A major Canadian tobacco company has come under fire for a national ad campaign that appears to downplay the risks of vaping and accuse the media and anti-tobacco groups of intentionally spreading false information.
What if there was a magic meal that could help make your waist smaller, cholesterol lower and heart healthier? Enter oats.
Oatmeal contains loads of a special fiber called beta-glucan. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, consuming just one and a half cups of oats containing this fiber daily can help lower your cholesterol levels and control blood pressure.
Oatmeal is nutrient-dense, too. It’s a great source of manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, folate and other B vitamins. It’s also full of antioxidants, which is probably why the American Heart Association recommends oatmeal as a heart-healthy meal. Combining oats with vitamin C only helps increase these cardiovascular benefits.
And it doesn’t stop there. Oatmeal may boost your immune response, control blood sugar spikes, and help control your weight. Oats contain more protein and fat than most other grains. Plus, they’re gluten-free, making them a perfect choice for those with Celiac disease. This well-balanced meal will help keep you satisfied throughout the morning. Extra perk: Oats are relatively inexpensive so gaining these benefits by eating them everyday is completely budget-friendly. Even bigger perk? Nutrisystem’s got plenty of oat options on the menu!
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One-half of a cup of cooked oatmeal (in water) counts as a SmartCarb on the Nutrisystem program. And, if you’re looking to create a flex breakfast, you’ll want to sit down to one SmartCarb and one PowerFuel.
Looking for some fun ways to pump up your oats?
Here are 10 ways to add some excitement, flavor and extra nutrition to your morning bowl of oats:
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I’ve run the LA Marathon several times and think it’s the most under-rated marathon in the United States. Why isn’t it grouped in with the other big city marathons like New York, Chicago or Boston?? We can talk about that another time. Today I have a bunch of links and tips if you’re running the ... Read More about LA Marathon Run with Run to the Finish Book Tour
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Put it off no longer: We are planning our next Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox Challenge that starts on Wednesday, March 18th. This is your opportunity to seize control over health and weight, maybe even turn the clock back 10 or 20 years, look and feel better, be freed of numerous, if not all, prescription drugs.
By joining our Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox Challenge, you will have access to:
1) Our Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox Private Facebook page that provides videos, success stories, and plenty of feedback and answers to your questions.
2) LIVE Facebook sessions with Dr. Davis and April Duval, our main Facebook page administrator. Dr. Davis will personally kick off the Detox Challenge on March 18th. And because April is herself an example of a fabulous Wheat Belly Detox success, she knows the ins and outs of this lifestyle like the back of her hand.
To join our Challenge, you must sign up to become a member of the Wheat Belly Blog community with an annual subscription fee of $15.99. Sign up here. Once you have signed up, you will be given access to our Private Facebook page.
By becoming a Wheat Belly community member, you will have access to the huge number of resources available on the Wheat Belly Blog, also—additional recipes, tips, new concepts, avoiding pitfalls, etc.
Our goal: to help you succeed in turning around your life and health and achieve all your health goals including weight loss, getting off prescription medications, and turning back the clock 10 or 20 years.
Through my New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly, millions of people learned how to reverse years of chronic health problems by removing wheat from their daily diets. But, after reading the original Wheat Belly or the Wheat Belly Total Health book, or even using the recipes from the Wheat Belly Cookbook and Wheat Belly 30-Minute Cookbook, people still said: “I’ve read the books, but I’m still not sure how to get started on this lifestyle.”
That’s why I wrote the Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox and now help readers along in this Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox CHALLENGE. This is the quickest, most assured way to get started on regaining magnificent health and slenderness by adopting the Wheat Belly lifestyle.
The Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox supplies you with carefully designed meal plans and delicious recipes to fully eliminate wheat and related grains in the shortest time possible. Perfect for those who may have fallen off the wagon or for newcomers who need a jump-start for weight loss, this new addition to the Wheat Belly phenomenon guides you through the complete 10-Day Detox experience. And we will kick off this next Challenge with a live Facebook session with Dr. Davis on Day 1!
In addition to this quick-start program, I’ll teach you:
To join the Detox Challenge:
Step 1
Get the book. And read it (at least the first 5 chapters).
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Head back to the Private Facebook Group starting Tuesday, March 17th (the day before the official start of the Challenge) and onwards for tips, videos, and discussions to help you get through your detox and reprogram your body for rapid weight loss and health. Dr. Davis and site administrator, April Duval, will be posting video instructions and answers to your questions. Or just join the conversation now, as we discuss the ups and downs, share recipes, and just have fun every day!
