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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 will be highly instructive regardless of the diet that you follow.In this episode we cover:Melanie's personal journey to studying Psychology at Harvard and writing her award winning book "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism" Why our food choices matterThe carnism ideaologyCarnistic defense systems and the three N's: 'Normal, Natural and NecessaryEffective vegan advocacy: how to communicate better as a veganShame vs guiltThe idea of thinking about process vs content when communicating with someone who holds a different opinion to youWhy the debate format sets us up to failHow you can be a part of the solutionWhat a 'vegan ally' isThe idea of watering the right seedsand much moreWhile my episodes usually focus on nutrition science I found this exchange fascinating and believe many of the learnings hold true for our communication in general, whether that be related to food choices and the exploitation of animals or not. My plan is to extend this into a 3-4 part series, with Melanie to return and another high profile vegan activist in the coming months so we can continue exploring this topic together.Resources:The 3 minute video on Carnism created by Melanie and her team Beyond Carnism that I referred to in this conversationConnect with Melanie on Instagram @beyondcarnismCarnism.org websiteMelanie's Book Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism, 10th Anniversary EditionThe Vegan Matrix - another book written by Melanie exploring what she believes is a serious problem with the vegan movement: unexamined privilege.Melanie's 2015 TedX Talk Toward Rational, Authentic Food ChoicesMy Book:My book is coming out early 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you. In the lead up the launch I am going to share information about the title, cover, ways to win a copy, live event dates, free e-books etc. Register your email here so I can keep you up to date.Want to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof PodcastConnect with me on Instagram and Twitter @plant_proof

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 reversal of climate changePro's and Con's of the solutions put forward by the documentaryHolistic grazing and carbon sequestrationAlan Savory and scienceImportance of conservation and restoration of forestsGrasslands versus forests for carbon sequestrationWhat a shift to holistic grazing would mean for diets globallyThe evidence based way for individuals to lower their food based environmental footprintand much moreResources:FCRN Grazed and Confused ReportPaul Hawken's Drawdown Review solutions - Sort by impact and you will see Plant-Rich diets are in the top 4 of all solutions in both scenario 1 and scenario 2 that they put forward.Maria Nordborg's review of Holistic Grazing and Alan Savory's claimsTim Searchinger's paper on land useMatthew Hayek's paper on what a shift from factory farmed cows to grazing cows means for beef supplyDatabase of environmental science articles on food and planetary health compiled by Dr Tushar Mehta and Nicholas CarterAn expansive article I wrote on our food system and climate changeBook:My book is coming out early 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you. In the lead up the launch I am going to share information about the title, cover, ways to win a copy, live event dates, free e-books etc. Register your email here so I can keep you up to date.Want to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition information

