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Healthier Nut Butter Cups

Healthier Nut Butter Cups


My daughter and I decided to make a healthier version of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups today. I found a recipe I liked a while back at Tessa the Domestic Diva's web site. She calls these Healthy Paleo "Peanut Butter" Cups.  I modified the original recipe some and we used almond butter and a little bit of peanut butter instead of sunflower seed butter as in the original recipe. These are very delicious but they need to harden in the freezer otherwise they are little bit too runny. Almond butter is little more runny than some other nut butters so you can use any nut butter you like if you want them more firm.  I don't mind keeping them in the freezer since it is warm here in California and it tastes great eating cool nut butter cups. We just let them defrost a little before we eat them. The original recipe also calls for 1/2 teaspoon vanilla but we forgot to put it in and I couldn't tell the difference.


What we used
  • 1 cup nut butter. I used almond butter with a tiny bit peanut butter, but the original recipe calls for sunflower seed butter. 
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey. 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt. We used Pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

How we made them
  • We blended all the ingredients until smooth in a mixer. (Not the chocolate)
  • We melted the chocolate in a water bath (we don't use a microwave)
  • We put the melted chocolate in paper liner and brushed chocolate on the sides and put in the fridge to harden before we added the nut butter mix. We let the mixture harden some in the freezer before we added rest of the melted chocolate on top.

These nut butter cups are very delicious but they need to be eaten cold otherwise the filling is a little bit runny. You can experiment and add any nut butter, I used natural almond butter and it is more runny since it doesn't have hydrogenated oils in it. I will definitely make these nut butter cups again.

Oh, you might want to use smaller paper liners than what we used.  Natural nut butters are filling so these cups are big enough to split with two people. 



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Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. 

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A Simpe But Delicious Salad With a Powerful Dressing

A Simpe But Delicious Salad With a Powerful Dressing



My salads are very simple this time of the year since I slow cook meat, vegetables, herbs and spices so we get a lot of nutrients from the main dish. Since the main dish itself is a powerhouse of nutrients I'm happy to just add a few things to my salad. I love olives so I try to include olives as often as I can. Today before the main course  I just served a simple but delicious salad of greens, onion, goat cheese and olives.

I re-use my old bottles for my dressing.

I can't remember the last time that I bought a salad dressing. This is by far my favorite salad dressing and it is a very powerful dressing. I've learned this recipe from Tracy Holly from the Cory Holly Institute. It is full of garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. According to Steven Horne, garlic is probably one of the most valuable natural alternative to antibiotics available. An anti-microbial and pungent compound called allicin is released when the garlic is crushed. Horne says garlic is anti-viral and as such is helpful for colds and congestion. He also says garlic is helpful in combating parasitic and fungal infections. Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system. Lemon also counteracts the acidity and makes the stomach more alkaline. It also stimulates the action of the white blood corpuscles. It also has a tonic effect on the circulatory system.

Salad dressing ( I always double the recipe)
Mix in a glass jar:
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1/2 juice from freshly squeezed lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 cloves of freshly grated garlic

 Put the lid on the glass jar and shake. Taste it and if you want it more tart, add more lemon juice, and if you want it more oily, then add more olive oil. You can switch out the lemon juice with apple cider vinegar or or balsamic vinegar. You can also switch out the olive oil for flax seed oil.

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Johanna is an aromatherapist she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. 
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Delicious Berry Cups

Delicious Berry Cups


We love berries in our family and we eat a lot more berries than fruit. Today was one of those gray and boring days, so we decided to make these tasty treats and eat them as dessert after lunch. Berries are highly nutritious and low in sugar. I have previously written that blueberries are superfood. Today we used a mixture of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.



My oldest son decided to top his berry mixture with raw honey and unsweetened shredded coconut.



My daughter and my youngest son put almond butter, honey and shredded coconut on top of their berries.


I just added almond butter and shredded coconut on top of my berries.

Berry cups are great snacks and you can make them any way you want.


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Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. 

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Are You Going to Attend the Paleo Summit?

Are You Going to Attend the Paleo Summit?


Sean Croxton over at the Underground Wellness is hosting a Paleo Summit on February 26th- March 4th. My husband and I first came across Sean when he just started off several years ago. It is amazing to see what he has managed to accomplish since then.

This Paleo Summit is a great opportunity to learn more about the grain free Paleo/Primal Diet from great experts. There is a lot of talk online whether or not to eat grains, some people are getting as far as to ridiculing others of their way of eating. I see no reason why we should judge each others way of living healthy, after all we are all doing what we think is right for us. We have been grain free for quite a while now and I'm convinced this is the best way for our family. We have never felt better and we scan better than ever on our biofeedback machine.

