"The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods." http://www.forksoverknives.com Watching Forks over Knives was an eye opening, and life changing experience for us. We have shared this book and movie with friends and family, and want to start a meetup group for all who are interested in becoming healthier and eating a plant based, …

This is a group for those who want to commit themselves for 14 days of cooking every day. If you decide to participate, we will bulk purchase all the ingredients necessarily for you to shift your diet to "whole foods, plant-based diet", for at least one meal a day (the meals that you are going to cook). For the three weekend sessions when we meet, we will go through basic cooking techniques as well as flavoring techniques to put together a healthy and tasty meals just with plant-based diet.

WHAT IT IS: A team of runners Training and Competing on a 100% plant-based diet with certain goal races in mind: The first will be the California International Marathon with a few tune-up races leading up to CIM. OUR GOAL AND MISSION: The Project objective is to support and promote a healthy vegan diet by using Athleticism as a means to show and educate others on the benefits of eating this way, and what it can do for our performance as athletes. We welcome all runners, even if not competitive, …

Wellness Health Fair serves our community by providing health and wellness education. The purpose of this meetup is to keep you informed of our upcoming events. We offer FREE vegan and living foods cooking demonstrations, wellness movie nights, juicing classes and wellness lectures. Like us on Facebook where you can find pictures and information of past events, and vegan recipes. We also have a blog where we post vegan recipes on a weekly basis: http://sdarmhealthyliving.blogspot.com/

This is a group for people who are following the "Eat to Live" program created by Dr. Joel Fuhrman and who are eating a plant based, whole foods diet either for weight loss and/or superior health. We will meet once a week for potluck dinners in an Oakland home close to Piedmont Avenue, share recipes, and information about health related community events.

Ever think about where our food comes from? Ever imagine animals might have their own life purposes, beyond our dinner plates? Care to be healthier and minimize your impact on the Earth? Welcome to the Northbay Vegan Dinner Club! We get together to share good conversation over vegan meals at various venues in the North San Francisco Bay area. Whether you are a long time vegan or vegetarian, or you just want to learn more or try something new, you've come to the right place. Please join us to mee …

Are you a vegan, vegetarian or just curious about all of it? Come to a local Vegan Potluck and have a delicious meal, share your favorite vegan recipes and make new friends! Discuss living a healthy vegan lifestyle, free from animal cruelty. We request that potluck items be free from all animal products including dairy and eggs (check your ingredient list for hidden animal products like casein, whey, gelatin, meat or fish broths, honey, etc.) If you need recipe ideas, contact Janis. Please bring …

Are you a vegetarian, vegan, raw-foodist or just curious about trying these diets? Do you want to live a healthier, more joyful life, one that more fully expresses respect for the earth and compassion for all of it's inhabitants? All you need is knife, fork and membership in the Marin Vegan Dinner Club! Please join us for fantastic food, great conversation and important information about eating for a better future for all life on earth! Please note that while we welcome everyone to our Meetups, …

This is a group for anyone interested in joining the evolution that will overcome the the ecological crisis of our time. We are discussing one of the best books ever written, THE ASCENT OF HUMANITY by Charles Eisenstein (check the reviews on Amazon). The author reconciles the technological mind and the poetic heart. He provides the logic and insights that will, after eons of separation fed by the mavels of technology, bring us together in the coming Age of Reunion. A profound generalist, Eisenst …

Even if you are not vegan yet, our main goal is to meet other kind, compassionate, and healthy seeking people on the third sunday of the month at 5:30 pm for vegan potlucks and/or presentations, speakers, educational DVDs. We also have monthly dine outs, fitness excursions, book clubs and any other ideas you have regarding health, animal welfare and earth sustainablilty. When we have potlucks, please bring a plant based or vegan dish (no dairy or eggs) to our potlucks so that everyone can eat al …

Come join us as we grow eating plant strong! Meet with us and learn more about disease reversal, vegetarian diet, vegan diet, raw food we are open to potlucks, hikes, lectures, cooking classes and creative health inspiring programs. The purpose of our MeetUp group is to facilitate building unforgettable relationships and sharing remarkable experiences. We're a unique and dynamic group of Auburn Vegans that value powerful topics like health and wellness, animal rights, environmentalism and beyond …

Our Mid-Town Sacramento Young Living Group is dedicated to the education and training of all interested in Holistic Healing with Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Young Living is the world leader in therapeutic grade oils and we offer continuous training in better health through magnificant plant based healing methods. We strive to bring you the latest science and techniques in this industry. We are very excited to be part of the Sacramento Mid-Town community as we look through the prism of anci …

Enjoy vegan food in beautiful Santa Cruz County, California! Plant-based eating here is outstanding, as we have some of the freshest year-round produce in the world! Whether you're vegan, reducing animal product consumption, or just want to enjoy good conversation and a healthy meal free of animal products, please join us! Our meetups are Fun social events where you can explore your food options and choices with no pressure, honest. Why do some people reduce or eliminate animal product consumpti …

Have you wondered what all the fuss is about detox? Juices? Cleanses? Detox? Herbs? There's a reason why this is so popular and it's just not for health reasons. Detoxification is the back door to knowing yourself - the unfolding of one's spiritual path. This is a broad discussion on many elements of detoxifying addictions, clutter, food, etc - all the elements that distract us from unfolding our true purpose. This meetup is primarily for those who want to understand how the physical body works, …

A compassionate group who meet to learn how to eat with compassion...a fully plant based, vegan diet and learn how to exercise to stay fit, inside and out! All levels of fitness are welcome and you will learn how to cook and eat to maintain your health and lose weight or gain strength! Stay tuned for nutrition and fitness workouts to come! Please sign up on Sacramento Vegan Society Meetup as well! Check out our website too: www.sacramentovegansociety.com I love helping people get fit, inside and …