About Chef Alex
Chef Romain Alexandre Cheblal, founder of Vegan Wagon, is a renowned 5-star French chef specializing in plant-based cuisine.
Raised on a macrobiotic farm near Geneva, Switzerland, Cheblal developed a passion for eating in harmony with nature at an early age. With over 35 years of experience in plant-based living, “Chef Alex” has created a powerful and simple protocol to help people achieve and maintain a healthy balance in their diet and life.
Having studied food prep, nutrition, and healing arts in 16+ countries, he incorporates international flavors and practices into his cooking and education of holistic living.
Chef Alex’s knowledge of plant-based nutrition is influenced by Functional Medicine; Integrative and Holistic practitioners; and organic non-pesticide farmers. Through Vegan Wagon, he provides highly nutritious food concepts, an education platform, and private mentoring to promote conscious living and help people achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Chef Alex understands how healthy eating habits are an art form that can be tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
About 5 Simple Things
Hop on the Vegan Wagon and embark on a holistic experience with Chef Alex as he guides you through his 5 Simple Things program, incorporating the essential elements of aging with grace.
1 Plant-Based Diet
Listening to your body’s personal needs & cravings, and learning how to nourish yourself with nutrient-dense, plant-based meals, are essential to good health. Chef Alex teaches individuals how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals using locally-sourced ingredients, and instructs on how to incorporate these meals into a daily routine.
2 Hydratation
3 Breathworking
4 Méditation
5 Gratitude
Major studies reveal that expressing gratitude has both mental and physical benefits. Combining a gratitude practice into a daily routine can decrease depression and anxiety, while also improving sleep and supporting a healthy immune system. With the extra benefit of the body’s release of oxytocin (the hormone related to trust, human connection, and sexual stimulation) who would choose to forgo an extra daily dose of this natural “love chemical?”