At our Nourishing USA's headquarters in New York City volunteers preform direct service in the community and strive to achieve “nutrition for all”. Nourishing USA is a United States-based non-profit organization. It consists of a nationwide network of more than 2000 community advocates and food rescue organizations that serves in the United States as well as Puerto Rico. The organization supports approximately 500 local charitable agencies operating including pantries, soup kitchens, senior cen …

Workshops on various topics in health & wellness, including reducing sugar consumption, eating gluten free, nutrition basics, weight loss, improving digestion, food politics. Will usually meet every other Sunday at a studio in midtown Manhattan. I am a a certified health coach and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

We are interested in gathering like minded individuals who want to become more conscious of integrating holistic nutrition with appropriate exercise and the facilitation of the mind body connection. by collaborating as a group, we believe we can creatively take on bigger ideas and accomplish more Our mission is to expand our circle of influence, teach, and learn from as many people as possible about proper exercise, eating, and mind body practices.                                                 …

We are the career chasers, the changemakers, the entrepreneurs, the ambitious multitaskers....basically we are the ones either making things happen or on our way. However, in our busy lives, it's important not to forget about our health. Who doesn't want to be healthy? So this is the group for you to hit 2 birds with 1 stone! Here we create a community for professional networking to not only share ideas, create commerce and success together in business, but also to create a community to share id …

This is a group for people who want to learn and share their knowledge about holistic lifestyles, healthy eating, and food preperation. The Organizer, Gail Zikri, has trained with some of the most notable chefs/health pros in the tri-state area and throughout the country . She is a great vegan, vegetarian and raw-living food chef and educator and has been teaching Yoga for over 15 years. She currently conducts various classes in the Hoboken and NYC area, and will even give classes in your own ki …

The purpose of this Meetup is to bring together people who are serious and ready to create the life and the body that they desire. How is this different from all the other Meetups about fitness or health? We believe that there has to be a holistic approach to health and well-being. Will we give you tips on nutrition and exercise? Of course! However, we want people who are willing to dig deeper to find the root causes and take action on them.

We all know that serious weight loss is about , "the journey - not the destination". But sometimes the journey can be lonely and overwhelming, so why not share it with a few others along the way? The Weight Loss Peer Support Connections group is a place where people making taking steps to change their life and habits can share information and experiences as we travel along our personal journeys. We will try new cuisines and share recipes that re-make old ones. Gain a deeper understanding of nutr …

This group is for people interested in the holistic approach to animal wellness . The primary focus will be on cat and dog nutrition and health, but people with other types of animal companion are also welcomed. The goal is to establish a productive, learning-oriented group where people can share information on nutrition, alternative & complementary therapies for health mainenance & preventive care, as well as ways to address actual health problems and illnesses that may challenge our animal c …

A venue for multi-disciplinary discussions that go beyond quantification of human biologic function to include ideas for how to optimize human performance across multiple domains including physical, mental, emotional and social. The presentations will span the gamut from the socio-cultural aspects of human health to the technologies and nutritional interventions that can enhance cognition, athletic performance and sense of general wellbeing. BioHackersNYC takes a broader view of biohacking compa …

Most of us agree that most people, in this day and age, are under a toxic load.  We are constantly exposed to environmental toxins not only in industrial chemical exposures, but in our every day life including our food, laundry detergent, hair care products, etc but in the air we breath, the water we drink and the beds we lay in. The cost of these toxins is not completely understood nor should it be underestimated!  Toxins have the capacity to rewire us - to change our thoughts, behaviors and de …

This group is for IIN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) graduates who live in NYC. Current IIN students are welcome to join as well. The purpose is to stay connected, exchange ideas, learn and support from each other but also find potential business connections and opportunities.

This is a Meetup group for anyone interested in making healthier food and lifestyle choices. Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why? Do you want to gain control without deprivation? Let's get together and discuss ways we can all improve our health and nutrition choices in a relaxed and social environment.

If you live in NYC and you are looking to lose weight, to get healthy, to have some fun.... this group is for you.... . You will have the opportunity to sample Beachbody's amazing workout programs for FREE!.... products such as P90X®, INSANITY™, TurboFire®, Brazil Butt lift and many more ... No matter your fitness level you will learn to get fit using the best home fitness programs ... no shortcuts, no gimmicks, no magic pills ... simple nutrition and exercise is what i have to offer ....

