Here are the facts as discrete as possible (reference links on the bottom): We believe our everyday food is inefficient. Energy production/cost efficiency ---e.g. less than 1% of the consumed energy in production of beef is actually produces the final product) ---This also applies to most most farm plant foods. Time consumption ---It takes more than a year for one cow to mature for consumption. Social norms should be reevaluated. -- Anything can be eaten as long as its benefit/harm is scient …

Join our monthly meetings for some delicious fruit and meet some new positive minded people...You don't need to be a raw-foodie to join this group, we welcome everybody who wants to learn more about healthy lifestyle, the raw-food movement, veganism, or just to hang out for a fun meeting with some awesome people ;) Just bring some of your favorite fruit, some fresh juice or a raw dish to share with everyone and make some new friends.

Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss vegan diet and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome!We hope to educate, support and inspire you to live a healthy life and support you where you are. This group will help you find a program that best suits your needs without judgment.

We are a passionate group of health conscious, loving, non-judgmental people striving to improve ourselves. The purpose of this group is to educate, offer friendship and support, build community and use our buying power to get group discounts on raw products and services which are made available to members of the group. As you may already know, the Raw Food Diet offers many wonderful benefits such as freedom from disease, healthy weight loss, improved digestion, abundant energy, glowing skin a …

This group brings together avid readers once or twice a month for a vegan food potluck and discussion of the prize-winning fictional novel du jour. For example, we might meet over tempeh reuben and lentil loaf to discuss a recent award winning novel (examples of recent award winning novels: Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk [National Book Critics Circle 2013], The Round House [National Book Award 2012], or The Orphan Master's Son [Pulitzer 2013]). Also, wine and spirits!

This is a group for people who want to learn and share their knowledge about holistic lifestyles, healthy eating, and food preperation. The Organizer, Gail Zikri, has trained with some of the most notable chefs/health pros in the tri-state area and throughout the country . She is a great vegan, vegetarian and raw-living food chef and educator and has been teaching Yoga for over 15 years. She currently conducts various classes in the Hoboken and NYC area, and will even give classes in your own ki …

This group is for anyone looking to learn more about whole raw foods, cleansing, detoxing and simply learning more about ways to improve their health.

This groups is for busy people who want to learn how to be healthy, satisfied vegetarians and for those have lost taste for frozen food, fast food, canned food, spending too much on food, etc. *People who are not strict vegetarians are welcome!

Calling all NYC area foodies interested in healthy eating, enjoying fine wine, good companionship, warm atmosphere for social and business networking, in relaxed and comfortable Manhattan (primarily) venues, with no rush to leave, all at affordable cost. We will not be going to restaurants for their regular meals, you can do that on your own. We plan frequent meet-ups in select private and unique venues, buffet or sit-down, and encourage your opinions for what you want most to enjoy. Classes, gu …

We positively promote a vegan lifestyle through our events, content, and community. Mission Our mission is to positively introduce plant based ideology into today’s mainstream society. At our large-scale event, we do this by showcasing new and existing products that make everyday vegan life more convenient and accessible. Description The Seed is a plant based lifestyle company, focused on six elements of awareness and education affecting vegans, vegetarians, and the veg curious: Health & Wellnes …

Zensuality is a group that offers meet ups concerning sacred sexuality for woman & men. We offer Zensual Dance classes,where women and men can connect with their sensuality through dances and exercises that tap into the dormant kundalini energy (sexual energy) at the base of the spine. (First Dance Class Free!) Come to Zensual Yoga and practice yoga in the buff! Both the Zensual Yoga and Zensual Dance classes have live musicians playing. The yoga class is a combination of Vinyasa and Kudalini Y …

Do you love trying new vegetarian & vegan restaurants?  Do you enjoy the company of fellow vegetarians & vegans?  Are you occasionally frustrated that your meat-eating friends "don't get it," and do you wish to dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food that you do? Welcome to our group.  What I am especially proud of is all the wonderful members we have.  We seem to attract some of the very nicest, most thoughtful people in New York.  Given the focus of our gro …

I8 FOOD BLOG: This is were me and my authors/editors drop our wisdom with reviews, eatymology, recipes, etc! Our new food blog is up! http://www.i8nyc.com TWITTER @ I8AND8: Every Deal will be posted there. That's right. You get the inside track to invites on everything I get. Well, most :) http://www.twitter.com/i8and8 I8 FACEBOOK PAGE: You will get invited FIRST to Exclusive Events. All you have to do is 'Like' Us and you're good to go! http://www.facebook.com/i8nyc I8 SUPPER …

I8 FOOD BLOG: This is where me and my authors/editors drop our wisdom with reviews, eatymology, recipes, etc! Our new food blog is up! http://www.i8nyc.com TWITTER @ I8AND8: Every Deal will be posted there. That's right. You get the inside track to invites on everything I get. Well, most :) http://www.twitter.com/i8and8 I8 FACEBOOK PAGE: You will get invited FIRST to Exclusive Events. All you have to do is 'Like' Us and you're good to go! http://www.facebook.com/i8nyc I8 SU …