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Hey hey! Happy Friday! This feels like the shortest weirdest week ever. I still feel the sway like I’m on a boat and am a bit disappointed to wake up each morning and breakfast isn’t waiting. 
The cruise life is a nice one, I tell ya! I think everyone in the house is experiencing a post-vacation funk, including the guinea pigs who had the sweetest pet sitter watching them, and we’re all trying to get back into the swing of things.
A fun mid-week treat: I met up with Meg and Bri to go to Bachelor LIVE On Stage. We’re all Bachlelor fanatics and couldn’t pass up the chance to meet some of the contestants from previous seasons. (PS I’m like 3 weeks behind and I’ve heard the current season has turned into a flaming dumpster fire. Hoping I can catch up a bit this weekend!)
Ben and Becca hosted a condensed live version of the show and introduced Tucson to our own bachelor, a PA named Joe. They had 12 local contestants (many of them were college students from the U of A) and we got to watch Joe narrow them down through first impression rose, games, lip syncing (this was amazing) and even a 3-minute Fantasy Suite. It was a little cheesy but mostly amazing.
We got to meet Ben, Becca, and Sydney afterwards during the Meet and Greet. (We got VIP tickets because YOLO.) I’m always SO awkward when I meet anyone famous or whom I admire, so my plan was to say hello, tell them we loved the show and stand there awkwardly while Meg and Bri did the talking. My plan worked perfectly haha. I have to say that Ben is SO nice in real life – Meg said we were a group of moms and we were nervous and he said, “I love moms” AHHHH – and Becca is a goddess. All of her dresses were so amazing. Sydney was also super beautiful and nice IRL.
It was such a fun girls’ night and I didn’t have a voice yesterday from all the screaming.
Now it’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below!
Stasher bags. I picked up some of these for the guinea pigs’ veggies while we were out of town. (I had another brand but I found that they don’t seal as well.) They’re reusable, easy to clean, and I know that I’ll use them frequently for the girls’ snacks and lunches.
Ghosted. I flew through this book on our cruise and couldn’t wait to finish it! The plot was extremely intriguing and it was the kind of book that leaves you hanging in the best way possible until you get to the very end. The book is about a girl named Sarah and a weeklong romance she has with a guy named Eddie after randomly meeting him one afternoon. Eddie has to leave for an international trip, and they plan to be together as soon as he’s back, but he ghosts her. He doesn’t return any of her phone calls or emails. Part of her wonders if he’s just blowing her off (even though all signs point to true love) but she can’t help but wonder if something horrible has happened to him. Cue all the suspenseful music and Gina staying up way later than normal to find out what happens. Read it; you’ll like it.
This video. I’ve talked about Bark a bit here on the blog and interviewed Roo for the podcast. Watching the video made me feel an expanse of emotions: disgust, gratitude, fear, devastation, and empowerment to do everything possible to protect the kids in our family. Please take 10 minutes out of your day, especially if any kids in your life have access to social media. Then download Bark. (You can use my code FITNESSISTA to get 20% off the monthly rate.)
These Spanx pants! They were sent in my latest Trunk Club and I loooooooove them. I have to start wearing more business casual attire for weekly meetings (and some upcoming Beautycounter events), so Daniel has been sending me more business casual attire in addition to my usual casual mom mode outfits. These pants are everything you could want from a work pant. They’re classic, stretchy, thick fabric, and flattering. I can tell they’ll be a staple.
(PS to try out Trunk Club, use my referral link! You’ll get a $50 credit to use towards your first purchase.)
Congrats to this month’s mystery hostess rewards winner! For February, I set up a pop up in the system and used those links in my posts about Beautycounter. Through the links, we maxed out the hostess rewards for the pop up so I could surprise a lucky winner with the freebies and discounts (5 free products + 5 50% off products <— no obligation to order anything). Everyone who ordered from Feb 12 through yesterday was entered to win! The lucky winner this month: Carolyn!
To join my Beautycounter newsletter to learn about exciting new things and promos, sign up here.
Check out this barre and yoga fusion workout
Orange ginger salmon looks awesome.
I’ve been into buddha bowls lately and had this recipe twice (once for dinner and once for lunch) this week. The Pilot and Liv weren’t huge fans, but P and I went crazy for them. The lemon tahini sauce is SO good.
Found these chickpeas at Natural Grocers (love that they’re soaked and pressure cooked. This can make them easier to digest):
Can’t wait to try this family workout with the girls!
This salmon recipe looks awesome.
