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Chef Gueli , often known as Chef Gully , is an Ethiopian celebrity vegan chef . Growing up , she would always find herself in the kitchen , inhaling all the aromas and watching the women cook meals in awe . Her passion for cooking has always been strong , but it wasn ’ t until her son was born with severe food allergies that she realized she needed to be more cautious in preparing foods . To be more attentive to her son ’ s needs , Chef Gueli left her 9-to-5 job and became a stay-at-home mom , and it was then that she began her cooking career . Besides her son having severe allergies , Chef Gueli , for seven years , had inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) and inflammatory bowel syndrome ( IBS ). Her
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doctors told her that her condition was incurable and that they would require her to take 16 pills a day to keep her symptoms at bay for the rest of her life . As a result , Chef Gueli ’ s quality of life was poor , and she was in constant pain .
Chef Gueli ’ s vegan exploration began in 2008 when she met her husband , who had been vegan since 2006 . He , too , had a medical condition , chronic asthma flareups , that inspired his journey to become a healthier person . Today , he no longer has asthma , and he attributes it partly to eating better and focusing on the foods he puts in his body . Having witnessed how her husband ’ s eating habits affected his health , Chef Gueli grew intrigued by a plant-based lifestyle . At first , she was skeptical because the vegan idea was new
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and foreign to her , but she knew she was ready for a change for both herself and her son .
Chef Gueli ’ s vegan cooking style has caught the attention of many , including well-known celebrities who , too , have turned to a vegan lifestyle to live more sustainably . According to Chef Gueli , a vegan diet consists mainly of fruits , vegetables , whole grains , and nuts , minimizing the risk of various diseases and improving weight management .
To learn more about Chef Gueli and explore a healthier and more sustainable diet , visit her website : http :// veganchefgueli . com /. Follow Chef Gueli on Instagram : @ veganchefgueli
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