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Eating Healthy

Eating Healthy

ME




Although this eating healthy website is about YOU, if you're like me, you want to know something about the person behind the words.

Who am I?

My nom de plume for this website is Suzy StaywellTM. "Suzy" because that's what my family calls me and "Staywell" because that is my wish for you.

I am a mid-westerner, a wife, and a mother. I was born in the fifties and am in my fifties. I have been happily married to a wonderful man for over 35 years and together we have raised two sons—a linguist and a lawyer. I have a dog, a grand-dog, but unfortunately, no grandchildren yet, although I do have two lovely daughters-in-law. I was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom for 18 plus years and have also worked as a waitress, lab technician, insurance claims adjuster, managed a fitness salon for women, worked several years as a legal assistant, and spent many hours doing volunteer work.

I am a person of faith, believing that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” and that this should affect our attitude toward healthy eating.

Family health history

My husband and I are both blessed with excellent health (so far!) and not taking any medications. However, my family health history is not good. My Mom, a non-smoker, died of lung cancer at age 57, my Dad, after suffering for a number of years, died from complications of diabetes at age 69, and my younger brother died of colon cancer a few days after his 49th birthday, (and before he could get his first colonoscopy that is recommended when you turn 50). Two of my remaining siblings have recently been diagnosed with Type II diabetes.

Lifelong learner

I have been studying nutrition and healthy eating since I was in high school (Yes, I was the Betty Crocker “Homemaker of Tomorrow” for my graduating class!!) and chose it as my major in college.

However, I am not a dietitian, nor do I make any claim to having any nutrition “credentials,” beyond my early training, an innate interest and the knowledge gained from lifelong study. I want you to know that all of the information on this site, particularly with regard to the science of nutrition, has been thoroughly researched and cross-referenced with several very reputable sources. Since I am an independent researcher and a writer, I have no vested interest in any approach to healthy eating, and most importantly, I am not trying to sell anything, except, perhaps, the conviction that eating healthy will vastly improve your life.

Having said that, it is not my intention to provide medical or nutritional counseling, and the information on this site is in no way intended to replace consultation with medical and nutritional professionals.

So much medication!

I have read and studied a great deal on the subject of healthy eating, both from sources in the mainstream nutrition community and from alternative nutrition sources. As I have grown older, the subject seems to have taken on more importance.

Recently, I went to the eye doctor for a check-up, and he noticed on my chart, that I am not taking any medications. He told me that this is very unusual for a person over fifty. I was surprised to hear that. I feel very blessed to be in good health and not forced to take any medications, but it makes me wonder if there is something we are doing as a culture to make this so unusual.

Wellness

I am convinced that what we eat and how we eat plays a major role in how we feel and particularly, how well we are. For this reason, I would like as many people as possible to become more aware of what healthy eating involves, and of the extreme benefits that can be found in being conscious of what and how we eat. I know that wellness is about more than what we eat, but healthy eating will be my focus on this site, although we will occasionally allude to related aspects of wellness.

Come along on the adventure

This is an adventure for me, and I hope that it will be for you, too. I don’t know everything, and I am learning more every day. I would like you to come along with me on this journey to wellness through a healthy eating lifestyle.

Suzy Staywell Contact Me

If you find anything on this website that you know is inaccurate, please contact me. I would love to hear from you. Since many subjects are open to debate, I will listen to your point of view, check it out and let you know what I think.

Thanks for being here,

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