I highly recommend that you tune into this summit and learn more about a grain free diet from these experts below. Check out the Paleo Summit Page to register and to learn about the other experts attending this summit.



Mark Sisson – Author, The Primal Blueprint Ancestral Living Defined 
 Mark Sisson kicks off The Paleo Summit by clearly defining paleo/primal living. Are grains safe to eat? Is dairy Paleo? Did your ancestors cut the saturated fat? Mark gives us the scoop.
Diane Sanfillipo – Author, Practical Paleo Practical Paleo Implementation
 Now that you know what to eat, the next step is putting it into practice. Diane explains what to expect from the Paleo Diet, how to overcome common obstacles, and the most effective ways to deal with the doubters.
Dr. Jack Kruse MD – NeurosurgeonLeptin Circadian Cycles
 Dr. Kruse uncovers how leptin resistance lies at the root of inflammation, obesity, and chronic disease. He also shares how he lost 133 pounds in a single year by correcting the “biological mismatches” that were once prevalent in his life.
Sarah Fragoso – Author, Everyday Paleo Paleo, Kids, and the Family 
Transitioning a family to a paleolithic diet can be challenging. Author, wife, and mother of three, Sarah Fragoso rolls out a practical, realistic strategy for having a Paleo family.


Dr. Thomas O’Bryan – Gluten Sensitivity ExpertThe Musculoskeletal Connection to Autoimmunity Disease 
The most basic Paleo Diet recommendation is the removal of gluten. But did you know that gluten sensitivity goes well beyond the digestive tract? Dr. O’Bryan reveals the latest research on how gluten consumption may lead to autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, and muscle pain without digestive symptoms.
Mat Lalonde, Ph.D. – Research Biochemist, Harvard University Invalid Inferences: An Organic Chemist’s Perspective on Paleo 
Are common Paleo claims as scientifically valid as we think they are? What does the research really say about antinutrients? Harvard biochemist Mat Lalonde expounds the importance of keeping the Paleo movement credible by ensuring that claims surrounding the diet are scientifically sound.
Nora Gedgaudas – Author, Primal Body-Primal MindSafe Starches: To Eat or Not to Eat?
 Safe starches have received their fair share of attention — and no shortage of controversy — in the Paleo blogosphere as of late. The Primal Body-Primal Mind outlines point-by-point why she believes the concept of safe starches is flawed.
Chris Kresser – Integrative Medicine Practitioner. An Update on Cholesterol 
The cholesterol hypothesis has its staunch proponents as well as its skeptics. So who’s right? Chris presents the latest research demonstrating why elevated cholesterol scores should not be dismissed by the skeptics. He also explains why a high cholesterol score is not always cause for a prescription.
Paul Chek – Founder, C.H.E.K. Institute Living Primal: Instinct Before Intellect
With so much research and history supporting Paleo principles, why do people have such a hard time living them? Paul explains how the social conditioning built into the educational system has suppressed our abilities to think for ourselves. He also details the six foundational principles of abundant health — nutrition, hydration, sleep, breathing, thinking, and movement.
 Let me know what you think about the Summit.

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A Simple But Delicious Salsa

A Simple But Delicious Salsa

My husband and I are on the Paleo Diet, and it is a diet that does not include  grains, dairy, and legumes. I love salsa so I make it salsa several times a week. Tortilla chips are not included in our diet, but salsa tastes wonderfully on poached eggs, chicken, scrambled eggs, salad, fish, or on a steak. Don't you agree? We like spicy things in our family so I add more jalapenos then the recipe calls for.



Salsa
2 medium tomatoes cut into chunks
1/2 small onion
3 tablespoons canned chiles ( I use fresh jalapenos)
4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar (I use raw apple cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

 Combine all the ingredients in a blender and whirled until pureed. I don't use salt, but if you do, season to taste with salt.

This makes about 2 1/2 cups.



Here is a sample of a breakfast in our house.  We also had left over dinner steak fried in coconut oil, poached eggs, and a handful of nuts to go with the fruit and vegetables.
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The Amount of Sugar in Fruit

The Amount of Sugar in Fruit


There is nothing that says that you should avoid fruit on the Paleo diet, but Cordain says in his new book, the Paleo Answer, that it is wise to avoid dried fruit and eat sparingly of the high sugar fruits if you're overweight and/or suffer from type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and abnormal blood lipids.