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 we cover:The evidence hierarchy in nutrition scienceWhy fibre recommendations may in fact be lower than what's optimalThe carnivore diet and secondary bile saltsOmega 3's and the evidence surrounding protection against heart diseaseSupplementing B12, Vitamin DGetting enough calcium in your dietA few food groups that are particularly beneficial for brain performance and protection against cognitive declineand much moreMy book:Sign up here to hear the latest news about my book (release date, how to win a copy, live event dates etc)Want to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity). In the lead up the launch I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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' meat.Specifically we cover:What's wrong with the current food system and how it is impacting human health, planetary health and animal welfareSpecifics on climate change, COVID-19, antibiotic resistance, production inefficiencies and food security What plant based and cultivated meats areSpecifics related to bio mimicking meat using cells collected via biopsyWhere these industries are currently and the projectionsThe companies leading the way in these industriesWhy major meat companies are investing into this spaceBarriers to entryWhen we can expect to see cell based meat on shelfHow these types of products are likely to be perceived by customersand much moreResources:Good Food InstituteBruce's Ted TalkBruce on TwitterGood Food Institute on InstagramIf you're a regular listener you will know I prefer to do these conversations in person. I apologise in advance for slightly tinny audio from Bruce's end - the recording software is a bit hit and miss compared to when you are in the same room! Nonetheless it's certainly not the worst audio I have heard and the information is tremendously insightful.Want to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity). In the lead up the launch I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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 bias. This is a great episode which reinforces many of the key principles that I have been sharing with you via social media and on this show for the past 2 + years. It also emphasises the 3 pillars that I look to when making my personal food decisions - the pillar of human health, planetary health and animal welfare.In this episode we specifically talk about:Why an infectious disease pandemic may be what we need to take chronic disease more seriouslyThe number one risk factor for chronic disease in developed countriesWhy debating the little stuff is keeping us from making impact on the big stuffThe characteristics of an optimal dietCan we say what the single best diet isThe importance of the replacement nutrient in nutrition scienceThe use of strawman diets in nutrition scienceShould we eat fish? What are the considerations here?Would adding animal products to an optimally planned vegan diet improve one's healthand much moreI really hope you enjoy the show. Of course, if you do, please share your feedback with David and I on social media. The best place to find David is on Twitter - you can also find me on Twitter and Instagram too.Below is a few resources that we spoke about in this episode:David's websiteDavid's wife's recipes at CuisinicityDavid's books - How to Eat & The Truth About FoodWhy Two Pandemics are better than oneWant to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Masters in NutritionCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity). In the lead up the launch I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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 up in NYC to living in the Californian desertWhy Doug changed his own personal diet some 20 years agoWhat sprouting isSprouts Vs Shoots Vs MicrogreensThe nutritional benefits of sprouts including the anti-cancer molecules found in broccoli sproutsThe cost of sproutingSprouts and food sovereigntyThe typical equipment needed to sproutChoosing the right seedsThe typical sprouting processThe importance of water quality when sproutingEating sproutsand much moreResources:The Sprout Book by Doug Evans- Booktopia - For Australian's or Amazon (If Amazon doesn't ship to you, just google 'The Sprout Book' to find a local book store that's selling it)My blog 'Sprouting 101' to help you get started. Including specific information on sprouting broccoli sprouts and flaxseeds to help get you going. Flaxseeds are one of my favourites to sprout because it increases their Omega 3 content, which as you are most likely well aware, features in the Plant Proof Food Pyramid.Support the show:The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity). In the lead up the launch I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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 Walford's research 'Biosphere 2'Details of his researchCalorie restriction vs fastingFasting and biomarkers of cancer, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease Findings from clinical trials on fasting mimicking diet (a vegan diet created by Dr Longo)Eating for longevityLearning from Centenarian'sAnimal versus plant protein and ageing pathways Maximising muscle protein synthesis and much moreRESOURCES:ACLM position statement on Type 2 Diabetes reversal and remissionsDr Valter Longo's websiteREVIEW:If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App - it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity). In the lead up the launch I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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 we cover:What regenerative agriculture isHow it differs from sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming practicesThe problem with industrial agriculture Why tilling is a problemCover crops and carbon sequestration Holistic grazing including White Oak PasturesDietary shifts Why it's so crucial we change the way we farmand much moreResources:Black Lives Matter movement Teaching children about racismHow we can support the black lives movementRelated to this episodePaul Hawken and Katharine Wilkinson report Drawdown in 2017 - solutions to reverse global warmingRich Roll's podcast with Paul Hawken on climate changeFCRN Grazed and Confused report - a detailed report on holistic grazing and climate changeCafe Gratitude & Gracias Madre - Ryland's restaurants How wolves change rivers videoKiss the Ground websiteThe Soil Story