Shred Happens: Arash Hashemi on Low-Carb, High-Protein Cooking

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter.This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Arash Hashemi, the creator of Shred Happens, a social media movement and brand that’s helping millions eat better through low-carb, high-protein cooking. Arash is also the founder of Kaizen Foods, a company making low-carb, protein-packed pasta and rice alternatives. His new cookbook So Easy, So Good is out now.We dive into Arash’s personal journey from struggling with weight, to building a wellness-focused food empire. You’ll hear how he went from being a finance executive to a full-time content creator and entrepreneur with over 4 million followers. We talk about meal prep, cravings, cost barriers to healthy eating, and what he actually eats for breakfast every day. You'll also hear how he created his lupini bean pasta, and the challenges he faced bringing his product to market.Arash’s story is incredibly relatable and inspiring, especially if you’re trying to build healthier habits without giving up flavor.ARASH HASHEMIArash's Instagram and TikTok Check out Kaizen Foods: Website & Instagram But the book So Easy, So GoodCHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEListen to the podcast hereFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at [email protected] in touchSupport the show