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The Proof is in the Plants

The Proof is in the Plants

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  • Author：Simon Hill
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Summary

Our health is in crisis and so is our climate。

What if there was a way of eating that may help us live healthier for longer and protect the future of our planet， too？

The good news is that evidence now shows a plant-based diet may offer us exactly that – and straight-talking nutritionist Simon Hill has done the hard work translating the science into actionable advice for everyday life。

Before transitioning to a plant-based diet Simon held many of the common misconceptions。 But instead he experienced incredible improvements in his energy levels， digestion， mental clarity and post-workout recovery after making the shift。 He’d finally understood the power of food and was determined to find out – and share – the agenda-free truth about the optimum diet for human health。

By undertaking a master’s degree in nutrition， poring over the latest scientific papers and books， and producing hundreds of hours of his internationally successful Plant Proof podcast， Simon has pursued the answers to all the questions he had about fuelling our bodies with more plants。 Now， in his first book， he brings it all together into one inspiring and practical guide。

It covers:

– The reasons why we’re all so confused about what to eat

– The evidence showing how a plant-based diet might reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes， type 2 diabetes， cancer and dementia

– The positive impact of plant-based living for the climate and animal welfare

– Common myths about a plant-based diet – and what the real facts are

– How to build a healthy， satisfying plant-based plate， from macronutrients to micronutrients

– Practical tips for making the shift， and much more。

If you want to understand and unlock the many benefits of putting more plants on your plate， this book is for you。

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Reviews

Tamara Wanklyn ，

A straight-forward summary of why there's so much confusion about what we should eat， an evidence-based report of the current science， and a guide to how to implement this that anyone could follow。 Long-time listener of the podcast， and have been eagerly awaiting the release of the book。 It did not disappoint！ A straight-forward summary of why there's so much confusion about what we should eat， an evidence-based report of the current science， and a guide to how to implement this that anyone could follow。 Long-time listener of the podcast， and have been eagerly awaiting the release of the book。 It did not disappoint！ 。。。more

Roberta Gallo ，

This is the type of book that will change your life。 There's all the data you need to convince yourself that a plant based diet is almost all you need to live a longer， healthier and sustainable life。 I also love Simon's non pushy， judgmental approach to the topic。 I hope to see this book translated in other languages soon so that I can share it with family and friends overseas。 This is the type of book that will change your life。 There's all the data you need to convince yourself that a plant based diet is almost all you need to live a longer， healthier and sustainable life。 I also love Simon's non pushy， judgmental approach to the topic。 I hope to see this book translated in other languages soon so that I can share it with family and friends overseas。 。。。more

Carla Flaim ，

Easy to understand。 Well researched。 Simon’s style is informative without being militant about how a person chooses to eat。 Provide des the information clearly so we can make up our own mind

Courtney ，

I don’t only recommend this book to people already adopting a plant based diet but to everyone。 Everyone needs to read this book。 Simon has an evidence based approach on adopting a plant based diet， he is supportive and provides every tool required not only benefit your health now and into the future but to benefit our planet also。 Thank you Simon for giving us such a powerful tool in spreading such a powerful message。

Morgan Loren ，

I recommend this book to everyone。 The science is well researched， broken down and explained excellently。 Simon gives compelling reasons to go plant based and then explains exactly how to do it so that you can enjoy a diet for life that is nutrient rich。 He explains how to lose weight or gain weight/muscle depending on your individual needs。 This is NOT a restrictive gimmick diet book。 It’s a lifestyle book that encourages a huge range of foods to be included in the diet。 This will be my plant b I recommend this book to everyone。 The science is well researched， broken down and explained excellently。 Simon gives compelling reasons to go plant based and then explains exactly how to do it so that you can enjoy a diet for life that is nutrient rich。 He explains how to lose weight or gain weight/muscle depending on your individual needs。 This is NOT a restrictive gimmick diet book。 It’s a lifestyle book that encourages a huge range of foods to be included in the diet。 This will be my plant based bible that I will forever be referring back to， to ensure I’m I stay on track with my health goals。 。。。more

