High brow, low brow arts and culture. Whether we visit & experience vicariously, or create it ourselves. Dining experiences involving Real Food -- not processed -- (out at some place, or perhaps we will even meet and cook our own Real Food). Hikes undertaken at leisure, so we can see scenery without racing through it. Geographic location will include upper Fairfield County and probably all of Litchfield County. Some events should simply be just healthy crazy FUN. Because getting crazy is definit …

This group is a forum to share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through real, whole, traditional foods and an omnivorous diet. What are traditional foods? Traditional foods include organic fruits and vegetables, high quality fats (butter, ghee, coconut oil, etc) grass-fed and pastured meats, free-range eggs, organic dai …

We are born with genetic tendencies of succumbing to chronic, degenerative diseases that we inherit from our parents. We grow up being told that how our health goes as we age is mostly dictated by our genes. In my case, my father died from a heart attack at the age of 52. Heart attacks also claimed the lives of both of my grandfathers. It looks like the odds are against me. What if the foods we eat have more to do with the expression of our genetic tendencies than our genes? Over the last 12 y …

The effects of whole foods

Are you interested in transforming your health and weight through a nutritious eating plan and healthy lifestyle? The Processed-Free Living support group can greatly increase your chances for success. Dee McCaffrey, founder of Processed-Free America and author of The Science of Skinny, lost 100 pounds and has kept the weight off for over 20 years by staying away from processed foods—and through giving and receiving support to others who are on the same path. The Science of Skinny details her jou …

Living in the east end of Long Island, we are a community of farmers , fishermen, locals , artists and weekenders --surrounded by incredible natural beauty. Now is the time to bring all those together who seek a more healthier , more sustainable lifestyle. Weather you are a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or even flexatarian--- let's meetup and share our love of great food with new friends in our beautiful community.

JUSTFOOD organic juice and chocolate bar is a contemporary culinary destination for experiencing wellness through food and community events. We make fresh and cold-pressed vegetable and fruit juices, gourmet smoothies, handmade raw chocolate and a rotating selection of savory raw food. Our offerings and events include: Juice cleanse programs Annual retreats in Costa Rica Catering for events and dinner parties Raw food workshops and demonstrations Lifestyle and health coaching Speaking enga …

...Where vegans feel at home, and the not-yet-meat-free-but-looking-to-get-there are warmly welcomed. Whether you've been following a vegan diet for many years, for a few days, or you're just starting to think about it... we invite you to join us for fun, food, community & outreach! Do you wonder why more & more people are going meat-free, egg-free, dairy-free? Then check out this letter I wrote just for you.* Here's more information about the meetup group, and how to use it. And to help make o …

This is a new group formed to promote eating a healthy, plant-based diet that is open to the public. Each meeting will have an educational topic and a vegan/vegetarian potluck dinner. Attendees are asked to bring food to share as well as paying a fee of $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6 - 13 years, 5 and under are free. First meeting is Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Jack Jackter Elementary School, Room 78 in Colchester, CT

NAMASTE KINDRED FRIENDS, and a warm welcome to The Connecticut Holistic Health & Lifestyle Alliance! Created by Rosa Conti in 2008, the CHHLA is a real-life call-to-action holistic health (mind/body/spirit) grassroots multi-community initiative that currently unites a fast growing tribe of 1,000+ local and interstate-wide enlightened members. OUR VISION is to unite an inspired, cooperative-spirit of like-minded people who want to create a ripple effect of healthy awareness first in OURSELVES, s …

Meet other like minded people interested in a Healthy Lifestyle and learn about other alternatives to fit your unique life and body. Discussions on eating healthy foods, bodywork, massage, exercise, and balancing your life. Every body is welcome, those if fit mind, body, & spirit. And those suffering with stress, pain, flexibility issues, nerve or muscle disorders such as MS and Fibromyalgia.

The purpose of this Holistic Wellness group is to bring folks together to share in natural/holistic health and wellness in a fun and free way, and to encourage the growth of the natural/holistic community at large through discussions, workshops, and other events. As a Holistic Health Counselor, I started this group to reach out to people who are seeking to promote, create, and share information or learn about holistic concepts and lifestyle.... a sort of solace space from the mainstream.Events w …

I am taking a journey... wanna come? I started a weight loss journey through a healthy lifestyle and I am looking for like minded people to join me. We'll meet once a week at Starbucks to get together and talk about our goals, our challenges, and how we can help each other.

Intentions for this forum: 1. Create an online network of like-minded practitioners who will get to know and trust each other. (will meet in person monthly – 1st Monday of every month) 2. Create a database of bios and stories, which include the local practitioners’ scope of practice to serve as a basis for referral to each other. 3. Create/share/announce educational events you are holding for the local community both patients and practitioners so we can continue to teach and learn from each othe …

Interested in plant-based nutrition? Already vegan? Curious but don't know where to start? This is the group for you! Come join us as we share food, recipes, and knowledge, make new friends, and have fun! Viva la veggie!

This group was started to help people learn about natural weight loss through juicing and eating a whole foods, plant based diet. Whether you are a seasoned juicer or just curious about adding some juice to your regular diet. This group is for you. I have been juicing on and off for 25 years. 12 years ago I lost 120 pounds juicing and following a "whole foods, plant based diet." I'd like to share what I've learned and encourage those of you who have tried "diet after diet" only to put the weight …

This is a group for like minded WOMEN that want to loose weight and/or maintain weight loss. We will trade recipes, share tips and tricks in the kitchen, talk fitness and exercise fads, talk about emotional eating, discuss the latest in cutting edge scientific nutrition theory. We will support each other and hold each other accountable when we have trouble holding ourselves accountable. My father always said "if you want to be successful in life surround yourself with other successful people". I …

Learn about key medicinal herbs and Nutritionals to use in a clinical setting for the support of optimum health and vitality. Understand the methods by which the body utilizes Whole Food Nutrients for all key metabolic and system functions. Learn the difference between synthetic, synthesized, laboratory grown vitamin isolates and full Vitamin Complexes found in nature. Explore how each impact our health in varying ways.

We are a group of people from all walks of life who are passionate about Health & Wellness. Our goal is to nurture, support and cultivate a group of like-minded people who wish to live healthy, in what is quickly becoming, an unhealthy world. We strive to offer a variety of well organized, health related activities such as: Cooking classes/demos to learn healthy, organic, whole food preparation Dining at Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants Guest speakers to discuss healthy living and holistic opti …