by Kiss the GroundSimon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. I will only email you when I have something valuable to share with you (brand new scientific research broken down, why consuming enough iodine is so important etc)My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity). In the lead up the launch I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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 that results in better food security, less water pollution, less land use, less freshwater use and greater production efficiency.SPECIFICALLY WE COVER:What is climate change?What are the implications of a warming planet?What are planetary boundaries?Is climate change more than an energy issue?What are greenhouse gases?The major greenhouse gases - Carbon Dioxide, Methane and Nitrous OxideHuman activity and greenhouse gasesAgriculture and GHG'sImportance of understanding land use, deforestation and carbon sequestration when land is left aloneAnimal versus plant based foods and their environmental impactImpact of transport on the footprint of our food compared to the type of foodHolistic grazing (form of regenerative agriculture proposed by Alan Savoury and Game Brown etc) - is it a climate change solution?What a more efficient food system looks likeAnimal manure vs green manureMonocultures vs Polycultures and soil healthAccess to food that has a lower environmental footprint to make it the easier decision for people (Default-Veg)Top tips that we can implement on an individual basis to lower our environmental footprintmuch more (wow - one of my favourite episodes yet)RESOURCES:Poore & Nemecek 2018 study looking at the environmental impact of food from almost 40,000 farms across 119 countries.2020 Drawdown Review by Paul Hawken and his team (shift to plant centric diets)EAT Lancet report - the planetary health diet (88% or more calories from plants)Meat the Future documentary (cellular agriculture - a potentially more sustainable way to produce meat in the future)Why buying local is not as important as food source when it comes to the environmental footprint of your foodFCRN report that covers holistic grazingWhite Oak PasturesWhy methane matters - https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2019/0213/1029274-why-methane-matters-so-much-in-climate-change-planning/Blog on Climate change and our food systemGHGs in US are significantly underestimated: https://faunalytics.org/animal-agriculture-is-responsible-for-more-ghg-emissions-than-previously-thought/#The need to measure carbon opportunity loss of land use change, and shows at least 42% of pastureland globally was forest: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30542169/Limited & reversible sequestration from even the best grazing systems: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10584-020-02673-xValue of forests: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/10/eaax2546Humans have cut down about 46% of the trees on land since the dawn of civilization. https://www.nature.com/articles/nature14967Comparison of Big Livestock companies vs. Big Oil: https://www.grain.org/article/entries/5976-emissions-impossible-how-big-meat-and-dairy-are-heating-up-the-planetIf the livestock sector were to continue with business as usual, they would account for 49% of the emissions budget for 1.5°C by 2030: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14693062.2018.1528965?journalCode=tcpo20Lead IPCC authors: Methane from Livestock should not be creatively discounted: https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/186/2/71.longIPCC: “There is no scientific argument for selecting 100 years compared with other choices . . . The choice of time horizon is a value judgement because it depends on the relative weight assigned to effects at different times.” https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg1/anthropogenic-and-natural-radiative-forcing/Plant Based Farming can feed 10B+ people (study from Harvard): https://animal.law.harvard.edu/publications/eating-away-at-climate-change-with-negative-emissions-harwatt-hayek/National Geographic's article on feeding 9+ billion people: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/feeding-9-billion/Default Veg & making more options available shows major increases in it being selected https://www.pnas.org/content/116/42/20923Climate Crisis Secret - comparing GHG estimates attributed to animal agriculture: https://sentientmedia.org/the-climate-crisis-secret/Farming for the Climate - looks at veganic farms, myths, and plant-based regenerative farms: https://awellfedworld.org/issues/climate-issues/farming-for-climate/Farming for the Planet - plants to farm, their benefits, truth about the need for manure, and general comparisons: https://sentientmedia.org/farming-for-the-planet/Local Beef vs. Imported Beans: Which is Better for the Planet (featured in this article): https://www.planetfriendlynews.com/blog/local-beef-vs-imported-beans-which-is-better-for-the-planetWhy Agriculture’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions are almost always Underestimated (Featured in this Forbes piece): tiny.cc/hjreqzCurated peer reviewed papers on the topic: https://www.plantbaseddata.org/REVIEW:If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App - it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. 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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 to learn about protein consumption and kidney health I believe you will find this episode particularly informative.In this episode we cover:What is the role of our kidneysWhat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is and how many people it affectsMajor risk factors for CKDDifferent stages of CKDReversing/Managing CKDDialysisKidney transplantsEvidence based recommendations for nutrition for those with CKDHigh versus low carbohydrate dietsKidney stonesProtein consumption & kidney healthThe ancestral dietand much moreIf you enjoyed the episode, or have follow up questions, be sure to connect with Dr Joshi on Instagram or TwitterRESOURCES:Plant-based diets for prevention and management of chronic kidney disease - 2020 article published in the Journal of Nephrology and HypertensionThe Ketogenic Diet for Obesity and Diabetes-Enthusiasm Outpaces Evidence - 2019 article published in JAMAREVIEW:If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App - it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity).