Amy Mitchell ，

Life-changing！ My partner and I started transitioning to plant based a couple years back but we had a LOT of resistance from family members even though we weren’t pushing our views on them。 We really struggled finding informative information we could share with with without them shutting down the conversation。 Your podcasts have been soooo amazing for this， educational but not judgmental。 I’ve been slowly drip feeding episodes to them along with some documentaries。 I never thought I’d see the da Life-changing！ My partner and I started transitioning to plant based a couple years back but we had a LOT of resistance from family members even though we weren’t pushing our views on them。 We really struggled finding informative information we could share with with without them shutting down the conversation。 Your podcasts have been soooo amazing for this， educational but not judgmental。 I’ve been slowly drip feeding episodes to them along with some documentaries。 I never thought I’d see the day but my 60 year old mum （very stuck in her ways）， sister， brother-in-law， and two nephews are now plant based because of it 🙌I originally went plant based for environmental and animal welfare reasons but reading your book has opened my eyes to the health benefits and really solidified my decision to do so。This is a life changing book that everyone must read！ 。。。more

Rosemary ，

Have been eating a vegan diet for four years and I just wish this book had been around when I first started my plant based journey。 It is packed with information on every aspect of eating a primarily/total plant based diet。 Simon covers the health aspect， （So much info/detail， but so easy to read） the environment and the impact what we eat has on our planet， also animal welfare。 It really has an answer for whatever questions you have where ever you are in your plant based journey。 It's a must re Have been eating a vegan diet for four years and I just wish this book had been around when I first started my plant based journey。 It is packed with information on every aspect of eating a primarily/total plant based diet。 Simon covers the health aspect， （So much info/detail， but so easy to read） the environment and the impact what we eat has on our planet， also animal welfare。 It really has an answer for whatever questions you have where ever you are in your plant based journey。 It's a must read！ 。。。more

Anna ，

Simon Hill has outdone himself。 For anyone wanting to make the switch to a healthier， kinder and more sustainable way of eating， this book has literally everything you need to know in a very consumable way。 Practical guidance with tables of simple to understand information and evidence based with over 1000 references available online。 Highly recommended +++ and his podcast too has brilliant guests。 Love listening during my gym sessions！

Jaime ，

The most complete resource you’ll need to optimise your health， in a completely non-biased approach。 Simon provides the facts only， but in such an easy to understand way that all can benefit， as can the health of the planet， and all else who inhabit it。 Being a physio myself， who also geeks out on nutrition， I couldn’t have asked for a more complete answer to all the questions that I had that lingered over plant based nutrition。 10/10 - get your hands on this gem immediately and arm yourself wit The most complete resource you’ll need to optimise your health， in a completely non-biased approach。 Simon provides the facts only， but in such an easy to understand way that all can benefit， as can the health of the planet， and all else who inhabit it。 Being a physio myself， who also geeks out on nutrition， I couldn’t have asked for a more complete answer to all the questions that I had that lingered over plant based nutrition。 10/10 - get your hands on this gem immediately and arm yourself with the tools to live life to your longest health potential。 。。。more

Vikram ，

Proof of the pudding is in it's eating。 Similarly， the proof is in the plants :） You need to read this book to understand nutrition science better。 The good part？ The book doesn't lecture you and there is NO hidden agenda。 It simply reaffirms my beliefs。 Unbiased， evidence based science which is largely but not limited to food science。 Thank you for this amazing book！ Your fan from Mumbai， India。 Cheers！ Proof of the pudding is in it's eating。 Similarly， the proof is in the plants :） You need to read this book to understand nutrition science better。 The good part？ The book doesn't lecture you and there is NO hidden agenda。 It simply reaffirms my beliefs。 Unbiased， evidence based science which is largely but not limited to food science。 Thank you for this amazing book！ Your fan from Mumbai， India。 Cheers！ 。。。more

Rosie ，

Hi Simon Since discovering your podcast and book I have been inspired to adopt a plant based lifestyle。 I’ve always eaten predominantly vegetarian but always had a higher than ideal cholesterol， I always put this down to genetics。Since making the shift from vegetarian to predominantly plant based my cholesterol for the first time since I can remember is back in the normal range。I am so so grateful 🙏🏻

Jess ，

I've tried to read a lot of these types of books and often get stuck about half way。 I really loved this book though， it was easy to read and lots of useful info。 The way it's laid out， it's easy to go back and find specific bits of information as well。 I've tried to read a lot of these types of books and often get stuck about half way。 I really loved this book though， it was easy to read and lots of useful info。 The way it's laid out， it's easy to go back and find specific bits of information as well。 。。。more

