More and more people are choosing vegetarian foods for a variety of reasons. Going veg is not about deprivation, It's about celebration. It's a very powerful choice to respect your body, the earth and other beings. Every veg meal is a vote for compassion, for healthy, nutritious food, for clean air and water, biodiverse habitats and sustainable farming practices. There are lots of reasons to choose to eat veg! Everybody has a different one!

The Northwest Vegetarian Education & Empowerment Group is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) group in the Portland (OR)-Vancouver (WA) area. Founded in 2003, we are dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of a veg lifestyle and helping support people in their transition toward making healthier, more sustainable & compassionate food choices. We welcome everyone, vegetarian or not, and encourage you to explore veg issues at your own pace. Our purpose is to:

• Build, support & maintain community in a fun environment
• Build, connect & network in the larger community
• Provide education & outreach
• Be a responsible, effective, transparent organization
• Provide expertise & serve as a resource to the community on veg issues
• Create positive change & make the world a better place

REASONS TO BECOME VEGETARIAN

For the Animals

• By becoming vegetarian, you help save some of the more than 10 billion animals in the U.S. that are slaughtered for food each year.

  For the Planet

• By becoming vegetarian, you help prevent pollution of water, air and land, and the destruction of forests for grazing.

  For Your Health

• By becoming vegetarian, you significantly reduce your risk for a variety of diseases (such as heart disease, cancers & diabetes) and decrease your exposure to pesticides, hormones, and other harmful chemicals.

  For Your Soul

• By becoming vegetarian, you adopt a more healthy, humane lifestyle which promotes love, compassion and nonviolence for all.