Simon Hill is an Australian nutritionist, physiotherapist and podcast host known for his advocacy of plant-based dietary patterns.

Biography

Hill grew up in Melbourne. ^[1] When he was 15, his father a professor of Physiology had a heart attack in front of him at aged 41. ^{[2] [3]} Hill wanted to find out what a heart healthy diet looks like. ^[2] He completed a plant-based nutrition certificate course at Cornell University and obtained a Master of Science in human nutrition from Deakin University. ^[4] Hill is the plant-based nutrition advisor for Chris Hemsworth's fitness app, Centr. ^{[5] [6]} In 2019, he opened a plant-based restaurant, Eden Bondi at Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. ^{[6] [7]} The restaurant was described as an "instant hit among vegans and non-vegans alike". ^[8] It closed in December 2023.

In 2021, Hill authored The Proof is in the Plants. ^[9] The book argues that a diet of at least 85% whole plant foods helps to maintain a healthy weight and reduces risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. ^[10] A review by Seth Yoder of Red Pen Reviews gave the book a high score for its evidence-based claims and scientific accuracy. ^[10] Yoder concluded that "The Proof is in the Plants is a well-researched book that argues that a whole foods plant-based diet is optimal for human health and the planet" but noted "the diet will likely also be expensive and difficult to follow in the long term". ^[10]

Hill is the founder of the Plant Proof podcast, in 2022 the podcast went through a rebrand and is now known as The Proof. ^[11] The podcast still focuses on nutrition but has expanded to other lifestyle factors that impact well-being including exercise, mental health and sleep. ^{[11] [12]}

Personal life

Hill is a multimillionaire. ^[13] In 2016, he purchased an apartment in North Bondi that was previously owned by actor Simon Baker. ^[14] In 2021, he purchased a $12.4 million house at Wategos Beach, Byron Bay. ^{[13] [14]} He has described his own diet as mostly whole food plant-based. ^[1] His partner is Tanya Smart. ^[5]

Selected publications

• The Proof is in the Plants: How Science Shows a Plant-Based Diet Could Save Your Life (And the Planet) (Penguin, 2021) ^[6]

References

External links

• The Proof