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’ve been following @shredhappens for years and always hoped he would publish a book with his recipes. When he announced it was finally happening, I couldn’t wait — and now that it’s here, it does not disappoint!This book is an absolute gem. The recipes are thoughtfully curated, easy to follow, and beautifully presented. You can truly feel the care and passion Arash put into every page.Thank you, Arash, for your dedication to healthy living and for sharing your knowledge and recipes with the world. This book will be a staple in my kitchen!

To Arash: I just received your incredible cookbook a few days ago from my pre-order months ago, and I'm so inspired already! I had eye surgery yesterday and had a long wait before I was taken in. The nurse and I got to talking about our health journeys, and I told her about you, what you've accomplished and that I just received your cookbook and was super excited! I also told her that I had received a free E-book containing some of your recipes when I pre-ordered the book and that I made several of the dishes and all were outstanding! She then pulled out her phone, asked what your name was and purchased the cookbook right in front of me!I wanted you to no how greatly you've impacted my life. My son has autism and has struggled with his weight his entire life, and I'm hoping to share this cookbook with him or buy it for him so that he can read your story in the beginning. He's an amazing guy but has a real unhealthy relationship with food and used it to somewhat insulate himself from the unkind comments and misunderstandings through his life. I feel your story will give him hope - this cookbook is so much more than just a grouping of recipes; it's a victory story! Anyways, THANK YOU! Just thanks so much! Christi

This cookbook is a must have for anyone who is considering exploring a Mediterranean lifestyle. The book is appropriately titled. All of the recipes that I have tried so far have been so easy and so good!I have been following Arash Hashemi for a little over a year on Instagram and look forward to his daily updates on the dishes he is preparing. I have been making some of the recipes off the instagram posts and have enjoyed all of them. They are easy to prepare, so I was excited to get the cookbook.Arash has a very charismatic style and a very inspirational story around his love of good food and his desire to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle. I can totally relate to that mindset. I really love the "autobiography" that he included in the cookbook and will definitely continue to follow him as I work my way through the cookbook and continue on my healthy lifestyle journey.One thing that he does which is unique and he included in the cookbook, is all of the marinades and the sauces that he uses in meal preparation, they look and taste fantastic. Honestly, I truly love using the sauces with the dishes that I am preparing because they are easy to make and so delicious.

I love the recipes, but there are no calories listed per serving or macros such as protein, sugar in g, etc. There are no recommended portion or serving sizes listed either. I really need that to manage my weight and health. The author says that the book is High Protein, Low Carb, but we have no idea how much protein there is per meal or how many carbs. While I am excited to try the delicious recipes, I am disappointed that I cannot track anything from the recipes or learn to control my portion sizes per recipe. This is very important to me. I hope Arash adds these in an updated version.One thing I must add that I LOVE is that there is no pork! As a Muslim, we are forbidden from eating pork, and I am turned off by otherwise good cookbooks that have recipes including pork. I appreciate that Arash has no pork dishes included. I am not sure if it was intentional, as he is Persian and comes from a Muslim country, but it's definitely appreciated and important to me when buying cookbooks.