As you will see below, dried fruit is a lot higher in sugar than fresh fruit and should  be eaten in limited amount for most us. Fresh fruit is by far the best for us. Children are more active and don't need to limit their carbohydrate as much as adults. Just make sure that the dried fruit is unsweetened. Read the rest of the post on my Paleo Blog.
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Paleo - An Anti-Cancer Diet?

Paleo - An Anti-Cancer Diet?


Paleo is more than a diet, it is a lifestyle that means a more natural and minimalist approach to living. People eating the Paleo way clean up their diet by removing grains, sugar, legumes, and dairy and replace them with meat, fruit, and vegetables. The absence of packaged food means less exposure to toxins linked to cancer. This way of eating seems extreme by many, especially by people still promoting a high carbohydrate diet low in fat.

Loren Cordain states in his latest book, The Paleo Answer, that The Paleo Diet can greatly reduce your risk of getting cancer  due to the many nutritional elements that it contains. With the focus in the media about breast cancer it is interesting to note that lung cancer is responsible for almost twice as many deaths as breast cancer and prostate cancer. 
Loren Cordain states in his latest book, The Paleo Answer, that The Paleo Diet can greatly reduce your risk of getting cancer  due to the many nutritional elements that it contains. With the focus in the media about breast cancer it is interesting to note that lung cancer is responsible for almost twice as many deaths as breast cancer and prostate cancer. Lung cancer is highly preventable in most cases since almost all lung cancer is caused by smoking.  Doctors such as  Dr.Urquhart and Dr. Samuel Hutton both treated non westernized people and they discovered that cancer was non existent.  Other well known European diseases were also absent, they noted.  The natives immunity to cancer disappeared the more westernized they became over the years.  Dr. Schweitzer discovered the same thing when he arrived in Gabon in 1913, that he didn’t encounter any cases of cancer . He credited the absence of cancer to the difference in nutrition of the natives compared to the Europeans. He also noticed that cases of cancer occurred  the more the natives lived like the whites.
Loren Cordain agrees in his book that the absence of breast, colorectal, prostate and other cancers had everything to do with the natives’ diet in Gabon. 
According to Cordain, the Paleo Diet is a low glycemic index, low-glycemic load diet. I learned in Cordain’s book that a very recent meta analysis of ten studies and more than 575,000 subjects performed by Drs. Qin and Dong show that a high glycemic diet increases the risk for developing breast cancer. Anther meta analysis showed similar results.  As Robb Wolfe mentions in his book, The Paleo Solution, whole grains and refined grains both turn into sugar in the body.
Apart from the Paleo Diet’s low glycemic load, it is also rich in omega 3 fatty acids and low in omega 6 vegetable oils. Studies of animal models  and tissues of breast cancer show that omega 6 fatty acids stimulate cancer growth while omega 3 fatty acids inhibit it.
The Paleo Diet is milk and dairy free. As mentioned early on in the book, drinking milk boosts  blood concentrations of female hormones. Milk drinking will elevate blood estrogen levels and increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancer in women and increase the risk for prostate and testicular cancer in men. ( I will cover milk more in detail in a future post.)
The Paleo Diet is extremely high in fresh vegetables and fruit. These are Mother Nature’s best medicine. Meta analysis of population studies have shown that fresh vegetables and fruits indeed protect women from many cancers.
As you can see there are many benefits of eating the Paleo way.

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Paleo Style Granola From Paleo People- Grain and Dairy Free Snacks

Paleo Style Granola From Paleo People- Grain and Dairy Free Snacks


It requires more planning for us when we go places since we don't eat grains, dairy, legumes, or sugar. We are an active family that are often out and about and it is not easy to find healthy snacks that are grain and dairy free.  It is especially a challenge to find healthy snacks when we go on longer trips that last for a couple of weeks. 



Fortunately the Paleo People makes grain free granola that comes in convenient 1 oz. and 5 oz. resealable zip bags, and now we don't need to get stuck with the options that are offered by the fast food places, gas stations or vending machines at the rest stops.  Since my children are the ones that eat most of the snacks I let them try the grain free granola products that Laura from The Paleo People sent me. I'm very pleased to say that my children loved them. My husband is an endurance athlete so these snacks are also great to bring when he does his events.
The Paleo People Snacks are not only wheat and gluten free, they are also grain free. They are made with ingredients that are approved on the Paleo Diet. The snacks are inspired by ingredients such as fruits, spices, seeds, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners  that the hunter gatherers used.




The Flavors

The granola comes in four flavors, Cappuccino Crunch, Apple Crisp, Banana Nut Crunch, and Cacao Nut. All products are sweetened with honey which is good, and honey can be used sparingly on the Paleo Diet. They are also gluten, grain, dairy, and egg free. They don't contain any fillers or oat. There are a generous amount of dried fruit in the Apple Crisp and the Banana Nut products and they taste natural and real. 

