Meet others in Leesburg interested in a holistic and integrative approach to overall health and well-being. Gather to discuss whole foods nutrition, stress management/relaxation techniques, alternative healing modalities such as integrative medicine, acupuncture, supplementation, reiki, yoga, massage, energy work, etc. Local healers will attend and speak on timely and relevant topics. This group is great for people who currently use integrative and/or holistic modalities and approaches for …

This group is for health conscious people everywhere, looking to connect with Vegans, Raw foodists, Vegetarians and others that are in transition to one of these lifestyles.  This is also a good  group if you are looking to add healthy additions to your plate even if you are not a vegan, vegetarian or raw foodist.  It's never to late to green your plate! We will plan a variety of meetups from potlucks to seminars/webinars! If you have any event ideas and great recipes, please post them on the me …

Whole, happy health is connected to all parts of our body and all aspects of our lifestyle. It is true that good health is connected from our heads to our feet and beyond. At our monthly seminars you can learn how cranial and dental issues, structure, nutrition, posture, environmental toxins, stress and emotions play a role in your overall health and how they are all connected to each other. Learn how to heal from the inside out by understanding the systemic whole body connections to sympto …

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 …

VIVA LA RAW! Welcome to DC RAW! This is a Meetup for raw food lovers and enthusiasts to connect, hang out, learn, experiment and enjoy each other! We will be focused on raw vegan food, as well as support for raw food lovers and exploration of all things raw in the DMV! All diets welcome, as are assistant organizers! Feel free to suggest or volunteer to organize an event that you think would benefit the group! Thanks for joining!

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 …

This meetup was inspired by a desire to gather a community of people who are interested in exploring pathways to living in a whole new way. Together we will learn how to care for our mind, body, and spirit thorough whole foods, raw foods, green smoothies, yoga, meditation, breath work, bodywork, energy balancing, green living, aromatherapy, and more! Join us for what promises to be an amazing journey!

This group was started in order to connect residents of the greater Fredericksburg area with natural, whole foods from local family farms. We are interested in exchanging information about how to obtain and prepare nourishing, traditional foods, and in exploring the work and nutrition principles of Weston A. Price. If you are interested in improving your health through diet, want to know how best to support your nutritional needs throughout pregnancy, to feed your children to support their opti …

Let's enjoy all things animal friendly! We will be having vegan potlucks at members homes, food demonstrations, picnics and attend cruelty free events. For vegans, vegetarians, or vegan-friendly.

We initially started this group to spread the tradition of fermented foods, but we are broadening our scope to include a variety of fun, healthful kitchen adventures.  We will get our hands into all kinds of recipes, from kombucha to kale and from soup to pickles. We think it is much more fun than doing it by yourself, too! You should think about joining if you are into probiotics, eating traditional, minimally processed, healthful, or natural, home-made foods. You should definitely join if you …

Staunton is a small town with big city appetite, and the restaurants to prove it! We know unprocessed foods from local farms are better than those made from chemistry sets. I started this meetup group to complement and build on Staunton's gastric intellect. I plan to host at least two meetups per month in which I talk for about 30 minutes about what's in my brain. Then I'll eagerly listen to what's in yours! Some of my interests are: -Benefits of whole/real/unprocessed foods -The basics: Wha …

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!!!"

Do you maintain a Real Foods lifestyle? Are you interested in getting started with learning how to? Join us for a mix of events including recipe swaps, Real Food connections, informal seminars, book and blog reviews, hands-on cooking demonstrations, food storage ideas, real foods expeditions (farm visits and market trips), and the occasional pot luck or family night. Learn to cook traditional foods and save time and money on yours meals. Best of all, you can better maintain a Real Foods diet wit …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by a GAPS Practitioner. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Huma …

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 …

This is a meetup for the Weston A. Price Richmond Chapter (WAPF Richmond). We are interested in exchanging information about how to obtain and prepare nourishing, traditional foods, and in exploring the work and nutrition principles of Weston A. Price. If you are interested in improving your health through diet, want to know how best to support your nutritional needs throughout pregnancy, to feed your children to support their optimal growth and development, or just to meet other people who love …

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!

Welcome to rAwNNAPOLIS! Join the group to hear about monthly raw vegan potlucks and other good fun! If you are interested in health, fitness, weight loss, or just trying new things, this is for you. Come enjoy great food, great company, all while reaching towards your health and fitness goals.

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 …

Calling all REAL foodies and lovers of traditional food! PLUS those who are interested in learning more and have just started on the journey! I am passionate about building a community of people who are passionate about REAL and traditional food for the health of themselves and their families. This group is for those who desire to heal or reclaim their health but also for those whose interest has been peeked for one reason or another. Let's join together and support each other in our personal jo …

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 …

In these days of rising health costs and increasing obesity and diabetes it is important that we take responsibility for our health. Knowing is one thing and knowing the "how to" make lifestyle changes sensibly is yet another. Monthy meetings of education, support, cooking classes and plant based foods recipes taste testing wlll help you with the transition and make friends for life.

We're creating this group as a way to get the GLUTEN FREE conversation, product tips, kids' events, recipe sharing and cooking classes going! Everyone is welcome, whether you are interested in exploring a gluten free lifestyle or you are diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Our mission is to have an environment of collaboration and exploration in a supportive, positive manner. It is free to join and all of our events are held right here at Whole Foods Market and free, unless otherwise noted.

Plant-powered people of the Northern Shenandoah Valley and Eastern Panhandle: You are not alone! Find like-minded people for potlucks, parties, plant-based food preparation classes (raw and cooked), recipes, and more!