Now, Chew On This... ® - Getting to Know Mama Vega®
Charmène Vega, known as Mama Vega ®, is a health and wellness coach, nutritionist, entrepreneur, educator, and author dedicated to empowering individuals through nutrition, education, and holistic well-being. With over 35 years of experience, she blends her background in special education, nutrition, and culinary arts to create lasting change for individuals, businesses, and communities.
A fourth-generation nutritionist and recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Mama Vega ® built her enterprise from scratch, fueled by a deep belief in self-reliance and service. She has launched wellness initiatives, developed educational programs, coauthored health systems for schools, and founded the Mama Vega Neema Educational Center in Kenya.
Through Mama Vega ® Enterprises and her “Now, Chew On This ®” movement, she champions the brain-gut connection, digestive health, and their critical links to personal and business success. Charmène continues to inspire through coaching, speaking, consulting, and advocating for global nutrition, women’s empowerment, and community wellness.
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Mama Vega ® brings the same nurturing, guiding spirit as a mother—plus a little extra spice—to your health journey through her coaching programs. Whether you're looking for DIY tools, group coaching, personal support, or even programs for your business or team, she has something for everyone—because better health means better results.
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Mama Vega ® isn’t just a health coach—she’s also a seasoned chef who knows that flavor and wellness go hand in hand. She’s created a line of vibrant, health-conscious spices to bring that same delicious energy into your kitchen. You’ll also find her sharing wholesome recipes through her blog, books, and coaching programs, and she even te
Mama Vega ® isn’t just a health coach—she’s also a seasoned chef who knows that flavor and wellness go hand in hand. She’s created a line of vibrant, health-conscious spices to bring that same delicious energy into your kitchen. You’ll also find her sharing wholesome recipes through her blog, books, and coaching programs, and she even teaches cooking classes (contact for details) to help you feel confident in the kitchen.
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Mama Vega ® is a resilient force—an author who’s not only walked the path of wellness but overcome life’s challenges with grace and grit. Her books reflect that journey, blending nourishing recipes, self-care practices, and empowering insights that speak to the whole person. Through her writing, she invites you to heal, grow, and thrive—body, mind, and spirit.
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Giving back is at the heart of everything Mama Vega ® does. From donating time and resources locally through cooking classes, the Rotary, and Blue Zones initiatives, to supporting global wellness through a school in Kenya named in her honor, her mission is rooted in uplifting others. She also collaborates with companies to support and pro
Giving back is at the heart of everything Mama Vega ® does. From donating time and resources locally through cooking classes, the Rotary, and Blue Zones initiatives, to supporting global wellness through a school in Kenya named in her honor, her mission is rooted in uplifting others. She also collaborates with companies to support and promote health and wellness worldwide. Mama Vega believes wellness should be shared—and she invites you to join her in making a meaningful impact.
