Longevity and nutrition expert Simon Hill joins the podcast today to clear the confusion around the food we eat, and give solid evidence proving the power of a plant focused diet. Simon addresses the the polarizing views of nutrition that exist on social media, and gives an insight into why the optimal diet isn't an 'absolute'. He answers some common nutrition questions like plant protein vs animal protein, the danger of cholesterol, debunking the soy/estrogen debate, health concerns around 'fake' meat, and so much more. Simon also shares his personal awakening to a healthier lifestyle, and opens up about his recent journey to discovering a deeper motivation for longevity. This is a great episode for anyone looking to have a richer understanding into what their optimal diet could look like. ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 3:22 Why Is There So Much Nutrition Confusion Online? 8:33 What to look for in Food Studies 13:14 The Optimal Diet For Most People 19:11 Simon’s Awakening to Studying Nutrition 27:16 Fundamentals for a Healthy Diet 30:57 The Protein & Amino Acid Myth 43:11 Comparing Plant & Animal Protein 45:24 Cholesterol in Animal Protein 49:37 Are Seed Oils Bad For You? 58:19 The Importance of Fiber 1:06:47 Increasing BioDiversity in Microbiome 1:09:21 Which Animal Proteins are Okay to Eat? 1:14:50 Are Fake Meats MORE Unhealthy than Real Meat? 1:18:56 Dietary Fat & Our Metabolic Health 1:23:29 Supplementing the RIGHT Way 1:29:48 Plants are Trying to ‘Kill’ You? 1:37:36 Debunking Estrogen & Soy 1:40:53 Vegan: Where Most People Go Wrong 1:54:07 The Danger of Carnivore Diets 1:58:20 Environmental Impacts of Meat Consumption 2:06:54 When to Eat (Fasting) 2:12:08 What’s the Point of Good Health? 2:20:19 Get Connected with Simon ___________ Simon Hill is on a mission to help people fuel their bodies to achieve their health and wellness goals, reduce their risk of developing chronic disease, and add more years to their life. In 2021 he published his book The Proof is in the Plants, with Penguin Random House. It is now a recognized bestseller, having shot up the charts to become the #1 non-fiction book Australia-wide in its debut week. Simon is also the host of The Proof Podcast, which is a space for science-based conversation, exploring the health and longevity benefits that come with mastering physical exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, recovery, sleep, and alignment. Simon’s book: https://theproof.com/book/ Simon’s podcast: https://theproof.com/podcast/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonhill/ Learn more about lipids with this 3 part lipid series and zero-cost cheat sheet: https://theproof.com/lipid-series/ All Resources & Studies Discussed in the Episode: https://www.knowthyself.one/simon-hill-show-notes ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/