The Proof with Simon Hill

Latest Episodes:

Tips for Optimal Brain Health | Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai Jan 20, 2022

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In Episode #188, a throwback to previous episodes, we hear from neurologists Dean and Ayesha Sherzai on building a lifestyle that promotes brain health. Topics covered include the optimal daily routine for brain health, nutrition for brain health, healthy fats and the ketogenic diet, depression and the importance of a lifestyle approach, and tips for reducing stress and creating clarity for your mind.

To hear more from Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, check out episodes #65, #78, #97, #117, #126, and #226.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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Diet and Mental Health | Nutrition Scientist Megan Lee Jan 16, 2022

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In Episode #187, I sat down with Megan Lee to talk about food and mental health. Megan is a career researcher, scientist, and academic at Bond University on the Gold Coast here in Australia. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychological science (with honours) and her PhD in nutritional psychiatry is currently under examination. She has published research on food and mood, body image, disordered eating, dietary patterns, mental health, and occupational stress in academia. Following some back-and-forth on Twitter about the representation of one of her studies in the media, I invited her onto the show.

Some of the topics covered in this conversation include the current scientific understanding of the effect our diet can have on our mental health, anti-depressant medications and the lack of lifestyle approaches to dealing with mental health, the results from her study of plant-based eaters and depression, and the media’s misrepresentation of the study’s results.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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Loss, Grief, and Compassion | Chef Derek Sarno Jan 11, 2022

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In Episode #186, a condensed throwback to Episode #15, we hear from chef Derek Sarno. Derek is the co-founder of Wicked Kitchen – a food company offering plant-based food in major grocery outlets throughout the UK, Ireland, and the USA. Wicked Kitchen also has thousands of plant-based recipes available online.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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Training, Nutrition, Supplements, and Mindset | Nimai Delgado Jan 09, 2022

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In Episode #185, I sat back down with Nimai Delgado to continue our ongoing conversation about training, nutrition, supplementation, and life in general.

We chatted about Nimai’s current workout routine, how to choose an appropriate weight, how to train for failure, how to find the techniques that work for you, and optimal training for building muscle. We also covered the importance of protein in Nimai’s diet, his supplement routine, and his experimentation with saunas and ice baths. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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Food Waste | Max La Manna Dec 26, 2021

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In Episode #184, a condensed throwback to Episode #13 in 2018, we hear from Max La Manna on his decision to adopt a plant-based diet and why we should care about food waste.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Vegan Propaganda | Earthling Ed Dec 19, 2021

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In Episode #183, I sat down with the iconic and eloquent Ed Winters, aka Earthling Ed, to chat about all things plant based. In this conversation, we covered Ed’s time holding university debates, how he stays calm in his conversations, and what he thinks about a more aggressive approach to activism. We also discussed Ed’s journey from vegetarian to plant-based eating, factory farming, our relationship with animals and the ways we devalue them, Ed’s response to the most common arguments against plant-based eating, and much more. Whether you’re following a plant-based lifestyle or not, I think you’ll find this conversation interesting and thought-provoking.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

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Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

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Transitioning to a Plant-Based Business | Erin Ireland Dec 16, 2021

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In Episode #182, a condensed throwback to Episode #54, we hear from Erin Ireland about transitioning her business to a plant-based company. This episode covers how Erin started a successful bakery business from her apartment, why she started her plant-based lifestyle, her experience feeding her daughter, the cost of vegan food, and how to go vegan.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Cholesterol, Keto Diets, and Heart Disease | Dr Spencer Nadolsky Dec 13, 2021

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In Episode #181, I sat down with physician and lipid specialist Dr Spencer Nadolsky to talk about cholesterol, ketogenic diets, and cardiovascular disease. We discussed what lipids and lipoproteins are, what causes atherosclerosis (a condition involving the build-up of plaque within the arteries), the difference between apolipoprotein B and low-density lipoprotein, and how these proteins relate to atherosclerosis.

You’ll also hear about Dr Nadolsky’s pilot study of diet-induced hypercholesterolemia and his tips for reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

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Exploring a New Life | Chef Gaz Oakley Dec 07, 2021

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In Episode #180, a condensed throwback to Episode #32, we hear from chef Gaz Oakley on why he changed his diet and his approach to cooking. In our conversation, Gaz shared how he found his passion for cooking and how cooking traditional food has helped him to create vegan recipes. You’ll also hear about how he was able to quit his full-time job to work on the Avant Garde Vegan Instagram and YouTube, his philosophy when it comes to social media, his recipe creation process, and his goals for the future.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Story of Juicero | Doug Evans Dec 02, 2021

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In Episode #179, I sat down with Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of The Sprout Book, to chat about his journey in business – specifically his time building Organic Avenue and the rise and fall of the highly publicised Silicon Valley start-up Juicero. We also discussed how Doug discovered a passion for sprouts and cold-pressed juices, his family health issues and his diet prior to switching to a plant-based lifestyle, and what led him to a raw plant-based diet.

Doug is a close friend with a heart of gold. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

For more insights and reflections, visit The Proof website for the full show notes.

Enjoy, friends.

Simon

Want to support the show?

Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill

Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book