Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, MD, FACS
Meet Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, MD, FACS
Medical Director • Board Member • Investor
At All Y'alls Foods, we believe better food decisions begin with better information.
That is why we are proud to have Rizwan Bukhari, MD, FACS - known as Dr. Riz - serving as our Medical Director, board member, and investor.
Dr. Riz is a vascular surgeon and lifestyle medicine specialist with a professional interest in helping people better understand the relationship between everyday choices and long-term health.
His involvement with All Y'alls Foods goes beyond lending his name to the company. He invested in the business. He joined our board. And he helps us evaluate how we communicate about nutrition, ingredients, and the role food can play in everyday life.
Why Dr. Riz Joined All Y'alls Foods
All Y'alls Foods did not begin as a medical company.
We began with a simple idea: jerky could be made differently.
Traditional jerky delivers protein, but there was an opportunity to create a familiar, satisfying plant protein snack that could provide protein and fiber.
That idea caught Dr. Riz's attention.
“What interested me about The Smarter Jerky™ was not simply replacing meat. It was the opportunity to rethink what consumers can get from jerky - great flavor and texture while also delivering plant protein and fiber.”
The Smarter Jerky™ is made from whole non-GMO soybeans and provides plant protein, fiber, and 0 mg cholesterol.
For Dr. Riz, the value lies in looking beyond a single number on the front of a package.
“There is no single number that makes a food healthy. I encourage people to look at protein, fiber, saturated fat, sodium, added sugar and the ingredient list together.”
Why Whole Soybeans?
Soybeans are unusual among plant foods because they provide all nine essential amino acids, making soy a complete plant protein. Whole soybeans also naturally provide fiber.
“Whole soybeans provide complete plant protein while naturally bringing fiber along with them. That combination is one of the reasons I find whole-soy foods so interesting nutritionally.”
All Y'alls Foods uses whole non-GMO soybeans as the foundation of The Smarter Jerky™.
Protein Gets Attention. Fiber Deserves It Too.
Protein has become one of the biggest nutritional selling points in modern snacking. But protein does not tell the whole story.
“People frequently shop for protein and overlook fiber. I like seeing both represented in a convenient food instead of focusing on protein alone.”
Depending on flavor, a bag of The Smarter Jerky™ provides 15 to 19 grams of plant protein plus 8 grams of fiber.
Medical Expertise Without Medical Hype
All Y'alls Foods does not believe food marketing should rely on exaggerated health promises. Our goal is simpler: give consumers clear facts and let them make informed decisions.
Dr. Riz helps us review nutrition-focused educational content so that we can communicate responsibly and accurately. His role does not mean every All Y'alls product is prescribed or intended to treat disease. It means we have medical expertise helping us ask better questions about the food we make and how we talk about it.
Dr. Riz's Approach to Smarter Snacking
Dr. Riz encourages people to look beyond individual buzzwords. A snack can be high in protein and still deserve a closer look. A snack can be gluten-free and still deserve a closer look. A snack can say “natural” and still deserve a closer look.
The nutrition label matters. The ingredients matter. And the food as a whole matters.
“I believe people benefit from understanding what is actually in the foods they eat rather than relying only on marketing language on the front of a package.”
The Smarter Jerky™
- Made from whole non-GMO soybeans
- Plant protein + fiber
- 0 mg cholesterol
- Bold Texas-inspired flavor
- A satisfying jerky-style chew
Medically reviewed by Rizwan Bukhari, MD, FACS
Vascular Surgeon • Lifestyle Medicine Specialist • Medical Director, Board Member & Investor, All Y'alls Foods
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Rizwan Bukhari?
Rizwan Bukhari, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon, lifestyle medicine specialist, and nutrition expert who serves as Medical Director, board member, and investor at All Y'alls Foods.
What does the Medical Director do at All Y'alls Foods?
Dr. Riz helps the company evaluate nutrition-related communication and reviews selected educational content where his medical and lifestyle-medicine expertise is relevant.
Is Dr. Riz an investor in All Y'alls Foods?
Yes. Dr. Riz is an investor in the company and serves as Medical Director and a member of the board.
Why is Dr. Riz interested in The Smarter Jerky™?
Dr. Riz was drawn to The Smarter Jerky™ because it approaches jerky differently - starting with whole, non-GMO soybeans and delivering protein together with naturally occurring fiber and no cholesterol. As a vascular surgeon focused on nutrition and lifestyle, he saw a snack that could satisfy the familiar jerky experience while offering a very different nutritional profile.
Does Dr. Riz recommend the product to treat medical conditions?
No. The Smarter Jerky™ is a food, not a medical treatment. The nutrition information on the All Y'alls Foods site is educational and not a substitute for individualized medical advice.