Question of the day: have you ever met anyone famous? What did you say to them?
xo
Gina
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Life in Milan is at a standstill under tight restrictions to deal with Italy's coronavirus outbreak, which looms just outside the city's borders. But residents talk more about their concerns for the economy than their health.
Canadian hospitals are preparing for the next phase of the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Your weight loss results are often a direct reflection of your lunchtime habits. Whether you enjoy grabbing brunch with friends or taking a solo lunch break at the local café for some valuable “me time,” it can be hard to make healthy choices while dining out. You might be worried about how you can stick to a healthy eating plan without giving up one of life’s little pleasures. Will you suddenly be confined to dining at home or the office if you want to shed some pounds?
Fortunately, the answer is no. It is possible to dine out and still lose weight—assuming you make some smart choices.
In fact, let’s start with the fact that you absolutely should be eating lunch. Skipping meals, including lunch, can cause your metabolism to slow down and make it more difficult to lose weight. A study, published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, found that skipping meals increases belly fat. Naturally, it’s also going to make you hungrier come dinnertime and more likely to overindulge.
Choosing to eat lunch is a wise choice. However, it’s still important that you make smart selections. Dining out can quite easily pose temptations. Sometimes foods that are seemingly healthy choices—like salads, wraps or sushi—can be packed with unsuspecting fat and calories.
To help you navigate going out to lunch, we’ve created an “order this” and “avoid that” list that will guide you toward making Nutrisystem-approved lunch choices. With just a little bit of help, you can still enjoy a delicious lunch at your favorite restaurant while staying on track. Make your midday meal work for you with this helpful guide.
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Packing in high-quality proteins is important to help you maintain daily energy. Look for lean choices like turkey, tofu, chicken breast, fish or shrimp to keep fat and calories at a minimum. The way that these foods are prepared is also important. Avoid protein dishes that are fried or served in a lot of butter. Instead, look for baked, broiled, grilled or sautéed options without any breading. Hardboiled eggs also make a great choice and are delicious sliced and served over salad.
SmartCarbs are a specific group of carbohydrates that are nutrient-rich, high in fiber and lower on the Glycemic Index. The high fiber content causes them to be digested slowly, helping you feel full longer. They also deliver vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients.
When ordering a sandwich, wrap or burger, avoid products made from white flour and select options labeled whole grain. With the popularity of toast for lunch, you might find an avocado toast dish served on whole wheat bread, for instance. Brown rice, quinoa, beans, lentils and sweet potatoes are also delicious SmartCarb options filled with nutrition.
Make it a goal to fit as many non-starchy vegetables into your lunch as you can. If you’ve ordered a slice of pizza, pile on the veggies like onions, arugula, tomatoes and peppers. Ask for a side of roasted veggies or salad with reduced fat or light dressing. Request extra veggies on your sandwiches and wraps. Loading up on greens is the perfect way to stay satisfied all day.
If you’re craving something sweet, avoid the dessert menu and ask for a cup of fruit to satisfy that sweet tooth. You can also ask the waiter to substitute your side with a fruit salad instead of the standard fries or potato chips. With more fruits and veggies in your lunch, you’ll fill up on less calories and fit in valuable nutrients that you really need.
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Beverages are another area where lunches can quickly take a detour. Stick with calorie-free drinks that are free of sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Water, unsweetened iced tea, herbal tea, black coffee, seltzer water and lemon water will all count towards your daily water intake. On the Nutrisystem program, we recommend drinking at least 64 ounces of water per day. By sticking with smart sips, you will avoid empty calories that pack on the pounds.
When trying to choose a “healthy” option while dining out, most people default to salad. However, it’s shocking to see just how much fat and calories are inside the salad bowl of many restaurants. On its own, a bed of greens is a perfectly acceptable choice for your healthy diet. However, pile it high with creamy, high fat dressing and unhealthy toppings and your diet could take a detour.
Ingredients like bacon, cheese and croutons can quickly turn a nutritious lunch into one of the worst options on the menu. Instead, choose a salad with healthier toppings like nuts, seeds and extra veggies. Opt for oil and vinegar as your dressing or bring your own bottle of low-fat dressing that you love.
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It’s always hard to resist the classic restaurant bread basket filled with baguettes, bagels and croissants. Avoid temptation before it presents itself by asking your waiter to hold the bread. By eliminating the choice from your table altogether, it’s easier to stick to your meal plan and stay on track.
