Yalda, I am watching your stories and I am amazed how quickly you depict everything that is wrong with the foods in the States. I have lived here for 20 years and I am a pharmacist. I agree 100% with all you have to say and the healthy lifestyle you promote. You are my favorite IG account to follow and so impressed with all the knowledge you have! You are so so smart, down to earth and fun to watch! Thank you so much for all that you share. You are such an inspiration!

I am an anesthesiologist and Ph.D. molecular biologist and I find Yalda’s research evidence-based and there is a lot of science behind her methods… It is easy to follow and I have changed the way I approach what I put into my body and how I treat myself! I have shared her ideas with my patients who have lost weight, increased energy, and have fewer aches and pains! I can’t recommend her approach more!

The lifestyle has helped me so much.

I have PCOS and IBS/reflux. An added benefit for me is my cystic acne from PCOS just vanished. My 13-year-old acne is clearing up. Same for my grown brother and his migraines also lessened.

The bloat is gone, no more popping TUMS and Gas-X and Omeprazole all the time. My tummy is flat for the first time since babies! I feel better at 40 (my birthday is tomorrow) than I did at 30. My hair is shinier, my nails are breaking less.

I would also add that I am adapting many of my Pakistani recipes (inspired by yours) and the ingredient list to be EBS compliant. I’ve never been a big eater and didn’t join for weight loss. My weight has dropped maybe 2-3 pounds but it seems to have just redistributed to the right place.