Our 2009-2010 series will focus on Food and Faith. Over the course of the next 8 months (October 2009 to May 2010), we will delve into how faith interprets and addresses the many issues surrounding food and water: from nutrition and hunger, access to food, to food and water security. We hope that you can join us for this exciting new series. ========================================== What's faith got to do with it? Everything! 95% of the world's population associates with one or another spiritua …

Join us for cooking classes, tours of farms and farmers markets, ethnic neighborhoods and eateries, nutrition events, hikes, walks, yoga, movie nights and more. Events will be in Northern NJ, Hoboken, Weehawken, NYC and the Hudson Valley.

This meetup is for those people interested in sponsoring and joining a vegan based health, fitness, wellness, and social community center. The planned center will feature: - A full gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. - Group Pilates, yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts, meditation, and other classes. - Dancing classes to include ballroom, jazz, and tap. - Educational classes and speakers on nutrition, cooking, fitness, health, and plant-based lifestyles. …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

NYC Vegan / Vegetarian Eating and Events! NYC Vegans was started by Daphne Cheng on March 15, 2011.  On Oct. 15, 2012, after 19 fantastic months of her leadership, she stepped down.  I am now organizing the group. Thanks to Daphne for all her excellent work!  Below is Daphne's original group description.  New York has so many excellent vegan / vegetarian restaurants and resources.  I look forward to builiding on Daphne's legacy of success, with excellent events for NYC Vegans. -David Greene Don …

This is a group for people that want to learn more about how to live a truly healthy lifestyle. We hold weekly workshops and Q&A sessions that touch upon a different subject every two weeks. Most of what we learn about health comes from a quick soundbite or is a message being put out by a large organization trying to sell their product or drug. At our Meetings we discuss the truth about health. We discuss, in depth, various topics ranging anywhere from Organic foods, Raw foods, Chiropractic care …

We are interested in gathering like minded individuals who want to become more conscious of integrating holistic nutrition with appropriate exercise and the facilitation of the mind body connection. by collaborating as a group, we believe we can creatively take on bigger ideas and accomplish more Our mission is to expand our circle of influence, teach, and learn from as many people as possible about proper exercise, eating, and mind body practices.                                                 …

What is JourneyDance™? JourneyDance™ is a grooving celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance™ reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free, and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey to self-acceptance and transformation. For more information email:ton …

Vegan & Veg kids want to meet & play with others who share the feeling - we're friends of animals on the land, sea, & air. :) A social and support group for vegan and vegetarian children and their parents living inNew York City. Let's celebrate with get-togethers, holidays, birthday parties and picnics - all veg! Many groups are veg, but don't have many kids or kid-friendly activities. Other groups are kid-friendly, but animal-filled (not in the nice way)! This special group will help your k …

Welcome to the SHAMBALLAH TRIBAL COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK! We are part of the Shamballah Community International, a world-wide group with the goal of creating a healthy, self-sustainable, emotionally balanced, peaceful world. Our members include people of all ages, nationalities, professions, and cultures. The diversity of our members makes our Tribe rich and fruitful. We are interested in: * Healing & Energy works * JIKIDEN REIKI * Channeling * Martial Arts * Drawing and Painting * Pe …

You walk down the produce aisle and think hmmm...could I juice that? You look at leafy greens and imagine them pulverized, pressed, and fiber free in a tall glass. In short, you understand the power of juicing! Juicing Fools is the home of juicing enthusiasts in New York City. We bring together new and experienced juicers to celebrate the art and health benefits of juicing together. We will visit juice bars throughout the city and have juicing demonstrations. And we don't discriminate - if you'r …

Have you ever been interested in going to a Buddhist event in New York City and not been able to find it? Or, even worse, heard about it after it happened??? This page will feature the upcoming visits to New York of extraordinary Buddhist teachers plus interesting classes happening around town and in the greater New York City metro area (+ a short trip away too). The calendar on MeetUp will help everyone see what is coming. Hope you find this helpful!!! Check out the "Dharma Drink" group to …

This is a group for anyone interested in healthy eating, women issues, family life style and self development. I started this group because I want to bring women together discussing issues that are important in our daily lives and our family. Looking forward to have many important discussions with all members regardless of age, ethnics and religions. We will get together on a monthly basis together enjoying an affordable lunch and various activities and anything else that looks like fun.

Welcome! This is a fun and happy community for those interested in organics and those leading an organic lifestyle! We're a group of positive minded people that believe in organic foods and organic living for the well being of ourselves, our families, our animal companions, and the planet. There are lots of great advocacy groups aimed at building awareness and changing legislation regarding organics. While we fully support those efforts, our focus is building relationships with organic minded pe …