As you’re exploring your lean protein options, you might also see choices like grilled chicken sandwiches or shrimp wraps. Before placing your order, check if you can swap out white bread for whole grain or forgo the bread altogether. Plenty of restaurants are now accommodating in replacing bread with lettuce or maybe even serving your entrée atop a bed of whole grain rice or quinoa. Never assume that the restaurant can’t make simple substitutions for you. Be forthcoming in asking about ways to make their dish healthier. After all, they want to keep patrons happy and continuing to come back!
A healthy lunch while dining out can quickly go awry with something as simple as a side of French fries or chips. With side dishes, many people don’t realize just how much they’re eating and how fast the fat and calories can add up. Opt for a side of roasted veggies or salad to fill up on fiber-filled ingredients that keep you on plan.
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Countries with their first confirmed cases of coronavirus should "move swiftly" to contain the virus, WHO's director-general said Thursday, noting that the concern over cases outside of China is growing as the number of people infected mounts.
Everyone loves a hot cup of coffee. It refreshes your mind, gives you energy and if you feel sluggish, it will make you feel instantly better. Well, no one can deny the stimulating effects of caffeine.
However, the good old coffee also has its share of side effects. Moderate consumption is the key for healthy living and this is very much applicable to coffee too. Excess coffee intake can lead to insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, restlessness etc in the long run.
Studies have revealed that a healthy person can drink up to four cups of coffee a day and exceeding that can cause concerns.[1]
Having said this, excessive coffee consumption can also affect pregnancy negatively. In this article, we bring you the general side effects of coffee, the negative effects of drinking coffee during pregnancy and its effects on the infant.
A number of people tend to consume more than four cups of coffee in a day. For some, coffee helps them manage stress and for a few, it helps them focus. Though coffee might sound like the ‘need of the hour’, excessive intake, in the long run, leads to serious issues which are listed below.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, you should limit your coffee intake and visit your healthcare professional right away.[2]
Expectant mothers are advised to avoid any kind of energy drinks since the caffeine and excessive sugar in it can adversely affect the baby. Though coffee is considered far safer, women should exercise caution while drinking coffee during pregnancy.
The body metabolises caffeine very slowly during pregnancy and can take a long time to eliminate caffeine from the body. The caffeine in coffee also enters the infant’s bloodstream while crossing the placenta. This puts the infant’s health at the risk.[3]
Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to the amount of coffee they drink in a day.
Another worrisome fact is studies have revealed that excessive caffeine intake can increase the risk of miscarriages during pregnancy.
However, ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians Gynecologists) has stated that moderate caffeine intake does not increase the risk of preterm births or miscarriages.[4]
It is advised that pregnant women drink caffeine not more than 200 mg in a day.[5]
On the other hand, a handful of studies have suggested that even very little caffeine intake during pregnancy can result affect the birth weight. A study has shown that drinking even less than 150 mg of caffeine a day can increase the chances of low birth weight by 13%.[6]
However, the results are unclear and further research is needed with respect to low birth weight and miscarriages.
Expectant mothers should keep in mind the previously mentioned side effects of excessive coffee intake and limit their consumption for the sake of their health and their child’s health.[7]
A study conducted by Norway revealed that expectant mothers who drink coffee and other caffeinated drinks more than the recommended amount are likely to deliver babies that are overweight.
The research was conducted on 51,000 expectant mothers and the weight of their babies were analysed. The study revealed that mothers who had more than 200 mg of caffeine in a day are 15% more likely to deliver babies that gain excessive weight before the age of one when compared to mothers who drank less than 50 mg of caffeine per day.
The study further revealed that as consumption of caffeine increases, the weight of the baby also increased.
When the mother drank caffeine between 200 and 299 mg per day, the chances of the baby gaining excessive weight increased by 22% and when the mother drank more than 300 mg caffeine a day, the risk of the infant gaining excessive weight increased by 45%.
The conclusion of the study is in line with the currently recommended amount – less than 200 mg in a day.
The study could not fully determine how much caffeine is actually safe to consume during pregnancy since it is not ethical to test supplements and drugs on expectant mothers as it may harm the babies or mothers.[8]
If you are used to drinking an excessive amount of coffee, slowly start cutting it down and if you are planning to conceive, start right away. Coffee consumption should be reduced gradually since stopping abruptly can cause fatigue, nausea, headache, muscle pain and can make concentrating difficult. These are known as the “caffeine withdrawal” symptoms.
If you usually drink five to six cups of coffee a day, reduce it to three or four and then gradually stop it altogether if you can. Remember, coffee alone does not have caffeine. Sodas, energy drinks, aerated beverages and tea are also loaded with caffeine and one should limit these intakes too.
