Ask Trish

Because I get asked many of the same questions, I thought I’d create a FAQ page to offer resources to help answer questions. Do you have any questions for me? Please comment below with them. Thanks!

Clean + Organic

Is it safe to eat tofu? Visit here, here, and here.
Which fruits & veggies contain the most pesticides – the dirty dozen and clean fifteen?
Which cooking oils are the healthiest?
How do I know which types of fish don’t contain unhealthy levels of mercury?
How can I avoid foods containing genetically modified organism (GMO’s)?

Seasonal + Local + Healthy

Any tips on vegetable gardening?
How can I locate a local CSA farm for membership?
How do I know which fruits and vegetables are in season for optimal nutrition?
Do you know any restaurants who serve locally sourced foods?
Any tips on pickling, canning or dehydrating foods?
What are whole grains and why are they healthier?

Vegan + Vegetarian

Can you recommend any vegetarian or vegan cookbooks?
Any free vegan online resources? Visit here and here.

Vitamins + Supplements

What are the recommendations for vitamin D and calcium supplements? Visit here and here.
Which supplements are actually worth taking? Visit here and here and for Dietary Reference Intakes, visit here.

Weight Loss Tips

Any weight management tips for peri-menopausal women?
What is BMI and how do I know if I’m overweight?
Do you know of any tools I can use to lose weight? Visit here and here.

Other …

How I can create my own cookbook…
How herbs, flowers, and essential oils can help boost my health…