What we’re about
Our Mission: To educate and inform San Diegans about the benefits of eating a whole-food plant-based diet for optimal nutrition and health, environmental sustainability, compassion and mindfulness. We rally our community around the unifying concept of adopting a whole-food plant-based diet. We work with groups and provide support for individuals in transitioning to and/or maintaining a plant-based, animal-free diet and being conscientious stewards of the environment.
We schedule events to simply get together to learn, eat, and socialize. Please join this meet up if you want to learn about being part of the team and/or just coming to our fun events! To get in on the discussion, please "like" our page on Facebook, PlantDiego and we have a team leadership group on Facebook "PlantDiego Leadership Team."
PlantDiego plans large community events (like our Gratitude Food Fest just before Thanksgiving) and screenings of documentaries- PlantPure Nation, Cowspiracy, Forks over Knives for example), presentations by local experts, fundraisers, regular PlantDiego fun events (potlucks, meetings, visits to vegan restaurants, picnics, beach days), and community activism to get the word out about healthy plant-based diets.
This group is is a PlantPure Pod, and a member of the nation-wide network of groups formed on the heals of PlantPure Nation - a ground breaking film and nationwide organization about the power of plant-based eating and the politics we struggle against to get the word out! Checkout the national PlantPure Pods website for more information and please register as a Pod Member there, and to receive their monthly newsletter!
Please visit our local website and join our e-mail contact list and get our monthly informative newsletter with lots of great local features around plant-based eating and nutrition and info by clicking "Join Us" on http://plantdiego.com. Questions? Please e-mail us at plantdiego@gmail.com.
Regular events/potlucks will occur every month (unless it's a holiday). Please bring a Whole Food Plant Based (no animal products, minimal oil and processed products) dish, serving utensils and your own plate, bowl and utensils. Also bring something to drink if you like. Please being at least $1 per event towards meet up fees and other expenses. We also need contributions to keep this organization going! Thanks!
We are an active group! We hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Group Strength Workout at Hilltop Parkhilltop park and recreation center, rancho penasquitos, CA
Group Strength Workout at Hilltop Park
Join Certified Personal Trainer Nina Shantel for a group strength workout at Hilltop Community Park and Recreation Center!
Get ready to have fun sweating, while strengthening your muscles, and burning off bodyfat. Coach Nina will lead the way to each station around the Hilltop park, for specific strength and stretching exercises on the park equipment, in addition to an optional walking or sprinting competition. This in-person event is perfect for all fitness levels, so whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, come join us for an energizing workout session in the beautiful outdoors at Hilltop Park.
What should I bring?
Wear sunscreen, a hat and closed-toe shoes. Bring ice water to drink. If you have weight-lifting gloves, bring those too, which will make it more comfortable when holding onto the bars, hoops and park equipment (all exercises are optional and easier variations will be shown).Will there be cardio?
Yes, there will be cardio exercises. Attendees can choose from walking, jogging or joining in a sprint competition.Will we be walking around the park?
Yes, we will be walking around the park to each fitness station to perform different exercises.Will there be snacks afterward?
Yes, Tracy of Tracy's REAL Foods will be on hand with some organic, vegan, healthy, gluten-free post-workout snacks!Nina Shantel, Certified Fitness Trainer, Strength & Fitness Coach
http://www.thehighfivediet.com - Cancer Fighting Foods!Carmel Mountain Branch Library , San Diego, CA
Following our Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally (Sept. 13th), PlantDiego is thrilled to team up with:
Tracey Delaplain, MD of Baja Cancer Outreach and Tracy Childs of Tracy's REAL Foods for a discussion of the science behind plant-based diets to reduce cancer risk and how to easily incorporate more of them into your diet!
CANCER FIGHTING FOODS is a FREE community event!
Please invite your health-minded and veg-curious friends!- Find out the science behind food choices and cancer risk
- Learn ways to incorporate more healthy foods in your diet
- Enjoy some healthy snacks - recipes included!
NOTE THIS EVENT IS BEING PROMOTED ELSEWHERE!
CLICK HERE --> REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
We need to know how much food to provide.Hope to see you there!
Tracey and Tracy :)
& the PlantDiego team! - Spirituality for Animal Advocates & VegansLink visible for attendees
Amidst global human suffering, environmental ecocide, and industrialized abuse of animals, there comes a call for compassionate action. The Compassion Consortium is a spiritual community created to serve the needs of vegans, vegetarians, animal rights activists, and others who care about and advocate for animals and the planet.
The non-sectarian monthly service features interfaith reflection, music, meditation, and a conversation with a special guest. It's open to all sentient beings of any spiritual tradition.
The program is monthly on the third Sunday of each month at 3 pm Central / 4 pm Eastern. Attendance at Compassion Consortium events is always free of charge, but registration is required: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/sunday-service. Hope you can make it.
More info at compassionconsortium.org
- Kind Heart Coalition Camp OutHarrison Serenity Ranch, Palomar , CA
Hi Friends!
A few of us from PlantDiego leadership are attending the Kind Heart Coalition Campout for the very first time!
We'd love to have you join us and the other campers if you are interested!WHERE: Harrison Serenity Ranch
18187 Nate Harrison Grade, Palomar Mountain Road, Palomar, CA 92060Full Campout Registration Includes:
- Campsite*
- Custom designed Kind Hearted Campout T-Shirt by a local artist*
- Complimentary Meals*
- Palomar Mountain Spring Drinking water
- Showers & Bathrooms
- Events including workshops, DJ dance party, yoga, art projects and much more...
Hurry! Semi-Early Bird Registration is ending SOON and the price will increase Sept. 9th.
REGISTER AND MUCH MORE INFO HERE
Hope to see you up in the mountains!
