Simon has regularly published on the subject of nutrition and lifestyle and public health in scientific journals including Nutrition and Food Science and the International Journal of Clinical Practice. In addition, he has written articles for The Guardian and magazines such as Cook Vegetarian and Body Language, as well as contributing to international, radio and television appearances.
Dr Simon Poole Books and Writing
His new book The Olive Oil Diet takes a fresh and exciting look at diet, foods, cooking and health, on a gastronomic journey. The book tells the story of ingredients from around the Mediterranean – from different olive oils, mountain herbs and near eastern spices to regional vegetables and fruits, cheeses and wine, unlocking the secrets of this most healthy of diets. The book has recently been awarded the accolade of National 2017 winner in the international Gourmand Prize for food and cookery writing – which is described as the food writing equivalent of the “Oscars”. It has also won “Best in the World” Mediterranean and Best in Nation Diet Book at the prestigious International Gourmand Literary Awards.
He has worked with chefs of international repute including Francesco Mazzei, Giancarlo Caldesi, Georgio Locatelli and GREAT BRITISH SPEAKERS colleague Valentina Harris.
Simon regularly hosts conferences and presentations revealing the secrets of the Mediterranean Diet, cooking seminars and olive oil tasting.
Dr Simon Poole Conference Talks
The Health & Food Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards (Malaga) Food Values 2017 at the Academy of Pontifical Sciences – hosted at The Vatican, Rome
Food Matters Live, London
The National Association of Primary Care
The Royal College of General Practitioners & the International Congress of the European Society of Cardiology
The Food and Drink Network
The Italian Trade Commission
The Fine Food Fair at London Olympia
The Institute of Health Sciences of the USA
The Boston Common Ground Convention
Dr Simon Poole Speaking Topics
Dr Simon Poole Motivational Talks
The New Mediterranean Diet – Unlocking the Secrets for a Long and Healthy Life
The Private Life of Foods – The Mediterranean Diet and Health
The Real Food Revolution, Fats and the End of Dieting
Making the Mediterranean Diet Work
The Secrets of the Mediterranean Lifestyle /Culture
Dr Simon Poole Travel Speaker
The Mediterranean Odyssey – a Journey to Health with Food
Regional Specialities of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet – Bringing it Back Home Food Shows and Import/ Trade Events
The New Mediterranean Diet – Unlocking the Secrets for a Long and Healthy Life
The Olive Oil Diet – The Science of Extra Virginity and other Superfoods
Cooking the New Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet in a Day – Adding Healthy Years to Life
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Old Stories, Modern Myths