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 …

Hello Everyone! Have you been looking to do something different lately. Well how about visiting a local farm? This meetup consists of educating myself and others as to how a farm works, what kind of food they grow, and how they grow their food.  Personally, I want to learn what it means for food to be organic, vs. pesticide free, hormone free, no GMO’s, etc etc. Nowadays it is so confusing to know what is the best thing to buy. Does this interest you too? I would love to meet other like minded …

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 …

What is San Clemente Walking & Hiking Group?We are a fun group of local people that leave in the City of San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and love to get outdoors, get some fresh air on the weekends and meet new people in the community. Who is the Organizer of the Group?Orshi McNaughton is the organizer, but occasionally Austin Johns will lead some of the hikes.How do I get a hold of the Organizer if I have a question?Orshi can be reached on her cell phone at (949) 929-0140 or via e …

Yoga means to yoke or to join. Join us at the Ayres Hotel and Spa in Mission Viejo for Yoga classes, learning the Philosophy of Yoga, and related wellness events, etc...  Learn how Yoga and massage on a regular basis can help you manage stress and benefit your body in so many ways. Yoga was developed in 15th century India.  There are 8 Branches of Yoga.  I teach Hatha Yoga.  Our Asanas (poses) were developed to prepare us for the highest form of meditation.  It is not a religion but a practice o …

Learn about health and nutrition by attending some free seminars hosted by the organizer, Kathy Kalaf, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Kathy is trained as a nutritional counselor and health coach.  First workshop is on "The Sugar Blues". Kathy is also the founder of a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the dangers of antibiotics, steroids, and birth control use, at www.atlanticjourneytowellness.org. She also owns and operates Candida.com …

This group is for people who have or have had breast cancer that want to discuss their treatment, recovery,  and experiences.

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 …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

I decided to start this group in order to invite people to join me in my FREE weekly lectures. The purpose of this group is to provide you with interesting and applicable information that will empower you in maintaining optimal health. Everyone and anyone interested in healthy alternative methods for maintaining wellness and health.

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 …

Hi! My name is Chassie and I'm in charge of putting on awesome classes and events at Whole Foods Market in Encinitas! I hope to build a community of friends that are interested in food, health, cooking and being awesome! Please feel free to share your thoughts on classes you would love to see at our store as well.

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

This group will bring together people who are interested in events at our store, including cooking classes, lectures about natural beauty and nutrition, wine and beer tasting, yoga classes, and more! Invite your friends, share your ideas and together we will build a Whole Foods network!

I started this group to help join people together who love to explore wellness options. I have another meet up group like this in Phoenix and we've had so much fun hiking, biking, meeting with guest lecturers, while exploring all kinds of wellness options. All ages are welcome and suggestions are encouraged for future events. Let's explore together!

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 …

If you are interested in learning to cook and eat healthy this is the group for you.  If you would like to give up "yo yo" dieting and end your "love affair" with sugar and carbs this is a group for you.  I am a Holistic Health Coach with training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University.  I teach health cooking classes where you will enjoy a full meal of soup, salad, side dishes, entree and dessert.  There are several different classes offered each month and each one …

This is the place to meet like minded individuals for support to improve your health and lifestyle. Focus is on gluten free, dairy free, soy free diets. These include Paleo, GAPS, Caveman, SCD and others that focus on whole organic foods. Support and problem solving is offered in the form of discussion on pertinent topics, sharing recipes, and possibly cooking classes. Experts will be present who can provide information on the relationship between diet and autoimmune diseases. Support is also of …

Hello my name is Robert James, this group is about achieving Optimal Health and Vitality . I will be having groups on Weight Loss ,Achieving Optimal Health and Vitality , Eyeology ,Iridology ,Sclerology,Live Blood Analysis. I have lost over 80 lbs and reversed several life threatening health conditions .I have a lot to share from my quest that saved my life . Looking very forward to meeting u in person .Robert James . Nature bestows youth and beauty to those who follow her laws .

This is a group for anyone interested in health, wellness and/or weight loss! We are here to have fun, meet new friends and to help and support each other in our own individual quests for health and wellness, including exercising together and gaining optimal health through good nutrition and lifestyle. We are open to men, women and families with children of any ages. Our events will include (but not be limited to): - Special Health Topic Meetings - Fitness Events (walking, hikes, yoga, bicycling …

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 …

In this group, we will be making food from scratch, and getting rid of the fears that stop us from creating our own homemade ingredients. Why buy your cheese, tempeh, mayonnaise, mustards, almond butters and other wonderful ingredients, when it is so simple to make at home? The possibilities are endless, and this group will help you to live a more sustainable life while saving money.

This is a health group for anyone interested in fitness, nutrition, healthy cooking, and making new friends in the process. We plan on having weekly group fitness classes as well as a monthly seminar on health topics, such as healthy cooking, whole food nutrition, detoxing, weight loss and overall wellness. Everyone and all skill levels are welcome. Looking forward to meeting you.

Nutrition is a really important part in a fertility journey. What we eat and drink and how we do it is the only external element we have some control over. Nutrition is extremely important for balancing the hormones, increase the chances of healthy ovulation, prevent recurrent miscarriage and support a healthy pregnancy. There are foods that can support your body in its reproductive efforts, providing specific nutrients needed for hormonal function, egg and sperm health, fetal development, , blo …