Esther Richardson ，

This book provides an excellent evidence based discussion on what the science says about eating for optimal human health。 What I found especially useful was the metrics and steps which has helped me take a much closer look at what is going on my plate， what food I need versus what food I eat， and I'm feeling better for it！ This book goes beyond the individual， which I like， and connects the food on our plates to the impact we have through our food systems on the world， and how we can consciously This book provides an excellent evidence based discussion on what the science says about eating for optimal human health。 What I found especially useful was the metrics and steps which has helped me take a much closer look at what is going on my plate， what food I need versus what food I eat， and I'm feeling better for it！ This book goes beyond the individual， which I like， and connects the food on our plates to the impact we have through our food systems on the world， and how we can consciously be a part of shaping a food system that will keep us healthier and support our planet returning to an essential state of balance。 Which means a better future for us all。 A really practical read， and a very sympathetic， non-judgemental read。 It keeps away from demonising or ranting， and sticks to a personable， supportive narrative with answers to almost any diet question you could have！！ 。。。more

Nayan Chauhan ，

Fantastic book and resource for improving your health based on science。 Simon’s writing makes it easy to push through the crap information out there and focus on the clear science。 I found it simple to understand and absorb the depth of information presented。 The future is plants and hopefully this gets the right exposure to be read by a lot of people。

Tara Jamieson ，

Bravo Simon Hill， as a studying Naturopath I have been looking for a resource that focuses on the BEST available scientific evidence。 It really is something I think everybody should read， regardless of your dietary choices。 Knowledge is power 🙏

Amy Taylor-Safruk ，

Excellent read！ Jammed with science + practical information this book is for meat eaters + veggies alike。 I couldn't put it down！ Excellent read！ Jammed with science + practical information this book is for meat eaters + veggies alike。 I couldn't put it down！ 。。。more

Alison ，

I have been loving Simon’s podcast for a few years now。 I purchased his book on pre-order knowing that I wanted to keep learning evidence based information in an easy to understand way。 Simon is unbiased and exposes the truth about the food industry。 He breaks down the science so the everyday person can absorb and understand it。 He is clear and concise about the best ways to extend your life and live well。 Highly recommend for yourself， family and friends

José ，

This is just what we need。 Evidence based information on how to eat for health， longevity and sustainability， with the underlying message of unity， compassion and purpose。 This book avoids the “become a vegan otherwise you are doing it wrong approach”， and instead， focuses on the science that is clear around nutrition: a predominantly （or exclusively） whole foods plant-based diet is what we all should strive for。

Jen ，

What a balanced and informative book。 I have now read it twice and am so grateful Simon released this book。 I am vegan but highly recommend this to everyone no matter what dietary choices you follow。 What Simon has provided will be my go to reference for all things relevant on nutrition and health。 Cannot recommend this book highly enough and also know your purchase is going to a wonderful cause 🌲 from Jen

Steffan ，

An absolutely incredible compilation of relevant， confusion free nutritional science that delves deep into the benefits of a plant based diet。 I transitioned to a whole food plants based diet 6 months ago for health reasons and with the help of this book， my knowledge and understanding of nutrition and the human anatomy has exponentially increased。 Can't thank Simon enough for his tireless effort in clarifying the confusion around nutrition science and promoting the various benefits of a plant b An absolutely incredible compilation of relevant， confusion free nutritional science that delves deep into the benefits of a plant based diet。 I transitioned to a whole food plants based diet 6 months ago for health reasons and with the help of this book， my knowledge and understanding of nutrition and the human anatomy has exponentially increased。 Can't thank Simon enough for his tireless effort in clarifying the confusion around nutrition science and promoting the various benefits of a plant based diet。 It's a must buy and a fundamental guidebook that ties together other plant based books and resources。 。。。more

Amber ，

This book is a STAPLE for anybody plant-based， plant-predominant， plant-interested。。。。 okay， this book is a staple for everyone。 Simon has placed tons of solid， research-based information in one beautifully laid out and easily digestible book。 He is able to present the facts in a way that's not preachy or shaming - he truly just lays the information at the readers' feet and allows them to proceed as they wish。 This will be THE book I recommend to anyone that approaches me looking for more insigh This book is a STAPLE for anybody plant-based， plant-predominant， plant-interested。。。。 okay， this book is a staple for everyone。 Simon has placed tons of solid， research-based information in one beautifully laid out and easily digestible book。 He is able to present the facts in a way that's not preachy or shaming - he truly just lays the information at the readers' feet and allows them to proceed as they wish。 This will be THE book I recommend to anyone that approaches me looking for more insight into a plant-based approach to nutrition。 。。。more