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 for more evidence-based knowledge bombs about gut health then this is an episode you will want to digest.Topics we cover:Writing his first bookEating like our ancestors -does this make sense?A recap on dysbiosis and gut health 101How dysbiosis may be causing, or at least contributing to auto-immune diseases, weight gain and chronic diseases.The importance of fibre and the different typesHistory of microbiome research and why we have been able to make significant area in our understanding of this area of science in the past decadeand much moreGet a copy of Fiber Fueled - Dr B's first book which is now available via the below links If you're from USA buy hereIf you're from Canada buy hereAll other countries including Australia buy hereIf you enjoyed the episode, or have follow up questions, be sure to let Dr B know on InstagramReview:If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App - it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.My book is coming out February 2021 published with Penguin - I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity).

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 science that gives birth to yet another reason to be mindful of our lifestyles. Given that predictions suggest there are over 1.5 million animal viruses yet to be discovered understanding what increases the likelihood that a virus passes from an animal to a human is incredibly important for human health. Within this episode we specifically cover:What zoonotic diseases areThe origin of zoonotic diseasesWhat a 'spillover' meansWhat reservoir hosts areHIV, Ebola and other Zoonotic DiseasesTransmissibility and fatality rateThe likely origin of COVID-19How human activity affects the risk of these emerging novel diseasesmuch moreFollowing this episode I get the feeling many of you will be inspired to read David's book 'Spillover' which you can find along with all of his other books on his website.If you enjoyed the episode, or have follow up questions, be sure to let David know on twitter. If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App:If you are enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out early 2021 published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity).

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 also delve into the current circumstances that we all find ourselves in and reflect on our personal experiences and learnings thus far. While this free-flowing chat between two mates is exactly as I imagined and the perfect summary for the first 100 episodes, the unplanned nature of it means we do jump around a little bit. But for those willing to look past that I think there is some thought provoking material inside for everyone.Thanks for all your support. I really do appreciate all of you and look forward to bringing you another 100 episodes. If you haven't already, please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App:If you are enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out early 2021 published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity).

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 what it feels like to have now released over 500 episodes into the wild.We cover a bunch of other topics too, including overcoming adversity and seeking out new challenges, that I think you will also find interesting. Of course anyone who know's Rich will be familiar with how beautifully he's able to articulate his experiences, thoughts and learnings for us all to benefit from. A craft of his that no doubt comes with decades of introspection and self work, and years behind the microphone conversing with a diverse range of interesting guests.Please also note, as mentioned in the introduction this was recorded before LA went into social isolation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. So if you see videos of us online from this episode, they were shot well and truly before there was any advice to practice social distancing.Hope you enjoy friends. Be sure to connect with Rich on Instagram or Twitter, thank him for taking the time to have this conversation and if you haven't already, grab a copy of his book 'Finding Ultra' here.Review the show:If you have been enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated. Each review really does help the episodes reach more people. Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationTo receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter.

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:David's back story and how he found himself in the field of anti-ageing scienceHis information theory of ageingChronological age versus biologicalThe Horvath clock.The role of genetics versus epigenetic in the ageing processHow long he thinks we can may be able to live toHow our nutrition affects the ageing processHormesis and ageing - including periods of hunger or 'intermittent fasting'.Other lifestyle factors that affect the ageing processNADNMN supplements and other medications/supplements that may slow down the ageing processand much moreThis is a deep dive into the underlying mechanisms occurring at a cellular level that take place as we age. An exchange that I thoroughly enjoyed and hope you do too. Of course, in two hours it's hard to cover the topic of ageing in entirety so I look forward to having David back on to dive even deeper in the future. You can also grab a copy of his book Lifespan online or in most book stores - it's a fascinating read.Please also note, as mentioned in the introduction this was recorded days before NYC went into social isolation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. So if you see videos of us online from this episode, they were shot well and truly before there was any advice to practice social distancing.Hope you enjoy friends. As always be sure to let David know how this one lands for you on Instagram or Twitter.Plant Proof X Journey Retreat:For more information on the Plant Proof X Journey Retreat please visit here.The retreats are an incredible week - a mix of exercise, connecting with like-minded people, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based meals and snacks, massages and plenty of downtime to relax by the pool or explore the local area.Please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App:If you are enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out early 2021 published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all revenue I receive is being donated to charity).

