Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the concept of nourishing traditions and methods of nurturing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. Food is medicine and a healthy diet can improve your overall well being. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a description about yourself …

Meet other vegans and vegetarians in the Dulles Corridor / Northern Virginia area and share ideas about vegetarian philosophy, recipes, restaurants, and products. Our members choose a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle for a variety of reasons including better health, animal rights, healthier planet, non-violence, and spiritual practice. Whether you are a long-time vegan or just starting out vegetarian, everyone is welcome to join us.

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

Sometimes you need like minded folks to help you go further in your path to health. This group supports one another in achieving that by means of following a nutritarian diet. Long time followers of this way of eating are available to share their successes and reversal of disease. What is a nutritarian diet? It is one that focuses on nutrient density of foods. Another way to put it is Health = Nutrients/Calorie. By greatly increasing the nutrients in your diet, you can lose weight while gaining …

To create a community of raw/living food enthusiasts living in the DC area. Social activities range from potluck, raw food/health events and classes.

This group are for people seriously committed to releasing weight (I use the word release because that which you "lose" you have a tendency to find again. I've released nearly 45 pounds in the last 7 months or so. It's been a journey where over the course of my life I've "lost" and "refound" :) nearly 100 pounds. This group is about making new connections who support this journey through fun meetups at healthy and GOOD local eating establishments (clean eating), fun Zumba/Kickboxing classes, jui …

I am interested in changing the way I think about food and am starting on a journey to read and discuss books that will provide information for thought. My focus is more on healthy living rather than on dieting. The first book, "What To Eat" by Marion Nestle is organized around the layout of most supermarkets. Looking for 6 Boomer Ladies who want to commit to purchasing the book and reading select content for discussion two times a month for five months at local restaurants. We will meet the 1st …

Weight issues are not **just** due to the food we eat, it's our RELATIONSHIP with the food we eat! One of the reasons dieting does not work is because we are not dealing with the root cause of our excess weight. We have the healthiest weight management program, gentle, quick and safe as well as the tools to deal with all the emotional aspects of the weight management! Empower your self for good by changing your relationship with food and receive tools that you will be able to use for the rest of …

Our environment impacts our health in many ways; The topics will be centered about creating a great environment both inside and out. We will learn about how our body works, how some traditions analyze health issues simply observing different parts of the body.We will talk about creating an energetic home using colors, shapes, smells, sounds, lights, energy based topics within our home and how it impacts us and our family, health issues such as eating healthy and local, challenges of breaking hab …

Looking for busy people who want to workout without being tortured, see consistent results and integrate healthy eating into everyday life. Our sessions are held at Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD from 5:30am to 6:30am Mon/Weds/Fri

I started this cooking group to encourage healthy eating and educate people about healthful food choices and cooking practices. Healthy food is delicious! I teach cooking classes and feed you. The four most important things in a healthy diet are...Plant strong, Nutrient rich, whole foods and healthy fats.

ANYTHING VEGAN CO-FOUNDER JASMINE IS ALSO A VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHEF FOR WHOLE FOODS MARKET TYSONS, FALLS CHURCH VA. WFM VEGAN COOKING CLUB IS HELD THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-8:30PM. "I FOCUS ON TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY PLANT-BASED FOODS THAT TASTE AMAZING!!!"

This group is for women who are currently going through anxiety and panic to meet others, as well as those who have recovered to share their success stories.

Networking and Support group for students & graduates of Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Spreading awareness about the health benefits of juicing, blending and living a healthy life. Disclaimer Note: The resources listed on this site are not intended to be fully systematic or complete, nor does inclusion here imply any endorsement or recommendation by juiceveggieshealth or contributors to these posts.Juiceveggieshealth. make no warranties, express or implied, about the value or utility for any purpose of the information and resources contained herein.

This group is dedicated to tranforming our fat bodies to fit bodies through healthy eating, excercise and positive interaction!

