested in cooking, dining and food tasting. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or a novice, this culinary experience promises to be fun and enjoyable. We will show you how to prepare delicious meals and mouth watering desserts. Our chef Laura is a trained chef, pastry chef and chocolatier. We will have lots of great classes: everything about coffee – you can meet our coffee master Raffaele from N …

Vegans/Vegetarians of Menifee/Temecula and surroundings are a group of compassionate animal lovers that wish to meet like-minded people and share amazing healthy vegan food, and participate in events that promote compassion toward animals and a healthy nutritional lifestyle. We will have meetups created by you, as well as fun and exciting ones I have in mind, such as; Potlucks, movie junk food nights, holiday events, animal sanctuary tours, cooking classes and recipe sharing gatherings, dessert …

We are a group of folks in San Diego County who are interested in learning more about vegan and/or plant-based cooking. Members can get together for vegan/plant-based cooking clubs and events and vegan/plant-based cooking classes will be posted. One idea is to have meetups where members share food costs/ingredients and create several meals for the coming week. Another is to attend cooking classes together, or just be informed about up-coming events. Another idea is to have casual and free cookin …

Building a community of likeminded folks to learn, support, and share the tradition of producing and consuming fermented foods such as Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Kefir, Pickles, etc...

Do you have a passion for Vegan food? Have you ever wanted to start your own juice bar, cafe or restaurant? Do you have a desire to better your own health, or maybe change the world? We will not only show you how...we will help you do it. The basic part is learning how to make recipes, absorbing why becoming Vegan is life changing, and getting mentoring from like minded friends. So whether you are a newbie, or an experienced pro, there is a place for you here. Get involved to learn or teach. Com …

Love homemade, plant-strong meals? Join this group to team up with other cooks and prep food for the week to take home with you. Learn new recipes Stretch your food dollar Share the workload and get it done faster Build your cooking skills Make new friends New to plant-strong diets? You can learn more here: http://www.forksoverknives.com/ http://engine2diet.com/ Let's all do more with: teaching people to cook, finding sustainable/local farmers, encourage buying from artisan sources over big bo …

This is a group for anyone who is Vegan or is interested in learning more about a vegan lifestyle . We are are also active in many other ways like hiking, yoga, being or getting fit by many forms of exercise. Also for those who love the planet, including all living things, this is for you. We would like to meet once a week in Laguna Beach to socialize and share with each other similar interests including recipies, stories, outdoor excursions and of course...food. We are excited to meet people ju …

Gluten Free Living can be confusing and challenging sometimes. Deanna's Gluten Free Living Class will help you make healthy living easier than you ever thought possible. We will have talks and demonstrations about all things Gluten Free & Healthy. Join us for fun, informative and hands on activities to help improve your everyday. Delish Fresh Food Tastings - Beverages - Fun Fitness - Health Info - Natural Skin Care For All Ages - Dining - Travel - Grocery Shopping, Recipes and More...