The ingredient list clearly lists what kind of nuts, seeds, and fruits are used in each product,  but the list fails to specify what kind of natural flavors are used in each product. Even though these products clearly taste natural and have a delicious flavor, I would have preferred to be able to read what kind of individual flavors that were  used instead of just see Natural Flavors being listed.


Favorites

I'm very sensitive to sugar and I was positively surprised that Paleo granola didn't taste very sweet. I am a coffee drinker so my personal favorite is the Cappuccino Crunch which I thought had an authentic coffee taste. My two youngest children thought that the Apple Crisp was the best and my teenager enjoyed the Cacao Nut the best. My daughter especially liked that the Apple Crisp tasted a lot of cinnamon. The Banana Nut was my children's second favorite and it has a pleasant banana flavor. These are definitely snacks that  appeal to children.

The Paleo snacks taste delicious and I enjoyed their authentic flavors.  I also liked that they are not as hard and crunchy as some of the regular granola. The sizes of granola are not consistent and some pieces are very small while some are bigger chunks,  so it can be little messy for smaller children to eat the snack.


A yummy snack for everyone

The Paleo "style" granola tasted very good and my children enjoyed them very much. I wouldn't eat the granola as a daily snack, but they are perfect to bring on road trips or when we are out and about during the busy summer time. These snacks would also be very useful during longer athletic events when more fuel is needed. This is a snack that my husband is considering using when he rides the Race Across Oregon to qualify for the RAAM - The Race Across America. These snacks can also be enjoyed by vegetarians and people looking for gluten free alternatives.

Check out Paleo People on  Facebook and twitter to learn more about their products.


I didn't not receive compensation for writing this post. I was provided with the products from Paleo People. The opinions shared in this post are my own.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash



I made some stuffed acorn squash for dinner last night and they were delicious.  I enjoy stuffing the squash to make them more filling and interesting now when we are grain free. We always add some greens on the side. We only had some dark leafy greens with the squash since the meat filling included veggies already.
Use what you have at home
As usual I added what I had at home instead of following a particular recipe. However, the inspiration for this recipe came from Whole9Life.com. I made enough of the meat mix so that I would have some leftovers for breakfast or lunch.


The players

2 acorn squash
2 1/2 ground turkey
1 yellow onion
1 yellow squash
1 green bell pepper
1/2 red cabbage head
A bunch of kale
3-4 cloves of garlic ( I love garlic)
thyme, cumin, oregano, 

Instructions

Squash
I cut the squash in halves, scoped out the seeds, filled each squash with a tablespoon of water , and placed them on a pan filled with 1/4 of a cup of water. I baked them for about 35 - 40 minutes at 400 degrees just like Whole9Life.com suggested.

The meat
I sauteed the meat and onion in coconut oil and added all the other ingredients.

It's really not much to this dish. Cutting the ingredients is the most time consuming so I made the meat mix a couple of hours before dinner time. You may want to switch out or reduced the amount of the cabbage and kale if you have a thyroid problem.


 
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Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. 
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Children On a Grain & Dairy Free Diet (Paleo)

Children On a Grain & Dairy Free Diet (Paleo)


 We have been on a grain/dairy/legume/sugar free diet for a while now. When I explain that we are grain free, the biggest concern for many seems to be how they would survive without the grains. Perhaps it was easier for us since we didn't eat that much grains or  processed food before excluding them.


Not a big change

I served cooked lunch prior to going grain free so we didn't rely on sandwiches for lunch which made the transition smoother.  I just needed to replace the pasta or potatoes with more veggies, meat and make sure that we eat plenty of fat. My children already ate fruits, veggies, cut up meat, nuts, shakes and smoothies  for snack even though some bread, waffles,  and crackers were served from time to time.  Dinner isn't that complicated either since I always kept it simple and never made a lot of  casseroles and gratins. I always liked to make stews and I can still make them grain free. I just have to make sure that I include enough protein, vegetables and fat since we don't eat rice or noodles. 



