The Inland Empire Organic Produce Buying Club is a group of people living in and around Redlands, CA, and Cherry Valley, CA; we pool our money to make a big group purchase of fresh, certified organic produce from an organic wholesaler, and when possible, local, organic farms. Then we divide the produce evenly amongst the participants. Everyone goes home with a big basket containing a variety of fresh, organic fruits and veggies, for a fraction of what we would pay in supermarkets. Produce shares …

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!

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 …

The Greater Orange County Animal Rights Roundtable (GOCART) is dedicated to fostering awareness and discussion of issues concerning animal advocacy and veganism in Orange County and the rest of Southern California.  We meet every other month for a casual vegan dinner and an open-forum discussion.  Meetings are loosely-structured with a speaker, a basic agenda and a moderator.  Our meetings are guided by principles of non-judgment and non-confrontation. There is no charge to attend. Anyone is wel …

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 …

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 …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events geared at making us all the best we can be mind, body and soul. We will have certified nutritionists, personal trainers, culinary trained chefs and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to go forth and spread health. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market freebies too!

We are two graduate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine looking to foster a community of like-minded individuals who have an interest in holistic medicine, organic gardening, healthy diet , nutrition, herbs, balanced exercise, spiritual and therapeutic practices, meditation, nature, yoga, qi gong, tai chi and other wellness modalities. Some event ideas include; movie & discussion, potlucks, nature walks, qi gong, bike rides, cooking parties, garden talks & canning events. The purpose of our …

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

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 …

Loma Linda University, Center for Health Promotion has a Wholistic Medicine Clinic that treats children and adults for chronic conditions: asthma, allergies, autism, ADHD, irritable bowel, chronic fatigue, fibromyalga, etc. We are a consulting clinic and not a primary or accute care facility. Because we serve so many patients that are on a gluten and dairy free diet, we offer a free cooking and nutritional education class the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:00 - 7:30 PM to provide support. The pub …

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 …

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.

We decided to start this group to promote healthy living. Who can join? Anybody that would like to explore Vegan Raw eating and the benefits, or people that would like to learn or share new recipes, and to share it in monthly potlucks.

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

BELLA SAVOUR BRINGS YOU... LOS ANGELES VEGAN COOKING CLASS AND SOCIAL! As a vegan culinary artist I get asked all the time, "How do you make that?!" So I decided to start this group to share some secrets on how to make delicious vegan meals. But I also wanted this to be an opportunity for people to meet and socialize with likeminded individuals so having in home cooking classes seemed like the best idea! In the Los Angeles Vegan Cooking Class and Social you will get hands on help to create an e …

Calling all HCLFRV 80/10/10 811 Raw Vegan Fruitarian Frugivores, or ANYONE who enjoys fruit, come get your fruit-on at our next "Fruitluck" (Fruit Potluck). Please bring your empty belly and the sweetest seasonal whole fresh ripe raw preferably organic, heirloom and/or exotic fruits & shoots you can find! Let's keep it super simple, we'll just pig-out on nature's perfect food, which needs no improvement. We might play games, go on a short hike, or do a group meditation depending on the vibe. Sup …

Welcome to the FoodTrients MeetUp group! Stay tuned for information on upcoming book signing and tasting events, and other FoodTrients-related gatherings.  Exactly what is a FoodTrient? Wholesome foods have nutrients our bodies need to maintain optimum function.  FoodTrients™ are 26 powerful nutrients that specifically  promote health, wellness and longevity. Whether you’re 21 or over 50, your health is important. And what supports a healthy body more—inside and out—than the foods you eat? The r …

heartmindbelly is here for your "thriving!" We host events in Southern California, mainly LA and OC. We embrace conscious food and lifestyle habits from ancient and modern sources of wisdom, in order to heal, live optimally, and truly know the Self. Our activities include: learning about healing/cleansing tools, collaborating, sharing, cooking and embodying the wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and more modern food and lifestyle traditions (primal/raw foods, herbology, elemental bodywork includi …

This is a group for anyone interested in finding new ways to live a healthier lifestyle making new food choices. Using more organics and less animal products. Eating food as medicine.

This group is for you if you are interested in Eating Raw Foods and or Juicing. . Whether your Part-Time Raw, 100% Raw or looking to make a transition ,we want to provide classes and workshops and guest speakers to help you accomplish your goals. We have access to Organic Fruits and Vegetables at wholesale prices and would like to create a co-op. We want to create a likeminded community and grow our knowledge and experience with our health and the health of our families... We look forward to lea …

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 …

Join us!  We are looking to do various types of meet ups such as at your favorite restaurants, coffee shops, beaches to exercise and farmers markets! Let's inspire, learn, encourage each other to lead a healthy lifestyle AND most importantly make positive friendships.  Let's share our love for making green smoothies or juicing with others!  Let's have fun and be healthy together!

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 …

This group is for people who have an interest in living authentically in an ever changing world. A practical approach to feeling better through awareness... awareness of the foods we eat, thoughts we have, the products we use on our bodies and in our homes, the beliefs that keeps us from growing, etc. There are as many approaches to feeling good, as there are people in the world. Lets explore them all!!

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.