Simon Hill

Simon Hill is an Australian nutritionist, physiotherapist and podcaster known for his advocacy of plant-rich dietary patterns.

Biography

Hill grew up in Melbourne. When he was 15, his father a highly respected professor of Physiology had a heart attack in front of him at age 41. Hill wanted to find out what a heart healthy diet looks like. Hill is the nutrition advisor for Chris Hemsworth's fitness app, Centr. In 2019, he opened a restaurant, Eden Bondi at Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. The restaurant was described as an "instant hit among vegans and non-vegans alike". It closed in December 2023.

In 2021, Hill authored The Proof is in the Plants. The book argues that a diet of at least 85% whole plant foods helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. A review by Seth Yoder of Red Pen Reviews gave the book a high score for its evidence-based claims and scientific accuracy. The podcast still focuses on nutrition but has expanded to other lifestyle factors that impact well-being including exercise, mental health and sleep.

In 2024, Hill released The living Proof Challenge, a zero-cost 12 week challenge to help people optimise important biomarkers to lower their risk of disease and live better for longer.

Personal life

Hill is a multimillionaire. In 2016, he purchased an apartment in North Bondi that was previously owned by actor Simon Baker. In 2021, he purchased a $12.4 million house at Wategos Beach, Byron Bay. He has described his own diet as 'evidence-based', being mostly whole food plant-based.

Selected publications

The Proof is in the Plants: How Science Shows a Plant-Based Diet Could Save Your Life (And the Planet) (Penguin, 2021)