Group asks people to give up meat
Veggie burgers given out to encourage students to take up vegan lifestyle
By Jessica Ayala
3/18/09
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Students got a glimpse of what it's like to be a vegetarian Monday as 100 veggie burgers where given out in front of the Student Union.
The Santa Clara County Activists of Animals, the Food Empowerment Project and students from the Environmental Club gave out veggie burgers and vegan chocolate chip cookies and brownies from the Sun Flour Baking Company to promote a different kind of diet.
"I think it's a really positive event to show people that they can have great food as well as protect the environment and save lives of animals," said Lauren Ornelas, founder and director for Food Empowerment Project.
Ornelas, who has been a vegan for 21 years, said that being a vegan has made her more aware of what she eats and has also allowed her to appreciate diverse ethnic foods.
Ryan Frazier, a former SJSU student and currently with the Santa Clara County Activists of Animals, said if the average person knew what the conditions are like in the factory farms, they would never buy meat products again.
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