This group is for everyone who is interested in fitness, healthy lifestyle, and natural beauty. We will be meeting at bars or restaurants to discuss best strategies in nutrition, and fitness that we found very effective. The meetings will be held on Saturday afternoons. We are fitness professionals ourselves but the group welcomes everyone interested in improving their current health or fitness level.

This is a group for the people out there that work within the natural product industry. You make your living in the vitamin, supplements, green, organic, natural, nutrition, and health food industries and possibly shop in health food stores too! I started this group because the natural product industry is and has always been my passion dating back as long ago as my teenage years. I have made my life and my living from this industry and I would love to meet others who work within this industry as …

New Body Boot Camp & Wellness is Brooklyn's #1 fitness boot camp dedicated to helping clients take their bodies back through effective, fun fitness and nutrition programming. This meet up is to let the community know about and participate in our workshops and charity boot camp events.

This is a group for anyone who is interested in losing weight. Maybe you've tried lots of weight loss methods, but nothing has worked or perhaps this is your first time. We are here to offer great practical nutritional information and give our support to those of you who have made the decision to get slim and be healthy for 2013! I started this group, because I recognize the difficulties that people go through and the great amount of misinformation available when it come to slimming down.

Our 2009-2010 series will focus on Food and Faith. Over the course of the next 8 months (October 2009 to May 2010), we will delve into how faith interprets and addresses the many issues surrounding food and water: from nutrition and hunger, access to food, to food and water security. We hope that you can join us for this exciting new series. ========================================== What's faith got to do with it? Everything! 95% of the world's population associates with one or another spiritua …

This meetup is for those people interested in sponsoring and joining a vegan based health, fitness, wellness, and social community center. The planned center will feature: - A full gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. - Group Pilates, yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts, meditation, and other classes. - Dancing classes to include ballroom, jazz, and tap. - Educational classes and speakers on nutrition, cooking, fitness, health, and plant-based lifestyles. …

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? The GAPS Diet is based on the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She discovered the SCD Diet (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and took it a step further by describing the gut-brain connection in the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Her patients coined the term GAP Syndrome or simply GAPS. The diet became known as the GAPS Diet. G …

Let's sweat together, eat healthy cuisine together and take our health seriously! This group is for anyone who is interested in getting healthier!! All fitness levels are welcome and all types of eaters too (vegetarian/vegan/omnivores-- no judgements!). There will be outings/events like: bootcamps (indoor and outdoor), yoga classes, brunches, dinners, nutritional cleanses, zumba workshops... you name it!! We will get healthy and have fun together!

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

This group is for anyone looking to learn more about whole raw foods, cleansing, detoxing and simply learning more about ways to improve their health.

If you always wanted to KNOW: how to buy food how to read product labels how to save on your grocery bills how to eat for better health and energy, then this place is just for you. Join me!

Spend your Friday evenings getting in shape and making friends. Exercises will vary including circuit training and strength training with guest appearances by Pilates, Yoga, ZUMBA and Thai Boxing instructors. The important thing is we're moving around, sweating, and having fun! All levels welcome. Every Friday. Cost by donation (suggested $5). Bring a friend. Hope to see you there!

Meet other people in and around the 6th borough (Jersey City) who have celiac disease or other gluten sensitivities, learn and share tips and tricks, eat/drink safely at Jersey City restaurants and bars, and help raise local awareness. We will coordinate some of our activities with the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup Group (http://www.meetup.com/Celiac/) and other area groups.

We are the original and Official NYC Weight Loss Challenge!!!  RSVP today for the next Weight Loss Challenge! This is a Weight Loss Championship where you will get free coaching and an opportunity to win cash prizes! The cost for the entire challenge is only $35 which goes back to YOU if you are one of the top 3 winners! You will look AMAZING! We have tons of fun! Just check out our photo section! Note: Please do not join this meetup if your intention is to promote or sell you weight loss produ …

We are a passionate group of health conscious, loving, non-judgmental people striving to improve ourselves. The purpose of this group is to educate, offer friendship and support, build community and use our buying power to get group discounts on raw products and services which are made available to members of the group. As you may already know, the Raw Food Diet offers many wonderful benefits such as freedom from disease, healthy weight loss, improved digestion, abundant energy, glowing skin a …