Simon Hill On Proving Plant-Based Diet Positives

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Nov 1, 2021

Simon Hill, a nutrition science expert and host of the Plant Proof Podcast, dives into the compelling benefits of a plant-based diet. He discusses how plant proteins can rival animal sources for muscle growth and tackles common misconceptions surrounding saturated fats and seed oils. Simon also explores the environmental impacts of our food choices and the importance of gut health linked to fiber. With engaging anecdotes and solid research, he empowers listeners to make informed dietary decisions for personal and planetary well-being.

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ANECDOTE

Simon Hill's Father's Health Scare

Simon Hill's father, a vascular physiology professor, suffered a heart attack at 41.
This inspired Simon's journey into nutrition science, driven by a desire to understand and prevent such health crises.

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Impact of Lifestyle vs Genetics

While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices significantly impact health outcomes.
Studies on identical twins show that environment and lifestyle control about 80% of one's health fate.

ANECDOTE

Brother's Influence on Diet

Simon's brother, James, inspired his shift to a plant-based diet after adopting veganism himself.
Experiencing delicious plant-based meals motivated Simon to explore the health benefits further.

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Beyond politics and religion, few topics are more hotly debated than nutrition.

But when we consider the totality of health—not just human health, but planetary, ecosystem, soil, and animal well-being—the science is irrefutable: a diet that is as plant-exclusive as possible is best.

Nonetheless, misinformation fueled by emotions and ideological tribalism persists. Confusion propagates. Thus the average well-intentioned person remains stuck in unhealthy lifestyle habits that tragically lead to avoidable ailments and disease. Meanwhile, the planet suffers.

To help us parse facts from fiction and guide us towards an evidence-based, rational model for nutritional health and well-being, today we convene with my friend Simon Hill.

The host of the fantastic Plant Proof Podcast and blog of the same name, Simon plies his master’s degree in nutrition to objectively decipher scientific literature to deliver clear and actionable tools to help people make diet and lifestyle choices that actually promote optimal health and longevity.

The culmination of Simon’s obsession with nutritional science is The Proof Is In The Plants,the ultimate evidence-based primer on the positive impact of a plant-based diet on human and planetary health—and an essential must-read for any and all interested in grounded nutrition science.

Today we hit all the hot topics: tribal diet wars, what the science says and what it doesn’t, the environmental implications of our food choices, the truth about saturated fat, cholesterol, and oil. Not to mention the key things you can and should be doing to perform at your peak, sidestep disease, promote longevity, and live both optimally and consciously.

To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

For so many reasons, Simon is the health and nutrition resource we need right now—and this one is packed with crucial, perhaps life-saving information. Break out pen and paper—you’re going to want to take notes.

Final Note: Simon was kind enough to provide comprehensive evidentiary support for his many statement throughout the podcast. For those that desire to to dig deeper into the science, click the ‘References’ tab on this episode's web page here.

Peace + Plants,

Rich