Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good: 100+ Protein-Packed Mediterranean Favorites with a Low-Carb Twist; A Cookbook
About this product
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The creator of Shred Happens shares 100+ low-carb, high-protein recipes―all flavored with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flair―that he developed to lose 100 pounds. “The beautifully vibrant photographs in this book tell you one thing: This is some seriously body-loving food.”—Kat Ashmore, New York Times bestselling author of Big Bites
Arash Hashemi is a regular, food-loving guy who lost 100 pounds by changing the way he eats. He taught himself how to cook to get maximum flavor in minimum time while meeting his macros. His secret? Drawing inspiration from his Persian roots, Mediterranean favorites, and other world cuisines to create crave-worthy spice combinations and sauces for his filling meals. When he started sharing his healthy, easy recipes on social media, they took off, as did his viral low-carb, high-protein Kaizen Pasta. Now, in his debut cookbook, he shares his formula for success: mouthwatering meals built on protein, veggies, and satisfying lower-carb alternatives, dressed up with amazing flavors and sauces.
You’ll find:
• Shareable Plates: Invite your friends to split Warm Roasted Eggplant with Tahini and Walnuts.
• Spreads & Dips: Make dips a lifestyle with Grilled Eggplant Dip ( Baba Ghanoush ) and Garlic Feta Dip.
• Salads: Hearty faves like Spicy Tuna Salad and Mediterranean Chicken Salad won’t leave you hungry.
• Mains: You’ll crave the main event with Lamb Koftas with Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce, Ricotta-Stuffed Eggplant Rolls, and Spicy Walnut Jumbo Scallops.
• Pasta & Rice: Pasta Carbonara and “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta will soothe your soul.
• Power Bowls: Arash’s viral Salmon Power Bowl and Korean Beef Bowl will crush your macros and your hunger.
• Sauces & Salsas: Chili Lime Everything Sauce, Zhoug, Chermoula, and Spicy Yum Yum Sauce are absolute game-changers that elevate the most basic plate of protein and veggies into a whole new dimension.
• Desserts: Satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs with Lemon Ricotta Crepes and Baklava Pancakes.
With a philosophy geared toward approachable meals that anyone can make in 30 minutes or less and stunning photography, these recipes deliver soul-satisfying goodness that sets you up for success. Read more
Editor's Take
Review signals for Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good are strongly positive overall. Amazon-linked product listings show a rating around 4.6 to 4.8 stars with dozens to hundreds of reviews, and Target customers likewise rate it highly, often praising the recipes as simple, delicious, and helpful for protein goals.
Goodreads reviewers also describe the cookbook favorably, with comments calling it “simple and fabulous” and appreciating having Arash Hashemi’s recipes collected in one place. On Facebook, the author’s page shows strong community approval as well.
Across these sources, the most common praise is that the book offers approachable Mediterranean-inspired recipes with a low-carb, high-protein focus, attractive photos, and practical meals that are easy to make. A minor critique mentioned in a video review is that some recipes may lack detailed nutritional breakdowns.
YouTube: a real YouTube result was found for this exact book, including an unboxing video that explicitly names Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good / Arash Hashemi. No other clearly relevant YouTube watch URLs were identified from the available results.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Rodale Books |
| Publication date | March 18, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593796535 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593796535 |
| Item Weight | 2.22 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.38 x 0.85 x 10.25 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,850 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Weight Loss Recipes #2 in Low Carbohydrate Diets #2 in Low Carb Diets (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,927) |
