Shahla Niazi, As a young child, knew the people of her small town believed in her grandmother Malec's healing skills and her uncanny knowledge of herbs and foods. A revered naturopath, herbalist, and healer, Malec taught Shahla about the unique properties of foods — hot versus cold — and how they work together to cure certain ailments. Shahla has documented and prepared hundreds of wonderful meals, each balancing the hot and cold properties of specific foods to provide the utmost in nutrition. Shahla continues her research in the Dallas metropolitan area where she lives with her family.