Rick Hay | Nutrition & Botanical Medicine Expert | Author | Media Commentator | Educator | Plant-Based Advocate
Rick Hay is a leading authority in plant-based nutrition, nutrition and botanical medicine - with over 25 years of experience in natural health. His work centres around the power of plant-based living to support long-term health, vitality, and environmental sustainability. Rick not only promotes this lifestyle professionally—he lives it personally, driven by a commitment to health, ethics, and planetary wellbeing.
He is the author of The Anti-Ageing Food and Fitness Plan – Plant-Based Edition, a practical guide to using nutrition and movement for improved wellbeing. Rick’s evidence-based, accessible advice has helped many incorporate more plant-based choices into their everyday lives for improved energy, weight management, skin health, and longevity.
Rick became a well-known media figure in the UK with extensive and high-profile press coverage. He has also appeared regularly on Ideal World TV as a Health and Fitness Expert, using that platform to promote plant-based health strategies and the importance of regular exercise to a wide audience.
Rick served as the Nutritional Director for Healthista.com, where he developed a broad range of content focused on natural health, plant-based eating, and sustainable wellness.
His reputation as a clear, trusted voice in nutrition has made him a regular contributor across UK and Australian media. As an educator, Rick lectured at The College of Naturopathic Medicine in London in areas such as Sustainable Weight Management and Detoxification. He has also spoken at numerous natural medicine events in London, sharing his expertise with fellow professionals, students, and wellness advocates. In the field of product development, he has formulated successful plant-based nutraceuticals that align with his commitment to natural, ethical, and science-supported health solutions.
Whether through public speaking, media work, product formulation, or education, Rick’s mission remains clear: to help people thrive through informed, plant-based choices that benefit both personal health and the planet.
Now based in Australia, Rick maintains strong professional ties to the UK and continues to contribute to global media, education, and wellness initiatives—sharing his message of plant-based, anti-ageing, and sustainable living with audiences around the world.
