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 …

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...

"Educate and motivate people to eat a plant-strong diet so they can enhance their lives and avoid the common killer diseases." Rip Esselstyn - Engine 2 Diet Watching Forks over Knives was an eye opening, and life changing experience for me! I have shared this book and movie with friends and family, all who have also decided to change their lives. I want to start a meetup group for all who are interested in becoming healthier and eating a whole-foods, plant based diet. This is a no-pressure group …

Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Everyone is welcome to come our local Raw Food Meetups to have fun, share raw food meals, support each other, and discuss the raw vegan diet and health issues. Whether you want to reach your ideal weight, eat a beautifying diet, share your story, or have the best health ever, this is a wonderful site for you. It's free to join, and you will receive our monthly newsletter!

The purpose of this group is to celebrate the deliciousness of food in its whole, natural state, to learn more about raw and living foods, to explore the many, varying aspects of this lifestyle, to meet new friends and visit with old ones, and, always, to have fun! All who are raw vegans or who are interested in the lifestyle are welcome. By joining, you will meet some of the most exciting people on earth! Hungry right now? For an up-to-date LIST OF RAW RESTAURANTS, go to the ABOUT page (see it …

Come meet other people who are gluten sensitivities/intolerant and are changing their health with food. Share recipes, meet for happy hour, learn to cook with new ingredients, meet for brunch and learn that you can feel better.

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For people who are interested in going to vegan cooking & raw food vegan classes, as well as plant-based nutritional lectures.

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 …

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. …

Calling all foodies! If you're loco for local, keen on quinoa, gaga for grass fed, a gluten free goddess, a vivacious vegan or vegetarian, or an organic maniac - then come join us! Meet others who share your passion for healthy food and be among the first to know about our special events! Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch is proud to be your Certified Organic Grocer and we look forward to meeting up with you!

Many people desire to be healthier, but don't know where to begin.  If you want to take charge of your health and well being while eating delicious foods and having fun at the same time, welcome aboard! Join us  Market  demonstrations and cooking classes on how to incorporate wholesome nutritionally dense foods into your diet. Whether you are new to healthy eating, vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or omnivore, welcome! Check out www.EatUnprocessed.com for free recipes and www.HealthyTasteofLA.com t …

The purpose of this group is to introduce you to a healthy lifestyle that makes you happy! If that means you're a vegiterian, a vegan, a raw enthusiast, a meat lover or a guten free-bee, this is the group for you! If it's food that gets you excited, we'll show you how to create a balanced healthy lifestyle! Come one, come all and share your excitment and passion with us!

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!

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events related to food, healthy living, green lifestyles, and nutritional education. We will have guest speakers that are foodies, chefs, healthy lifestyle coaches and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to live healthier, enjoy new foods & enrich your life. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market samples and meet other like-minded individ …