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Occupation(s) | Author, nutritionist |
Simon Hill is an Australian nutritionist, physiotherapist and podcast host known for his advocacy of plant-based dietary patterns.
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 age 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 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 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]
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]
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