Some might just want to drink something hot and they usually have coffee/tea since it’s easily available. In this case, you can switch to hot or lukewarm water. Water not only keeps you hydrated (caffeine causes dehydration), it also flushes out caffeine form the system.
Drinking an excessive amount of coffee in itself has a number of side effects and drinking coffee during pregnancy can harm the child’s and the mother’s health.
Thought the results are unclear, one cannot overlook the ill effects of caffeine and coffee in general and how it affects the baby. If you are an expectant mother, instead of drinking coffee during pregnancy, you can drink herbal tea or other healthy beverages. However, this should be done only after consulting your gynaecologist.
Not just coffee, expectant mothers should also avoid other caffeinated beverages and unhealthy foods. Keeping in mind the child’s wellness, a mother should eat a wholesome diet and should drink healthy beverages to enjoy a safe pregnancy.
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People with mental illness in Canada are being denied a voice as MAID legislation is amended, writes John Scully.
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A growing number of health experts are warning the COVID-19 virus is on the move and will likely infect a lot more people before it's done, including more Canadians. Here's what the experts are saying about the risk and the severity of the illness.
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One of America’s favorite foods is also one of the most healthful. The average person eats just under two pounds of chicken a week, or nearly 94 pounds a year, according to the National Chicken Council. Chicken is an especially smart choice when you’re trying to lose extra pounds because it’s rich in protein yet low in calories and unhealthy fats. It’s also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals that help you stay strong and energetic. Best of all, you can enjoy the health benefits of chicken in so many delicious and satisfying ways as you make progress towards your weight loss goal.
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According to Cleveland Clinic, there are nine essential amino acids in “complete” protein. They explain that the body uses protein to “form muscle, transport nutrients, and build and repair tissue.” Research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that study subjects who ate a high-protein, low-glycemic index diet were more likely to lose and keep off weight than the other four diets in the study. Since your body doesn’t store protein as it does carbs and fats, you need a daily supply from healthy sources like chicken. Due to its protein powers, chicken is considered a PowerFuel on the Nutrisystem program.
Other meats, such as beef and pork, are also rich in complete protein, says Cleveland Clinic. However, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), they have more calories and fat than chicken. A two-ounce serving of ground beef contains 145 calories and 11.5 grams of fat. A similar portion of pork loin provides 94 calories and 4.7 grams of fat. Skinless chicken breast is the winner, with only 68 calories and 1.5 grams of fat in a two-ounce serving.
Along with the 12.7 grams of protein in that two-ounce serving of chicken, you get 188.5 milligrams of potassium, says the USDA. According to Medical News Today, potassium is a mineral that has been shown to decrease blood pressure, decrease the risk of stroke and protect muscles and bones. “The primary functions of potassium in the body include regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles,” they explain.
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According to Cleveland Clinic, eating foods high in saturated fat has the potential to increase harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. “The fact is, elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol, is a major cause of heart disease,” they explain. A serving of boneless, skinless chicken breast comes with less than one gram of saturated fat versus the 4.5 grams in the same amount of ground beef, says the USDA.
Each bite of chicken also comes with a healthy dose of niacin, says the USDA. Niacin is B-complex vitamin that is linked to a reduced risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes, according to a recent study published in the scientific journal Nature.
Chicken breast is a rich source of two important micronutrients, selenium and zinc, says the USDA. According to a study, published in the journal Nutrients, high dietary selenium intake is associated with a lower body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and total body fat percentage. Another group of scientists reported in Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin that zinc consumption also improves BMI and body weight.
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Not only does chicken provide health benefits, it’s also very versatile. With so many delicious options, you’ll never get tired of this tasty lean protein. Nutrisystem offers you a wide selection of chicken dishes to pick from, each of them tender, flavorful and perfectly portioned. Stock up on our Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Bowl and Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast for healthy meals ready in minutes. When you’re making Flex meals, keep in mind that a two-ounce skinless chicken breast is one PowerFuel serving.
You can be sitting down to eat this tasty, homemade dish faster than a takeout order can be delivered.
Party food can be part of your healthy diet with these lightened up chicken bites that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
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Enjoy the health benefits of chicken wrapped in crispy lettuce. For a break from your everyday sandwich, mix up a batch of chicken and veggies with Asian-style spices and stuff them into crunchy lettuce leaves.
Take the Nutrisystem BBQ Seasoned Chicken to a whole new level of satisfaction with fresh red bell peppers, onions, cilantro, cheddar cheese and whole wheat tortillas.
Add zesty pepperoni and creamy cheese to juicy, tender chicken and you’ve got a dish filled with health benefits that the whole family will clamor for.
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