The Starch Solution

11/29/2025

FREE HOLIDAY WEBINAR with Shayda & Gustavo!
Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (11 a.m. Mountain, 12 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Eastern) for a special thank-you event celebrating our book Live Your Healthiest Life!
During this 45-minute live webinar, we’ll:
1. Share the heartwarming stories behind the book
2. Reveal our favorite recipes
3. Share two new recipes not in the book!
– Shayda will prepare a beautiful, guilt-free dessert
– Gustavo will create a savory dish using simple, unexpected ingredients
3. Answer your questions live!
Even if you can’t attend live, register anyway — we’ll send you the replay!
👉 Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GLry_Vb6QOSYU_6mYZzpQw
Haven’t read Live Your Healthiest Life! yet? Or want to give it as a holiday gift?
You can order the paperback or Kindle version here https://a.co/d/8Yhiid0
BONUS: We’re bringing back our popular PDF “Shayda’s & Gustavo’s Secret Persian and Argentine Recipes.”
Send your proof of purchase to LYHLBonus@yahoo.com to receive it free!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends!

As we take time to feel grateful for our blessings, family, health, and new beginnings, I also want to gently remind you that next Monday, December 1st, we begin my "7-Day Program – Special Holiday Edition!"

This is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and learn simple ways to stay on track during December — without stress, guilt, or deprivation. You can join us live or watch the replays anytime that fits your schedule.

We start Monday, December 1st!
Register here: https://plantemus.com/en/webinars/live-workshops/

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, love, and delicious plant-based food!
— Gustavo

11/25/2025

Would you like to make any of thee delicious holiday casseroles so that you can navigate the holidays without feeling deprived and stressed about gaining weight? We will also make other simple dishes and talk about specific ideas and strategies to manage social situations and rich or non-plant based foods. To save a spot in my last 7-Day Online Immersion Program go to https://plantemus.com/en/webinars/live-workshops/ and we start on December 1st!

11/24/2025

Are you coming? Let’s finish 2025 together — with laughter, delicious food, music, and a powerful Reboot before the holidays even begin!
The Power of Us: Special Holiday Edition
December 1–7, 2025
Live Online • Whole-Food Plant-Based • Replays Available
👉 Sign up at www.plantemus.com
then click on → Webinars and then click on → Live Workshops
(Psst… this is the last time it’s offered with no set fee — don’t miss out!)

11/24/2025

11/23/2025

Guess what I’m having for lunch today! Let’s see who gets it right!

11/20/2025

Hello my Facebook friends! The holidays are almost here — a time for family, gratitude, and… sometimes a little too much food!

That’s why Shayda Soleymani and I are thrilled to reintroduce our book, "Live Your Healthiest Life! One Bite at a Time, One Meal at a Time" now available on Amazon (just type the name of the book or the name of one of us and the book will come up).

We share our personal stories, proven strategies for lasting weight loss, and comforting whole food, plant-based recipes from our Persian and Argentine heritages (and, of course, some of our favorite American-style recipes as well as recipes from Spain, Italy, Germany and other countries). A truly international cookbook!

🎁 Special Holiday Offer (through December 31, 2025):
When you purchase a copy — or a few extra as gifts — you’ll receive our exclusive bonus PDF:
“Shayda’s & Gustavo’s Secret Persian and Argentine Recipes” (a collection of 10 family favorites not found anywhere else; it contains Shayda’s amazing Persian rice recipes and Gustavo’s decadent Argentine desserts).

👉 Simply email your proof of purchase to LYHLBonus@yahoo.com, and we’ll send your bonus right away!

Let’s make this holiday season one of health, joy, and connection — because taking care of yourself (and inspiring others to do the same) is truly the best gift you can give.

11/18/2025

Hello! This week I am featuring two recipes from Forks Over Knives in my free webinar series "Countdown Casseroles for the Holiday" that starts today, Tuesday, November 18th and ends on Thursday, November 20th. I will be making 4 delicious casseroles to help you navigate the holiday season and conquer the temptations of non-plant-based meals. The other 2 recipes come from our book "Live Your Healthiest Life!" that Shayda Soleymani and I wrote. It is free and open to everyone and you can sign up here if you would like to attend. If you cannot attend live, you will receive the replays with the recipes. Register free here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wfdfVO1UQKeE9MCXJJNtsg

11/12/2025

My casserole webinar series is coming up! I've been wanting to do this for a long time and I finally have it ready. With these 3 casseroles you will feel you can say NO to any unhealthy option that comes your way! It is free and you are invited to attend. Here is the link to register https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wfdfVO1UQKeE9MCXJJNtsg