Breakfast was the hardest


The hardest part to get used to was  breakfast but it didn't take long to get into the routines. We have always enjoyed a protein shake first thing in the morning so we didn't start the day with grains.  Once the breakfast shake had settled I used to make them some oatmeal, other hot cereal, and on weekends I sometimes made pancakes. It definitely takes more time to prep breakfast than it did before but my children don't ask for snacks between breakfast and lunch anymore. They last hours on a sturdy breakfast of eggs, chicken, leftover steak, plenty of fat and some fresh fruit or vegetables. I try to make enough meat at dinner time so that I have some leftover for breakfast and for my husband's lunch salad.
Grain & Dairy Free Breakfasts



Some of the benefits so far

The first thing I noticed was that my children are more calm and focused. They also last longer between the meals so less snacks are required. Their moods are more stabilized and especially my daughter doesn't get irritated anymore. My oldest son's teenage acne disappeared, he used to keep it under control with natural things but the acne disappeared once he was grain/dairy free. He has always been fit and muscular, but his body is way more toned now then before. It has changed in a way that his coaches noticed and made comments about his muscles. He is also stronger and can lift heavier than before. Gone are all the excess fluid in the body. I have also noticed a decrease in his facial tissue and I can't wait to see where this leads to.
When a Child is Different



The biggest change

The biggest change has been in my youngest son. Alex is a totally different child since he went grain & Dairy free. We ate a good diet before cutting out the grains,  but I had no idea that I would see such a change in him. He is better at concentrating than before, but the amazing thing is the glow in his eyes when he talks about school and that he shows a greater interest in learning. He reads more and is more active in learning. It used to take hours for him to finish up his school work but now it only takes half the time. He scores 100% on his tests and keeps pushing to learn more. There are no more sighs when I say it is time for school. I never realized that grains affected him in that way since he was just like many other kids before. Most children are not crazy about school, and day dreaming or taking time finishing up assignments are not unusual. He wasn't a trouble kid at all. I'm so glad that I decided to go Paleo so that I would see this change.

I asked Alex to tell me how he felt being on Paleo and he answered me: I have a lot more energy and I can run faster. I get a lot better scores on tests,  I'm smarter and I can get school done faster.


Alex has not only changed mentally. His sister and brother are very athletic and in good shape but Alex never had the energy to keep up with them. He always got tired first and quit the game before his siblings. His sister and brother could be playing football outside while Alex was sitting on the porch watching them. He gave up too easily when it came to moving around. Since starting on Paleo his hair has grown incredibly fast and he has also become taller. He goes outside and runs laps around the house on his own initiative. Alex is incredibly proud that he has so much more energy now. Mind you, this is a child that has been eating a good wholesome diet before going Paleo. The only dairy he ate before the change was a tiny bit milk with his hot cereal, so I believe it is the removal of the grains that contributes to the most changes. Alex is very excited that he has as much stamina as his siblings, and all of a sudden it is fun to play sports or run around in the backyard.


It may take a while to get used to


It can take a while to get used to not eating grains and sugar since they are addictive. The first days were a little bit hard since my children's  bodies were still used to eating carbs even if they were the so called "healthy kinds". I increased the fat and the protein and after a few days they were fine. Once in a while my children come up with some outrageous request like I wish we could order a pizza, which we didn't do before going Paleo. We still keep Saturdays as our treat day like we always have.  Fortunately there are many things we can buy or make to keep Saturdays special without killing ourselves slowly by eating bad stuff.
Getting Started On the Paleo Diet



 Try  30 day grain free

Alex had the opportunity to try some pasta while visiting someone and he took a couple of bites only. He told me that pasta makes him feel bad and he doesn't want to eat it again. He knew himself that he didn't feel good eating it. One reason that experts like Robb Wolff says to try it for 30 days is so that it cleanses out from the body. You may feel fine eating the grains for now, but try to re-introduce it again after 30 days to see how you feel. Many times we assume we are supposed to feel the way we do because we don't know any other way.  I've read somewhere that it takes 15 days for the body to recover after being exposed to gluten, but that you can recover fairly quickly if eating sugar as a special treat once in a while.
Is Paleo Beneficial for Autoimmune Diseases?



Parties and stuff

Will I forbid my children to eat grains and sugar at parties? We haven't faced that situation yet but I also know that it is not healthy to be overly strict either. At the same time I know how damaging the food is for my children. I may make something better to bring and share with everyone, or I may be more tolerant. I am mostly concerned with my boys since my youngest obviously is feeling so much better on the new diet, and my oldest has a facial tumor.  It is pretty hard when you learn that it takes 15 days for the body to recover after being exposed to grains.

I know one thing for sure, it is important to educate my children why we don't eat the way most people do. They need to understand why and what harm various foods can do to their bodies. I always bring water and my own snacks when we go places,  there are very few places to buy healthy snacks whether you're on a grain free diet or not.

Thanks for visiting!  Please stop by my new blog, The Paleo Lifestyle, where I am adding new information about grain,dairy, legume, and sugar free diet.


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Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives. 
Follow Johanna on twitter and facebook for more health tips and information.


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