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 hemorrhagic Prevalence of strokeBurden of diseaseRisk factors for strokeEating to lower your stroke riskAnd much moreHope you enjoy friends. As always be sure to let Dean & Ayesha know how this one lands for you on social media @teamsherzai.Plant Proof X Journey Retreat:For more information on the Plant Proof X Journey Retreat please visit here.The retreats are an incredible week - a mix of exercise, connecting with like-minded people, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based meals and snacks, massages and plenty of downtime to relax by the pool or explore the local area.Please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App:If you are enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out later this year published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all proceeds being donated to charity)

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 been with him since our last episodes. We also managed to sneak in quite a few gym sessions at Gold's Venice which I thoroughly enjoyed.This one's quite a casual conversation with no real direction as I have already covered his story back in 2018 in Episode 3. But if you know of Nimai, you'll be well aware his humble and gracious personality is a breath of fresh air. I certainly love catching up with him and am grateful to have him as a good friend.Some of the things we cover in this relatively shorter episode are:Bits and pieces on the Game ChangersHis current training programPaying the rent with cardioHis business interestsHis daily ritualsTraining Lewis Hamiltonand other bits and pieces Hope you enjoy it friends. As always be sure to let Nimai and myself know how this episode landed for you. You can find us on Instagram at @nimai_delgado and at @plant_proofEpisode Resources:Episode 02 - Nimai's StoryEpisode 76 - Q & A we did together on common questions about a plant-based or vegan lifestyle.Vegan Fitness Meals UKNimai on InstagramComing up:In the coming weeks I plan to put up part 2 of the weight management solo episode. The first part being the one I did on healthy weight loss in Episode 91. Part 2 is on building lean muscle. There's also episodes with Rich Roll, Dr Will Bulsiewicz, Team Sherzai, Dr Valter Longo and a bunch of other incredibly interesting people that I have caught up with during my recent travels in USA.Review:Finally, if you can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - your FREE resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.

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 - an online resource that brings evidence based nutrition information specific to these stages of life to the public.Specifically in this episode we cover:Benefits of a plant-based diet during pregnancy and infancyPosition of the American Dietetics Association (ADA)Specific nutrients of focus during pregnancy including recommendations for supplementationSpecific nutrients of focus during breastfeeding including recommendations for supplementationBreast milk versus formula and different formula optionsSpecific nutrients of focus during infancy including recommendations for supplementationIntroducing solidsPicky eatersand much moreThis is an episode I have wanted to do for a couple of years now. It's quite a comprehensive conversation so if it's a topic that's very relevant to you I highly recommend grabbing a pen and paper and listening in a quite comfortable space without distractions.Resources:American Dietetic Association position for vegan diets during pregnancy and infancyPlant Based Juniors on InstagramPB3 PlatePredominately Plant-Based Pregnancy GuideFirst Bites - Baby Led Weaning GuidePlant Proof Newsletter Sign Up - When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Plant Proof X Journey Retreat:For more information on the Plant Proof X Journey Retreat please visit here.The retreats are an incredible week - a mix of exercise, connecting with like-minded people, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based meals and snacks, massages and plenty of downtime to relax by the pool or explore the local area.As always, I hope you do enjoy the listen. If you did please let Whitney and Alex would love to hear from you, you can tag them on Instagram using @plantbasedjuniors. And of course, share the episode link with anyone you know who could benefit from listening.New Plant Proof GIF's:You may also like to use the Plant Proof GIF's that have been added to Instagram. In your story swipe up, click GIF's and then search Plant Proof. They're free and nothing more than a bit of fun - let me know what you think.Please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App:Finally, if you are enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out later this year published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all proceeds being donated to charity)

