Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good: 100+ Protein-Packed Mediterranean Favorites with a Low-Carb Twist; A Cookbook Hardcover – March 18, 2025

So Easy, So Good is more than just a cookbook, it’s a life manual disguised as delicious, clean recipes. Arash has created something that speaks to the mind, body, and soul with a rare kind of clarity and integrity. I’ve been one of this book’s biggest champions because it truly lives up to its name and offers so much more beneath the surface.At its core, this book reflects Arash’s commitment to the Kaizen way, continuous, incremental self-improvement. That principle isn’t just a passing idea in these pages; it’s the heartbeat of the entire book. With every recipe, every short insight, every nudge toward better habits, Arash reminds us that we don’t have to overhaul our lives overnight. We just have to keep moving forward, one nourishing choice at a time.Each dish is so easy to make, stripping away the intimidation factor often tied to healthy eating. But they’re also so good... good for your body, yes, but also good for your spirit. There’s a deep joy in preparing food from this book, because you can feel the love and intentionality behind it.What I appreciate most is how So Easy, So Good meets you exactly where you are. Arash doesn’t preach perfection; he encourages progress. His grounded, no-BS tone makes you feel like you’ve got a trusted friend in the kitchen, someone who’s been on the journey and genuinely wants you to thrive.This book isn’t about diet culture or temporary change. It’s about building a lifestyle rooted in real food, real self-respect, and sustainable practices. It’s for anyone who wants to feel amazing in their body while living with purpose and presence.If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with your health, fuel your growth, and embrace the Kaizen path, So Easy, So Good is your blueprint. I’m proud to stand behind it and even prouder to live by it.

I found Arash on Instagram and was inspired by his joy and enthusiasm to try his meals. WOW. So easy, so good, is an apt name for this book. I love that he comes at these recipes as someone who previously struggled with his weight (I can identify)! These recipes are so full of protein and all the right nutrients for a sustainable healthy lifestyle and all done in very easy steps - you don’t need to be a whiz in the kitchen to make these meals, though you will feel like it when you taste them. I have found my joy of cooking again after years of diets and counting every calorie and I thank him for that. I can relax because Arash has done the heavy lifting for me, I can rely on these protein-rich carb reduced meals to help me stay on track. We cannot get over how darn tasty everything is, and the leftovers are so good in a pita or over his low-carb Kaizen pasta. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle and relationship with food. The book itself is presented with clear and easy instruction and the pictures are beautiful. Now I have to go, I have new recipes to try!

This cookbook is a must-have for anyone aiming to embrace a healthier, low-carb lifestyle without sacrificing flavor. The recipes are simple, easy to follow, and beautifully illustrated with mouthwatering photos that instantly draw you in—my kids were especially hooked by the delicious images!I loved making the One-Dish Lemony Chicken Bake with my kids. The clear instructions made it easy for them to get involved, from creating grocery lists to helping with prep. It’s a fun and meaningful way to teach them about healthy choices while spending quality time together.I’m excited to dive into more recipes and start a “shred happens” meal prep and planning routine to reach my health goals. If you’re looking for a practical, inspiring, and family-friendly keto cookbook, this one is a winner.

This recipe book is delightful. There are pictures throughout of the recipes, which are easy to follow, different and unique. I’m not a great cook, but I’m really enjoying what happens when I make these recipes; they taste delicious! And the spices are in many cases new to me, but not difficult to find. It’s a great way to eat healthy.

The media could not be loaded. I have been eagerly awaiting his cookbook release! There are a surprising number of recipes and all have easy-to-follow directions. Well worth the price if you are on the fence about buying it. It is focused on “Mediterranean Diet” recipes, but easy to substitute/omit any spices or herbs you don’t like. You can see him on social media, and that is why I decided to buy his cookbook. He uses many herbs and spices for deepening flavors, and most ingredients are whole and healthy. While some of the ingredient lists look long, you’ll find that it is because of the different spices and herbs, and NOT because of expensive, rarely-used items. Pistachios, tamarind paste, sumac are the only “exotic” type ingredients that maybe you wouldn’t keep in your pantry, but easily remedied. He has allulose for a few recipes, but you can sub that for something else, if you care to. The ONLY negative I can say about this book is that he left out the nutritional analysis on every recipe. You will have to use an online calculator to determine the values of nutrients for each recipe. I wish he had done that for us, to save time, but it is what it is. This is still an awesome collection of delicious, healthy meals, and still worth the price. Check him out on Social first if you need reassurance about his recipes! Great stuff!

Amazing recipes and beautiful condition. As a young adult, I didn’t think I’d ever care for a recipe book but the recipes are so versatile, delicious and budget friendly. Easy to substitute and use what’s in your pantry and delicious to eat!