This group is for everyone who loves healthy Thai foods and wants to learn how to cook for yourself or family. Even you are busy moms, working women or business men with easy, simple recipes won't take too much time but you will have all good nutrients, low in carb & fat, high in vitamins & fibers, fresh and good for everyone, best for someone who on diet. Also you will learn how to make your meal as your medicine fallow the principle of Thai Traditional Medicine or Thai Holistic Healing. Let's …

Healthy Eating Specialist, Lindsey Kane is a registered dietitian and offers FREE Nutrition Support: Nutrition Classes, Product Recommendations, Personal Nutrition Consultations, Shopping Tours, Meal Planning & Recipe development, and Simple Cooking Demo's! Contact Lindsey at Lindsey.Kane@WholeFoods.com. Nutrition Classes will also be announced on the Alexandria Whole Foods Market's Facebook page and in the Whole Foods Market, Old Town Store Calendar!

A group for people that want to eat healthy (or healthier) and want to meet cool people at the same time. We'll kick-start the group with a screening of the documentary "Forks over Knives" and follow it with a panel discussion on 12/16/2012 from 2pm - 5pm at the Arlington Public Library - Central (Ballston). If it goes well, we can plan other fun events.

Let's come and talk about our food choices and how to make better food choices that will create health and healing. Our personal Nutrition plays a large part in our overall health. All of our meetings will help our members to stay focusd on making healthy choices and adding more tasty food recipes that will stop starvation diets. We are a group that loves to EAT more but want to Weigh less and increase our health and energy. Obesity and its related diseases can be a challenge. Our group members …

Take your fitness to a new and exciting level in 2013 all while having a blast and hanging with your fellow Moms! Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Courtney Connors, has created a heart pumping, muscle burning, boot camp style workout for ALL LEVELS using your body and what it's made of! Sculpt and tone through safe and effective training along with nutritional guidance on clean eating and how to create a balanced life. Please wear weather appropriate sports/ fitness clothing that you don't m …

This group is for the entire family to get HEALTHY and Fit through learning to eat better and exercise together. I've learned through the 60+ lbs. I dropped  that the key to losing the weight and successfully keeping it off is through what I eat, how much I eat and when I eat. As a parent of 5 adult children and 3 grandsons, it is very important that we model the correct behavior for our children. So if you want to put your family on the right path then you're in the right place!

Fabulously Fit 50 is an option for anyone approaching 50 or older, that woke up and realized they want to get HEALTHY, lose weight, feel better and look FABULOUS but they don't know where to start? Or the doctor may have mentioned high blood pressure, the possibilities of heart disease, bad cholesterol, or diabetes if they don't start eating better and exercising and they don't know what to do? These meetup gatherings will offer real proven options that are fun and supportive!

Share your passion for discovering new cooking techniques & kitchen chemistry, creating and, of course, EATING healthy gourmet meals with other serious foodies. Let's take turns hosting events so we may also exchange ideas for new gadgets, prep secrets, and other how- to tricks, etc. We can learn from each other while creating unique and delicious experiences. I personally enjoy creating FAST & HEALTHY gourmet foods that my feathered, scaled, and furry family members may share ;)). Join me in ma …

Calling all natural divas and gents in the DMV!!! The Sisterlocked Diva wants to bring the fun social chatter from social media into lively and interactive in-person meet ups! This meet up group is for transitioners, new natural divas, TWA and fro lovers, loc rockers, Sisterlock rockers, twisted sisters, and protective style rocking queens! Brothers we welcome you too! Come out and mingle with The Sisterlocked Diva as we talk hair care, hair products, healthy eating, exercise, skin beauty, makeu …

We need you! We are a group of women who continually seek ways to create a more conscious and connected life; women who are practitioners in a holistic health or healing modality; women who want to connect with an inspired community. Lots of years of experience, or just learning about other ways to live? You are welcome here! The groups mission is to inspire and empower you to create the life and health of your dreams! Through lectures, panels, workshops, and shared meals we will encourage each …

Connecting to motivate and empower ourselves to look,feel,and be our best !

This is a group for ladies struggling with dieting and wanting to change their behaviors about eating. Do you struggle with food being the center of your life? Do you overeat due to stress? We will meet in various restaurants and malls to discuss a plan that we can each develop to have a healthy attitude toward food.