Amanda Penn, Author at Shortform Books

Bias in Science: Why You Should Be Concerned

We’re taught to believe that science is pure and objective. But science is a human endeavor, and the scientists conducting it necessarily bring with them their own biases. But how rampant is bias in science? And how detrimental is it? We’ll cover the research and experiences of T. Colin Campbell, one of the authors of The China Study. With over 40 years as a member of the research community, Campbell is in a good position to answer the questions, How much bias is there is science? And should the public be worried about it?

Dementia Prevention Diet: 6 Tips for Protecting Your Brain

You don’t have to resign yourself to cognitive impairment or dementia as you age. Diet can go a long way toward protecting the health of your brain and decreasing your risk of Alzheimer’s. So, what are the risk factors of dementia? And what are the best foods for dementia prevention? We’ll look at the risk factors of dementia and cognitive impairment and how eating the best brain foods can aid in dementia prevention.

Why Scientific Reductionism Results in Bad Diet Advice

What is scientific reductionism? And how does it harm the public? Scientific reductionism is the concept of simplifying complex processes in order to make them easier to research. However, it leads to a simplistic view of reality and inaccurate conclusions.

10 Reasons the Future Is Vegan | The Rise of Veganism

Eating a whole foods, plant-based diet isn’t a new idea. Socrates, via Plato, predicted that a society that indulged in the luxury of meat would lead to a society plagued with inflammation and disease. The winning athletes in the ancient Olympics also knew that eating a plant-based diet was the key to good health and performance. So how did we get where we are today, promoting meat’s health benefits and worrying that vegetarians don’t get enough protein? Some say the future is vegan — is it? Despite the detour we’ve taken as a society, there’s reason to believe that we’re

The Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss: 3 Pros and Cons

What is the whole foods, plant-based diet for weight loss? How do you follow this diet? Will it really help you lose weight? The whole foods, plant-based diet for weight loss is a diet that relies on unrefined plant foods for all of its calories and nutrients. Learn how adopting a WFPB weight loss diet can help you meet your weight-loss goals and lower your disease risk.

How Can Milk Cause Prostate Cancer? The 2 Ways

Is there a link between milk and prostate cancer? How could milk, something our society tells us is so healthy, cause prostate cancer? Studies show that milk, other dairy products, and meat increase a man’s risk of prostate cancer. We’ll cover the two mechanisms by which animal products, and milk in particular, may cause this highly preventable cancer.

Calcium for Bones: You Shouldn’t Get it From Dairy

We know we should be getting enough calcium for bone health, but could too much calcium be hurting us? What’s the link between excessive calcium and osteoporosis? We’ll cover why calcium, especially from dairy, may not be the way to stronger bones, and may actually lead to osteoporosis.

Heart Disease Prevention Diet: The Science-Backed Approach

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for almost 100 years, killing 40% of Americans and leading to 3,000 heart attacks in America every day. What are the best strategies for heart disease prevention? Research indicates that you can prevent heart disease by eating more plant-based foods and fewer animal foods. We’ll cover an impressive study of how to prevent heart disease and discuss why doctors don’t share this information.

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates? 7 Critical Reasons

The popularity of the paleo diet and its predecessor, the Atkins diet, have taught you that all carbs, even unrefined carbs, are bad. But avoiding carbs causes a slew of health problems. Why do we need carbohydrates? We’ll cover the truth about carbs and look at studies of what happens when you dramatically reduce your carb intake.

The China Study Diet: 8 Key Principles

You know a whole foods, plant-based diet is good for you, but how do you make it work for you? Follow the 8 principles of the China Study diet. The China Study diet is a way of eating that focuses on whole plant foods with the aim of preventing and reversing disease. A way of eating made popular by The China Study, written by Dr. T. Colin Campbell and his son, Dr. Thomas M. Campbell, the China Study diet focuses on whole, plant-based foods. The Campbells aim to take the guesswork out of a healthy vegan diet by outlining eight