Plant Proof - Evidence based nutrition

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The Plant Proof podcast, hosted by Simon Hill, is about connecting with like-minded & inspirational people to share their story, advice and experience. By listening to their stories together we can become more mindful & conscious of how we are living our own lives and the impact everyday decisions have on our health, the animals we share this planet with & the planet itself.

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04.11.2021

In Episode #123 I sit back down with Dr Alan Desmond to continue our conversation on all things gut health! Specifically we cover: •Alan's path to Gastroenterology •What his role as a Gastroenterologist entails •The type of gut health problems ...

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04.11.2021 Feel happier, lose weight and reduce your risk of chronic disease with Gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond In Episode #123 I sit back down with Dr Alan Desmond to continue our conversation on all things gut health! Specifically we cover: •Alan's path to Gastroenterology •What his role as a Gastroenterologist entails •The type of gut health problems ...
03.28.2021 A simple prescription for a healthier you with Dr Gemma Newman In Episode #122 I sit down with Dr Gemma Newman to chat about her new book 'The Plant Power Doctor' and the benefits of a plant-based approach. Specifically we cover: •Gemma's understanding of nutrition as a young doctor •Nature versus ...
03.21.2021 Don't wait for pain to change your lifestyle Insight into the creation of my new book The Proof is in the Plants and why we shouldn't wait until we lose our health to make the shift to a healthier lifestyle.
03.09.2021 Healing the planet with our food choices with Dr Hannah Ritchie In Episode 120 I sit down with Dr Hannah Ritchie, Geoscientist and senior researcher at Our World in Data, to dive deeper into our food system and the changes we need to make in the coming decades to meet climate ...
02.20.2021 Approaching climate change like a game of chess with Dr Jonathan Foley In Episode #119 I sit down with Dr Jonathan Foley, one of the worlds most highly regarded Climate and Environmental Scientist's. Jonathan has published over 130 peer reviewed papers in the the field of sustainability in highly prestigious journals such ...
02.15.2021 Rewilding our planet with Jimmy Halfcut In episode #118 I sit down with James Stanton-Cooke, or Jimmy Halfcut as he goes by, to talk about the current climate conversation here in Australia and what his organisation Halfcut are doing to help mitigate climate change and protect ...
01.29.2021 Omega 3s and brain health with Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai In Episode 117 I sit down with Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD leading Neurologist's who specialise in cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's. Recently Dean and Ayesha performed a thorough review of the literature to find out how important omega 3s are ...
01.24.2021 Is grass-fed beef good for our planet? In Episode 116 I sit down with Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter to talk further about grass-fed beef and planetary health. Specifically we cover: 1 - Results from a new peer-reviewed study on White Oaks Pasture, a farm that for years ...
01.12.2021 The future of protein with Founder and CEO of Food Frontier In Episode 115 I sit back down with Thomas King, the Founder and CEO of Food Frontier, a not for profit organisation that is helping build the future of protein in Australia. In this episode we cover: •Findings from a ...
12.08.2020 When we eat matters - how time restricted feeding helps nurture our circadian rhythms with Emily Manoogian, PhD In Episode 114 I sit down with Emily Manoogian, PhD from the Panda lab at Salk Institute to learn about how we can improve our health by nurturing our our circadian rhythms. Emily and her team are considered world leaders ...
12.01.2020 Upgrade your health by changing the foods you eat with Matthew Nagra, ND In Episode 113 I sit down with Naturopathic Doctor Matthew Nagra to talk about how he uses evidence based nutrition science to help his patients upgrade their health. If you are looking for an episode that consolidates several things previously ...
11.19.2020 Vegans...we need to talk with Psychologist Melanie Joy In Episode 112 I sit down with Harvard-educated Psychologist and best selling author Melanie Joy to discuss how we form our beliefs about food and how vegans can have healthier, more productive, conversations with non-vegans. An episode that I believe ...
09.30.2020 Can holistic grazing reverse climate change? A review of Kiss the Ground In Episode 111 I sit down with Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter to discuss claims made in the Kiss the Ground documentary that was released on Netflix a few weeks ago. Specifically we cover: •The claims made by the documentary around ...
09.19.2020 Clearing the confusion and making evidence-based food choices In Episode 110 I sit down with Drew Harrisberg to talk about my book and how we should be using science to make public health recommendations as well as answering a bunch of questions sent in from the community. Specifically ...