Charlotte ，

I bought this book after becoming obsessed with the podcast。 It really solidifies for me that my decision to change to WFPB is the optimal diet for my health and also the wellbeing of the planet。 The book is very easy to read and I love that it doesn’t give off pushy salesman vibes。 Would recommend to anyone who is interested in optimising their health or even to the people who will never change their ways just so that they can learn the consequences of their actions。

Felicity ，

It’s very rare to read such a beautifully researched compilation of current science， presented in a way that is colloquial， approachable and applicable to life。 I have also never read a book that inspired me to enact and maintain actual change in my life and this book did both。 I am already excited for the sequel！

Mikey Foden ，

Fantastic - it explains exactly how a plant based diet can help us improve our health。I feel empowered now to take charge of my diet and make better decisions。

Beck Rodgers ，

This is a great book full of information based on scientific research， it is， however， a bit dry to read， being full of scientific terms and the use of many acronyms which can get completely confusing。Otherwise， a good look at the health benefits of a plant based diet。 I did like specifically that Simon gives real-life relatable easy to understand values to ensure you are getting a specific nutrient - eg - eat one brazil nut a day to get the required amount of selenium （not just x amount of micr This is a great book full of information based on scientific research， it is， however， a bit dry to read， being full of scientific terms and the use of many acronyms which can get completely confusing。Otherwise， a good look at the health benefits of a plant based diet。 I did like specifically that Simon gives real-life relatable easy to understand values to ensure you are getting a specific nutrient - eg - eat one brazil nut a day to get the required amount of selenium （not just x amount of micrograms etc）。 。。。more

Jansen ，

Honestly， if anyone was to pick up this book and read it， it covers all basis in depth！ Very informative and to the point backed by science which is always important when reviewing research and studies。 It’s written in a way that is easy to understand and is not bias whatsoever！

Amanda ，

This book was only just released today and I’m already 80 pages in！ I’ve never been an expert in reading and decoding research papers so Simon has really helped to extract relevant and unbiased evidence and explain it in a way that makes sense， thank you！ I can’t wait to finish the book and gift some copies to family and friends。

Michael ，

Having had the opportunity to read a pre-publication draft of 'The Proof is in the Plants' several features are apparent。 Firstly the topic is very timely and important - both in terms of human health as relates to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and impact on the environment。 Further， while an instructive evidence/science-based approach has been taken it has been done in a form where it remains readable for all。 The information， being both educational and easily applied， places the book o Having had the opportunity to read a pre-publication draft of 'The Proof is in the Plants' several features are apparent。 Firstly the topic is very timely and important - both in terms of human health as relates to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and impact on the environment。 Further， while an instructive evidence/science-based approach has been taken it has been done in a form where it remains readable for all。 The information， being both educational and easily applied， places the book out front。 。。。more

Jeremy ，

What can I say about this incredible book？ It is exactly what the world needs right now。 Masterfully written by a man who truly knows his facts and backed up by the latest science as documented throughout the book。 I was lucky enough to secure a digital copy pre-release and trust me when I say that this information will change your life。 Striking a delicate yet intentional balance between human health and planetary health， Simons writing style is clear and easy to follow while showing due respec What can I say about this incredible book？ It is exactly what the world needs right now。 Masterfully written by a man who truly knows his facts and backed up by the latest science as documented throughout the book。 I was lucky enough to secure a digital copy pre-release and trust me when I say that this information will change your life。 Striking a delicate yet intentional balance between human health and planetary health， Simons writing style is clear and easy to follow while showing due respect for the reader and their experience。 You will not be disappointed。 Do yourself and our earth a favour， and never be confused again about how to live consciously in this modern world。 。。。more

Drew Harrisberg ，

I was lucky enough to get a digital copy pre-print。 The world needs this book。 It's an absolute game-changer。 An honest， authentic， scientific， truthful， practical guide to human and planetary health！ I was lucky enough to get a digital copy pre-print。 The world needs this book。 It's an absolute game-changer。 An honest， authentic， scientific， truthful， practical guide to human and planetary health！ 。。。more

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