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Sweet Summer Corn Salad

Alison Jolicoeur Raw Foods, Recipes

There’s nothing better this time of year than fresh organic corn! I really enjoy eating corn raw, as it is sweet, with a little crunch, and full of flavor. Luckily, I have an abundance of cherry tomatoes growing in the garden, and the two make a perfect pair. This is a simple recipe, which includes […]

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RAW Ginger Chia Bars

Alison Jolicoeur Raw Foods, Recipes

A healthy replacement for store-bought energy bars that are filled with processed sweeteners and empty fillers, these chewy ginger chia bars are packed with nutrition from superfoods like chia seeds and sprouted buckwheat. This recipe is just a base and I encourage you to get creative and add your own ingredients! Try adding other nuts, […]

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Chia Chips

Alison Jolicoeur Raw Foods, Recipes

At my recent workshop, Energize Your Life with Raw Foods, the chia chips were a big hit! They are light and crispy, full of flavor and work well for dipping in anything from guacamole to your favorite nut pâté. The best part is, chia seeds are incredibly healthy for you! These mildly flavored, tiny seeds […]

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Asian Kale Slaw

Alison Jolicoeur Raw Foods, Recipes

Delicious kale slaw with asian nut dressing, which combines raw almond butter, fresh ginger, organic tamari, raw apple cider vinegar, lime juice and honey, tossed into a mix of shredded lacinto kale, cabbage and carrots, and then topped with fresh cilantro and chopped scallions. A taste sensation!

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Spicy Sprouted Seeds

Alison Jolicoeur Raw Foods, Recipes

There’s something about a seed that has been stored for many months suddenly coming to life before your eyes. The life force energy within the seed is activated and it begins to transform. I embrace this image in my mind as I consume these sprouted, dehydrated seeds. Sprouting the seeds activates living enzymes, and increases […]

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Sprouted Buckwheat Granola

Alison Jolicoeur Raw Foods, Recipes

The best thing about buckwheat is that it’s not wheat at all! Actually, it’s a great gluten free substitute. The fruit seed of a plant similar to rhubarb, buckwheat has many health benefits. It is a high in lecithin, which boots brain power, along with selenium, another important nutrient that protects brain function. It also […]

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Ear Infection – What Can A Parent Do? – Part 2

Alison Jolicoeur Kid's Health, Parenting

Following Dr. Seiler’s advice (see part one), I took Zen to get adjusted by my friend Dr. Michelle McCoy, who practices nearby. She is a chiropractor and board certified in Pediatrics and Pregnancy. She gave Zen an upper cervical adjustment to help drain the fluid from the ear. The adjustment only took a few seconds. […]

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