07.30.2020 Cell based meat and the future of food with Bruce Friedrich In Episode 109 I sit down with lawyer and Co-Founder of the Good Food Institute Bruce Friedrich to talk about two solutions to the current problems with our food system: these solutions being plant based meat and cultivated or 'cell-based' ...
07.15.2020 Can we say what diet is best for health with David Katz, MD In Episode #108 I sit down with Dr David Katz, MD who in my opinion, is one of the greatest voices of clarity in a space of science which let's be frank, is littered with confusion tactics, hidden agendas and ...
06.30.2020 Why we should be eating sprouts with Doug Evans In Episode #107 I sit down with Doug Evans, Author of The Sprout Book, to talk about the magical process of sprouting seeds and why we should be eating more of them. Specifically we cover: •Doug's personal journey from growing ...
06.19.2020 Slow ageing, fight disease and manage your weight with Dr Valter Longo, PhD In Episode 106 I sit down with Dr Valter Longo, PhD to talk about how to eat to live a long healthy life. SPECIFICALLY WE COVER: •How Dr Longo developed an interest in food, the ageing process and longevity •Roy ...
06.17.2020 Regenerative agriculture with Ryland Engelhart and Finian Makepeace In Episode 105 I sit down with Ryland Engelhart and Finian Makepeace from Kiss the Ground to talk continue with this theme of how our food system, and food choices, are affecting the health of our planet. In this episode ...
06.06.2020 Our diet is destroying the planet with Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter In Episode 104 I sit down with Environmental Researcher Nicholas Carter to chat about how our current food system is effecting the environment and what changes need to be made in order to meet climate goals and create a system ...
05.20.2020 Nutrition for healthy kidney function with Nephrologist Dr Shivam Joshi In Episode 103 I sit down with Dr Shivam Joshi a nephrologist working in NYC to explore Nephrology, the fascinating area of medicine dedicated to kidney health. Whether you have kidney disease, know someone with kidney disease or simply want ...
05.13.2020 A healthy gut is fiber fueled with Dr Will Bulsiewicz, MD + Gastroenterologist In Episode 102 Dr Will Bulsiewicz joins me for round 5 to talk about his brand new book 'Fiber Fueled' and tackle a few areas of gut health that we haven't yet explored on this show. If you are looking ...
05.03.2020 Where do most viruses come from and how can we stop them infecting humans with National Geographic science writer David Quammen In Episode 101 I was super fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with well known National Geographic writer and author, David Quammen, to talk about zoonotic diseases and mitigating the risk of future pandemics. A fascinating area of ...
04.26.2020 Reflections during COVID-19 - it's time for change with Drew Harrisberg In Episode 100 I sit down with Drew Harrisberg to talk about the first 100 episodes of this show and broadly speaking some of the most important learnings that I have taken away, particularly on human and planetary health. We ...
04.18.2020 Overcoming adversity & seeking new challenges with Rich Roll In Episode 99 I sit down for a second time with ultra athlete Rich Roll to talk about the humble beginnings of his show, which is now one of the world's leading podcasts in the education and wellness space, and ...
04.11.2020 Slowing and reversing ageing with Dr David Sinclair, Phd In Episode 98 I sit down with Harvard Professor Dr David Sinclair, PHD to discuss the information theory of ageing and in particular how we can slow down and perhaps even reverse the ageing process. In this episode we cover: ...
03.18.2020 Avoiding a stroke with Neurologist's Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai In Episode 97 I sit back down with Neurologist's Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai to talk about stroke and in particular how we can reduce our risk of having a stroke. Specifically we cover: •Different types of strokes: Ischemic and ...
03.08.2020 Rent is due for game changer Nimai Delgado In Episode 96 I sit back down for a catch up with Vegan PRO Bodybuilder Nimai Delgado. Having recently been in Los Angeles for almost 3 weeks it was great to catch up with Nimai and hear how things have ...
02.29.2020 Plant Based nutrition during pregnancy, infancy and breast-feeding with Whitney English, RD In Episode 95 I sit down with Whitney English, Registered Dietician, to talk about plant-based nutrition during pregnancy, infancy and breastfeeding (lactation). Whitney, along with her partner Alex (also a Registered Dietician), are the founders of Plant Based Juniors - ...
02.23.2020 A plant-based ketogenic diet for Diabetes In Episode 94 I sit down with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD and Robby Barbaro, MPH for a second episode - this time for a deep dive into the Plant Based Ketogenic diet and whether or not it is a good option ...
02.16.2020 Why your blood cholesterol levels are important with Sean Ryan In Episode 93 I sit back down with Sean Ryan to check in and see how he's been going with his transition to a plant based lifestyle. We pick up from where we left things in Episode 88, review his ...
02.08.2020 The lungs of our planet urgently need our help with Jimmy Halfcut In Episode 92 I sit down with Australian Environmentalist James Stanton Cooke, or 'Jimmy Halfcut', to talk about the role that our rainforests play in keeping our climate cool. I met James a few months back at a charity night ...
