Location

Des Moines, IAUSA
(Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY)

Member of this
Meetup Group since

November 12, 2007

Organizer of this Meetup Group since

November 12, 2007

Introduction

Hello! I organized this Meetup because people keep asking me about my raw food lifestyle (I am 100% raw, about 95% of the time!) and I am hoping to find like-minded people to share ideas and experiences with. I expect this group to be a lot of fun!

Describe your current eating style, example: vegetarian, standard American diet, about 50% raw, etc...

I am almost 100% raw (translation: once in a while you just gotta eat popcorn at the movies, and although beer isn't really raw, I do like a cold one now and then!) I was a vegetarian for 14 years before going raw vegan.

What do you hope to get out of raw food Meetups?

To make friends and share what I have learned so far. I graduated in 2007 from Living Light Culinary and I am enrolled at IIN in NYC now. I see unnecessary suffering due to bad choices and I want to help people transition to a better way of living.

What are the biggest challenges facing you with regard to your eating habits?

I tend to be an "emotional eater." I like food (who doesn't?!) and sometimes use it as a substitute for other things. I also struggle with overeating when I find things I really like (I can seriously knock back a lot of raw cheesecake!)

Do you have a favorite raw food dish or recipe? If so, what is it?

I have lots of favorites and they change all the time! I make some great flax crackers (have even done chocolate ones!), I love to make fresh salad dressings. Deserts are a downfall: I love anything made with dates.!

Additional Information

"As we evolve as a group, I am really counting on input from all of you! Do you want to hear speakers at Meetups? See live (non) cooking demos? Watch films about the lifestyle -- or simply have a raw potluck group? Please tell me...I am all ears!"

What Sheree Clark is saying about this Meetup Group

Whether you are already enjoying the raw food lifestyle -- or just want to learn more -- our group is supportive and I learn something new at each meeting. Come once and you will want to join us every time!

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  • New Photo Comment
    Sheree Clark commented on a photo - 5 hours ago

    "Sheree and Robin toast to Cinco de Mayo."

  • Event Comment
    Sheree Clark commented on a Meetup - 2 weeks ago
    Sheree Clark

    Juices and Smoothies = Liquid Energy!

    "I think this group had some of the best questions (and enthusiasm!) of any I've spoken to lately. Thank you for coming, and thank you to Sharon, Angela and Diane for your support and for doing the "heavy lifting" for me. ..."

  • Event Comment
    Sheree Clark commented on a Meetup - Oct 16
    Sheree Clark

    Intro to Raw Food

    "Thank you again, Celeste. The group and ambience were stellar! And it's great that you had all the ingredients there for attendees to make the chocolate concoction at home themselves. See you all next week!"

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    Sheree Clark commented on a Meetup - Oct 8
    Sheree Clark

    Intro to Raw Food

    "Great turnout and a great group of people. As always, the questions were excellent....lots of new faces which i always fun. Isn't that a nice store too!?"

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    Sheree Clark added a new photo to Yummy raw food - Aug 10
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