Rip welcomes nutritionist, author, and podcaster, Simon Hill, to the podcast for an in-depth discussion of his new book, The Proof is in the Plants. It's hard to imagine the life-long impact of seeing your own father have a heart attack, but Hill has taken that harrowing experience as a teenager and turned it into his mission-driven work to help save the lives of countless others.  Today, Simon is passionate about making nutritional information simple and accessible so that people can make informed decisions about the food they feed themselves and their families. Inspired by the work of his father, he is also a walking encyclopedia on the research and science that proves beyond the kale that a plant-based diet can save your life –and the planet. They discuss: The Diet of Confusion - Why the food industry is set up against us The progress we are making in governments around the world and the work that still needs to be done Is chronic lifestyle disease simply "in our genes?" How much control do we really have with the cards we were dealt? Simon's largest recommendation for better health - FIBER Why is fiber so important to our health and gut microbiome? Simon's top foods we should avoid Recommendations for helping people make the shift in their own lives The vast plant-proof research around - cancer, heart disease, and brain health  Research and studies on minerals and supplements like iodine and zinc This conversation is jam-packed with all the proof you need because, as you’ll hear loud and clear, the proof is in the plants.  About Simon Hill Simon Hill is the founder of the hugely popular Plant Proof podcast and blog of the same name, and a nutritionist and qualified physiotherapist. On top of his formal education, Simon spends hours and hours deciphering scientific studies so he can break down how to fuel your body to promote longevity and reduce the chance of developing disease while simultaneously achieving whatever health and fitness goals you may have. He is the plant-based food contributor to Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr, and in 2019 Simon opened a plant-based restaurant, Eden, in his Sydney neighbourhood of Bondi.   Episode and PLANTSTRONG Resources: PLANTSTRONG just announced our 2022 retreats and you’re invited to relax, refresh and recharge with us. Join us March 1st to the 6th in majestic Black Mountain or October 10th to the 15th in stunning Sedona. For details on both, go to plantstrong.com and select the locations from the menu. Also - great news! Our PLANTSTRONG unsalted organic broths and ready-to-eat chilis and stews are now available nationwide thru plantstrongfoods.com. We’ve just unveiled our sampler packs so you can try one of each flavor - and you can enjoy free shipping when you spend $60 or more! Simon Hill Website and Resources Join the free PLANTSTRONG Community Theme Music for Episode