Barbara Quinn
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Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Food from the fair
Fair cuisine doesn’t have to completely put us into a food coma every year. But consider this from Dr. Steven E. Nissen, chief academic officer for the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: More on fructose and sodium
Fructose is a simple sugar found in regular sugar as well as high fructose corn syrup. And the amounts don’t vary much. Sugar (sucrose) is 50% fructose; high fructose corn syrup is 55% fructose. In… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Thoughts on doughnuts
In response to his assertion that doughnuts are good for you, writer Brent Stoller’s piece starts with this disclaimer: “If you have serious health issues or have been advised against such behavior… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Explaining Vitamin K2
Vitamin K has been studied for its role in bone health. Both Vitamin K1 and K2 are involved in processes that help build bone strength, but it appears that vitamin K2 is the most protective in this… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: The great saturated fat debate
I just love the science of nutrition. It constantly changes as we learn more about how food and nutrients work in the body. And as we gather more information, experts tweak the recommendations for … → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Good for your heart
It’s only about the size of your fist. Yet every day your heart pumps the amount of blood that could fill a 2,000-gallon tank. Its job? To keep a constant supply of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood f… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Weighing in on US dietary guidelines
They’re here … the long-awaited and debated 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What’s the big deal? This document — updated every five years by the US Departments of Agriculture and Health… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Can wine and cheese boost brain health?
I was pleasantly intrigued over recent headlines: “Study: Wine and Cheese May Protect Against Cognitive Decline.” “Study says wine and cheese may boost brain health.” It might have been helpful to … → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Proper Christmas etiquette
Like many of you, we’ve made some changes to how we are doing Christmas this year. Our family gathering will be smaller, for one. And since I’m still maneuvering on one foot, I’ll rely on my younge… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Fortifying weak bones
Reader B.M. writes: “I was recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. I’ve tried to eat well and stay active my whole life (I’m 73 now). Is there anything I can do to slow or reverse … → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: On healing and seafood
A column after my recent foot surgery that described the nutrients involved in healing brought some interesting responses. One was from S.F. in Wilmington, NC, who actually sent me a photo of her t… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: It’s time to shop small
I’m a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas. The tree doesn’t go up until after Thanksgiving. And I consider the day after Turkey Day a time for leftovers and football, not holiday shopping. So… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Still much to be thankful for
I called my dear friend, Madge, last week. After catching up a bit, I mentioned that her sweet potato casserole recipe, which she gave me several years ago, continues to be a hit with our family an… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Body repair from the inside out
I’ve spent the past week in a recliner, staring at my toes peeking out from a giant bandage on my foot. Surgery was a success, my surgeon assures me. Now the real healing begins. First and foremost… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: More ABC foods from readers
My recent series on the ABCs of good foods generated some interesting responses. Here are a couple from readers in New Jersey: “Hi Barbara! Great article on A to Z health foods … question, no menti… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: ABCs to manage diabetes
An editor who publishes this column in Australia called me out after my recent three-part series on the ABCs of good foods. He pointed out that, after P for peas and Q for quinoa, I ended the secon… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Tricky Halloween treats
Five years ago this month, I moved to the small town where my oldest daughter and family live. And because my grandkids are ranch kids, coming to Grammy’s house in town for Halloween has become a s… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: ABCs of good-for-you foods
I recently got together with a group of friends (at a socially accepted distance). One of them suggested we go through the alphabet and name all the things for which we are thankful. It did my hear… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: What about Beets?
It’s beet season in our neighbor’s garden. (Hint, hint … yes, I love homegrown beets!) We call them “beets” here in the US and Canada. In Britain, they are more accurately referred to as “beetroot”… → Read More
Barbara Quinn, On Nutrition: Friends nourish friends
My heart was heavy with fear and disbelief at the news of fires advancing on the California community I called home for 27 years. Text messages and hour-to-hour alerts on Facebook painted a grim pi… → Read More