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00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:24 - Simon Hill Begins
00:05:23 - Approach Science Objectively
00:07:20 - Simon’s Dad was a scientist; PhD, grew up around data / research
00:12:13 - Witnessed Dad suffering a severe heart attack as a teen
00:17:29 - Cardiovascular disease runs in the family. But are genetics the final word?
00:20:40 - Lifestyle is 4x more powerful than genetics
00:21:34 - Wanted to become a doctor; but opted for Physiotherapist and Nutritionist
00:29:43 - Acquires a Masters in Nutritional Science
00:31:09 - Simon’s optimal diet thesis.
00:32:27 - Ancel Keys / various ‘similar’ diets
00:33:38 - “The Standard Western Diet is the diet that’s provoking disease the most"
00:34:50 - Not all Science is equal. Comparing available evidence / studies
00:38:45 - Flemming and the discovery of Penicillin
00:47:39 - Tribalism / The War of Ideas surrounding nutritional info. on social media
00:51:04 - “What does “do your own research” mean to you?”
00:54:36 - A ‘plant-predominate’ to a ’plant exclusive’ diet is best
00:57:21 - The importance of Fiber and The Microbiome
00:58:59 - Exposure to phytochemicals: polyphenols: curcumin, resveratrol
01:01:55 - The power of the Microbiome
01:04:09 - A more diverse microbiome is connected with better health
01:06:51 - Butyrate and endothelial cells / gut lining permeability
01:07:46 - Dysbiosis / the increase of autoimmune conditions
01:10:33 - Professor Christopher Gardner / The Sonnenburg Lab
01:19:00 - Can I test the diversity of my Microbiome?
01:21:38 - Raw, unpasteurized Kombucha are best
01:22:45 - The reduction of saturated fat / the effect on LDL cholesterol / Atherosclerosis
01:29:34 - The higher your LDL, the greater the risk of developing Cardiovascular disease
01:34:02 - Ancel Keys blamed for the ‘Low Fat’ guidelines released in the 1980’s
01:37:21 - Ancel Keys’ history of research / 7 Country Study and prior work in the late 1950’s
01:43:06 - Controversy: ‘The Pure Study’ and the Carnivore Diet
01:45:57 - The Health implications of oil in the diet / Omega 3’s & Omega 6’s
01:54:59 - Within the Vegan community: Split: Olive Oil - yes or no?
02:00:09 - Thoughts on Keto, Paleo, Low carb…
02:11:47 - The Big Protein question.
02:14:08 - Common misconceptions of protein.
02:17:09 - Andrew ‘Spudfit’ Taylor
02:18:08 - Plant protein bioavailability / absorption
02:33:20 - Extremely concerned with an ‘all meat’ Carnivorous diet
02:38:24 - Professor Loren Cordain: “Father of The Paleo Diet”
02:44:29 - Mendelian Randomization: Nature’s randomized controlled trial
02:49:40 - Implications of food choices / diet on the health of the planet
02:50:58 - The inefficiencies of factory farming
02:56:46 - Regenerative Agriculture
03:01:09 - Simon’s Plant Proof podcasts with Nicholas Carter
03:10:52 - Documentary: “Rewilding A Mountain”
03:14:14 - Simon’s new book: “The Proof Is in the Plants”
03:17:50 - Simon is donating book profits to Jimmy Half Cut
03:19:18 - Simon on social media
03:20:30 - Simon’s Bondi Beach Restaurant "Eden"

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