shredhappens: High Protein, Big Flavor

The New York Times bestselling author of Shred Happens makes it easy to get 100+ grams of protein a day with 100 bold, flavor-packed recipes that keep you full and craving less.

Protein is king. It's critical for satiety, strength, and energy—yet most people struggle to eat enough of it. Arash Hashemi is the regular, food-loving guy who lost 150 pounds with healthy, easy recipes that soon took off on social media, as did his low-carb, high-protein Kaizen Pasta. Now he’s back with a no-excuses approach to high-protein eating that's practical, deeply flavorful, and designed to meet the macros you need. Inside shredhappens: High Protein, Big Flavor, you’ll find recipes for:

• Breakfast: start your day with delectable Baked Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes and Jammy Eggs with Salsa Verde Bowl

• Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: hearty faves like Peanut Sauce Beef and Rice Salad and Garlicky Feta Broccoli Chicken Salad won’t leave you hungry

• Power Bowls: Arash’s Mediterranean Meatball Bowl and Sweet Potato & Cheeseburger Bowl will crush your macros and your hunger

• Mains: you’ll crave the main event with Smoky Steak Street Tacos, Spicy Chicken Tostadas, and his viral Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan
• Shareables & Snacks: you'll survive the afternoon hanger with Everything Bagel Halloumi Fries and Spinach and Artichoke Dip

• Sauces & Condiments: Arash is known for transforming basic proteins and veggies with his sauces like Chipotle "Crema" and Herby Sauce

• Desserts: Satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs with Matcha Ice Cream and Lava Cake

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.

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