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 for patients with insulin resistance and Diabetes.Specifically we cover:The release of their new book Mastering DiabetesWhy a low carbohydrate diet is popular for diabetics and frequently recommenced by DoctorsPhilosophy of the high carbohydrate Mastering Diabetes programImproving both insulin resistance and your long term health at the same timeWeight loss and diabetesLow carbohydrate diets are good at promoting weight loss but often negatively affect biomarkers of cardiovascular riskA new 2019 study looking at a traditional Ketogenic DietDefinition of reversing diabetes based on certain criteriaCan a Ketogenic diet truly reverse diabetes?Difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats when it comes to insulin resistanceA plant based ketogenic dietHegsted Equation and cholesterolMedium Chain Triglycerides and cholesterolWho may be well suited to a plant based ketogenic dietand much moreWhether you have diabetes or not this episode I think you will still find this episode interesting. Plus, with rates of Diabetes skyrocketing, particularly pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it's highly likely that most people listening know someone who is affected by this disease. Stick around to the end for my summary where I bring together the take home messages.Resources:2019 Ketogenic Study we spoke aboutMastering Diabetes bookMastering Diabetes on InstagramMastering Diabetes Pilot StudyEpisode with Drew Harrisberg on his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and transition from a Ketogenic Diet to a Plant Based diet Nutrikynd Supplement:From time to time I am asked what supplements I take. The only supplement I currently take is the Nutrikynd Essential 3 which combines B12, Omega 3 and Vitamin D.Plant Proof X Journey Retreat:For more information on the July 11-17, 2020 Plant Proof X Journey Retreat please visit here.The retreats are an incredible week - a mix of exercise, connecting with like-minded people, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based meals and snacks, massages and plenty of downtime to relax by the pool or explore the local area.As always, I hope you do enjoy the listen. If you did please share your feedback on social media and tag Robby & Cyrus using @masteringdiabetes - they would love to hear from you. And of course, share the episode link with anyone you know that has diabetes who could benefit from listening.You may also like to use the Plant Proof GIF's that have been added to Instagram. In your story swipe up, click GIF's and then search Plant Proof. They're free and nothing more than a bit of fun - let me know what you think.Finally, if you can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - your FREE resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out later this year published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all proceeds being donated to charity)

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 pre-transition baseline blood work and then spend the majority of the episode dedicated to the walking through cholesterol and how we can use diet to effect our cholesterol levels. At the end we also touch on meal prep, handling social conversations and a few other questions that Sean had since our last episode together.Whether you are thinking about transitioning to a plant-based diet, are currently transitioning or already eat a plant-based diet I think you will take something away from both today's episode and Episode 88.Episode Resources:1 - 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk2 - 2020 Consensus paper from European Atherosclerosis Society Consensus Panel stating that LDL lipoproteins cause atherosclerosis (narrowing of the artery)3 - ACC guidelines - 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Recommends people adopt a Mediterranean or Plant-based diet for cardiovascular health.4 - Garden of Vegan Meal Delivery Service (Australian based)Nutrikynd SupplementFrom time to time I am asked what supplements I take. The only supplement I currently take is the Nutrikynd Essential 3 which combines B12, Omega 3 and Vitamin D. Plant Proof X Journey RetreatFor more information on the July 11-17, 2020 Plant Proof X Journey Retreat please visit here.The retreats are an incredible week - a mix of exercise, connecting with like-minded people, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based meals and snacks, massages and plenty of downtime to relax by the pool or explore the local area.As always, I hope you do enjoy the listen. If you did please share your feedback on social media, both Sean and I would love to hear from you. And of course, share the episode link with anyone you know that could benefit from listening.Finally, if you can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thank you for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you. See you next week.Simon