02.02.2020 Healthy weight loss is not a diet In Episode 91 it's you and me again for another Solo Episode of the Plant Proof Podcast. As usual this episode, focussed on weight loss, is about clearing confusion, breaking down the science and giving you practical tips to walk ...
01.26.2020 The food we eat is killing us with Cardiologist Dr Kim Williams In Episode 90 I sit down with former President of the American College of Cardiology Dr Kim Williams to discuss the role that our diet plays in the preventing, suspending and reversing cardiovascular disease. If you want to know what ...
01.03.2020 Adopting a new lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart disease with Sean Ryan In Episode 89 I sit down with a long time friend of mine, Sean Ryan. Sean and I recently caught up for dinner and he expressed interest in changing his lifestyle. Particularly given that cardiovascular disease runs in his family ...
12.16.2019 Victims of speciesism with Seb Alex In Episode 88 I sit down with Seb Alex to talk about the importance of animal welfare and what life looks like through the lens of an Animal Activist. Specifically we cover: •Normalising veganism •The impossible burger: Does he eat ...
12.06.2019 Marie Fe & Jake Snow on eating more plants, leading by example and building a community with purpose In Episode 87 I sit down with Marie Fe & Jake Snow who are arguably two of the most inspiring individuals that I've come across using social media to build a powerful community with purpose. It was a pleasure to ...
11.30.2019 Being a Vegan professional footballer with AFL player Chris Mayne In Episode 86 I sit down with AFL player and vegan athlete Chris Mayne to talk about his transition to a plant-based diet as a professional athlete. Chris plays for the Collingwood football club, the largest club in Australia, and ...
11.20.2019 Plant based athlete Catriona Bisset is Australia's fastest ever female 800m runner In Episode 85 I sat down with plant based athlete Catriona Bisset, Australian track athlete who currently holds the national record for the 800m event. If you haven't heard of Catriona chances are you will very soon - seemingly coming ...
09.28.2019 What does a Healthy Plant Based Diet Look like? In Episode 84 it's you and me again for another Solo Episode of the Plant Proof Podcast. As usual this episode is about clearing confusion, breaking down the science and giving you practical tips to walk away with that hopefully ...
09.14.2019 Hidden agendas in science and the media with Drew Harrisberg In Episode 83 a very good friend of mine, Drew Harrisberg, returns to the show to talk about hidden agendas in science and the media with specific reference to a few somewhat dangerous trends we have noticed. In this rather ...
09.10.2019 Why we need to be careful reading news headlines about nutrition In Episode 82 I return from a small break and record the first 'solo' episode of the Plant Proof Podcast. Yes, that's right, the first episode without a guest. Just you and me. In this episode I cover: •Why I ...
08.18.2019 Your gut health questions with Dr Will Bulsiewicz (Dr B) - Part 2 of 2 In Episode 81 I sit down with Dr Will Bulsiewicz for Part 2 of the "Your Gut Health Questions" conversation that Will and I had while in New York. All of the topics that Dr B and I discuss were ...
08.11.2019 Your gut health questions with Dr Will Bulsiewicz (Dr B) - Part 1 of 2 In Episode 80 I sit down with Dr Will Bulsiewicz, or Dr B, to go through some of the most common gut health questions out there! If you have tuned into the Plant Proof podcast before you have no doubt ...
08.04.2019 The 'vegan' label with Jon Venus In Episode 79 I sit down with well known You Tuber, Body Builder and family man 'Jon Venus'. Whether you are familiar with Jon's content, or story, I think you are going to really enjoy this episode that we recently ...
07.26.2019 How to get more out of your brain with Neurologist's Dean & Ayesha Sherzai In Episode 78 I sit down with Neurologists, Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai for a second episode on brain health (previously guests for Episode 64). I cannot even begin to describe how brilliant these guys are. In this information packed ...
07.21.2019 Eating plant strong foods & living in alignment with Rip Esselstyn In Episode 77 I sat down with Rip Esselstyn to talk about his journey as a plant strong athlete, health activist and author. Rip is well known for the 'Engine 2 Diet', a book he authored in 2009 on a ...
07.13.2019 Reasons for not adopting a plant based diet with Nimai Delgado In Episode 76 I sit down with a good friend of mine, and PRO Vegan Body Builder, Nimai Delgado. In this episode we chat about some of the more common concerns and barriers that stop people from wanting to adopt ...
07.07.2019 Stopping heart disease in its tracks with Dr Caldwell Esselstyn In Episode 75 I sit down with Dr Caldwell Esselsytn Jnr, or 'Essy', to chat about his journey in Medicine & the specifics of the findings from his clinical trials on preventing and reversing cardiovascular disease. It was a great ...
06.29.2019 Truly reversing insulin resistance & Type 2 Diabetes with Robby and Cyrus from Mastering Diabetes In Episode 74 I sit down with Robby & Cyrus from Mastering Diabetes to chat about Diabetes (Type 1, 1a, Pre, and Type 2) and the role that nutrition plays on insulin resistance. We go through the body of scientific ...

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