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Simon Hill (nutritionist)

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Simon Hill
Occupation(s)Author, nutritionist

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

Biography

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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]

Personal life

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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]

Selected publications

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

References

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  1. ^ a b Kachanova, Ielyzaveta (2021). "Nutritionist Simon Hill says the Key to Eating Healthy is in Plants". Antagonist. Archived from the original on February 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Rancie, Laura (2023). "An Interview with Simon Hill - Podcaster, Nutritionist and Health Expert". Australian Good Food Guide. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Meet Nourish Vegan Awards 2022 panellist Simon Hill". Nourish. 2022. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "My day on a plate: Plant Proof - Vegan nutritionist Simon Hill". GoodnessMe. 2023. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Nicholls, Stephen (2021). "Chris Hemsworth's nutritionist Simon Hill buys Bondi Beach penthouse for $3.1m". Real Estate. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Simon Hill". Penguin. 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Curran, Libby (2023). "Eden Bondi". Concrete Playground. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Morris, Rachael (2022). "A Place Called Eden". Nourish. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Proof is in the Plants". Penguin. 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c Yoder, Seth (2022). "The Proof is in the Plants: How Science Shows a Plant-Based Diet Could Save Your Life". Red Pen Reviews. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Simon Hill goes from Plant Proof to The Proof in 2022 rebrand". Let's Go Vegan. 2022. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "Q&A with Nourish Vegan Awards 2022 Change Maker of the Year". Nourish. 2022. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Macken, Lucy (2021). "Little-known billionaire buys a $9.4m Southern Highlands farm". Australian Financial Review. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Chancellor, Jonathan (2022). "From Bondi to Byron: Celebrity nutritionist Simon Hill's huge real estate spend". Real Estate. Archived from the original on February 11, 2024.
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