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Miro Judt, 33, saw his weight climb after he gave up on exercise and became addicted to full sugar fizzy drinks, takeaways, crisps and chocolate.

But after his girlfriend dumped him he vowed to turn his life around and embarked on a gruelling exercise and diet routine.

Less then one year later he was in the shape of his life after losing 6.5 stones and gaining a serious amount of muscle.

Now hes also happily loved up with new model partner Victoria and has also clinched his dream job in the fitness industry with PredatorNutrition.com.

Miro, from Wakefield, started to put on weight after living off a toxic diet of fatty fast foods and snacks.

But when his girlfriend of six years called a halt to their relationship telling Miro hed let himself go, it was the wake up call he needed.

After seeking advice from a competitive body builder he was able to create a diet plan that put him on track towards getting the physique he craved. The Body Coach Joe Wicks recently revealed the one food he would never eat.

Miro, 33, stuck to a clean living diet that included fish, chicken, egg whites and protein shakes, supplemented by products from Predator Nutrition.

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He also started putting in twice daily cardio shifts as well as lifting heavy weights and was able to lose over 6.5 stones in just nine months.

He met glamour model Victoria Wilson on a dating website after she was impressed by his muscular physique, and after hitting it off they have now lived together for over a year.

They even work out together, with Miro regularly acting as her trainer when the pair hit the gym for a couples workout.

Miro said: When I was younger I didnt care what I was eating and drinking, and was regularly knocking back full fat bottles of coke and ordering unhealthy takeaways.

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The problem was I had no real concept of what a nutritional diet was, so I put on a lot of excess weight

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The problem was I had no real concept of what a nutritional diet was, so I put on a lot of excess weight.

My long-term girlfriend leaving me was the real turning point. She was so dismissive of me and had no belief that I could lose the weight.

I felt so hurt, but I decided there and then that I was going to change and to show her that I could do better and improve my physique.

I cut out all junk food and fizzy drinks from my diet whilst adjusting my calorie intake, and thanks to help from a bodybuilder I was able to start on a strict diet that helped me slim down.

Meeting Victoria was the best thing that ever happened to me, and she has really given me my confidence back.

Weve even started hitting the gym together, and always help each other to make sure we are both sticking to our diets.

I know that the reason Victoria got with me is because of my physique, but we have been together for a long time now and I know that is because she loves me for who I am.

For me she is the one, and my hope is that one day we will get married. When Im with her, I know that all this hard work to lose the weight really was worth it. If my ex girlfriend can see me now, I hope shell realise what she is missing out on.

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Now that golden milk is enjoying its moment in the sun, many wellness influencers have moved on to another good-for-you beverage:blue algae lattes. Heralded by many as a superfood, spirulinahas taken over cafe menus (hello,unicorn latte) as the smoothie booster du jour. Other forms of algae, like chlorella or E3sproprietary strain Blue Majik, are riding the wave of spirulinas popularity.

But just as doctors were singingits praises, the buzzy ingredient was makingheadlines for another reason: Algae was called out as the reason why people became violently ill after eating Soylent bars. Um, yikes.

So whats the dealis it safe to sip your oh-so-Instagrammableblue latte with impunity? Tofind out, I tappedGlobal Healing Center founder Edward Group, MD, who spent five years researching and studying various types of algae.

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According to Dr. Group, there are literally thousands of different types of algae, but three are by far the most popular: spirulina (the main ingredient in those strikinglyblue lattes), AFA, and cruella. First, the good news on The Big Three: They all have very high concentrations of nutrients and vitamins, includingprotein, iron, potassium, zinc, calcium, and B vitamins.

Also, according to Dr. Group, 60 percent of algae is made up of protein. Soy hasa comparable amount, but a major reason a growing number of food manufacturers are favoring algae is thatall those added nutrients comewith the protein. Its like buying a pair of leggings, and findingout at checkout that you get a sports bra and tank for free.

Spirulina, AFA, and cruella also serveas a magnet for toxinsin the bodyandtheydo an excellent job offlushingthem out. Clearly algae is full of health benefits. But keep in mind: Dr. Groups advice to add more to your diet comes with a major warning.

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[My team and I] tested spirulina, AFA, and cruella from all over the world and found that the majority of them were contaminated with different types of metals such as arsenic, aluminum, mercury, or lead, Dr. Group reveals.

Why the scary levels of contamination? Blame the manufacturers. A lot of companies use fillers, whether theyre sellingthe algae in capsules or using it as a food ingredientlike a flour; its not the algae itself thats toxic, but what its being mixed with, Dr. Group explains. When you start mixing itwith genetically modifiedmaltodextrin, soy protein isolates, or other compounds, a lot of times that can cause contamination.

Considering one of the core ingredients in those Soylent barsbesides algae flouris soy isolate, it sounds like he may be onto something.

Despite the contamination risks, Dr. Group notes thatalgae is one of the worlds most nutrient-dense foodsI would never want to deter someone from taking it. The key is paying close attention to thesource.

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To make sure the smoothie booster is clean and pure, our expert advises sticking withcompanies that are organic, non-GMO, and gluten-freewhich will limit cross-contaminationa lot.

He also says to check out brandswebsites to see if they call out where their algae is sourced from and whether any testing hasbeen done to verify thatits clean. If theyre not toutingthat information, be wary.

And if youre eating out? Yourserver should be knowledgable about whats being served. If he or she cant speak intelligently about it, buying premium goods might not be a priority for the cafe. This may be one instance where fully becoming a Portlandia character and knowing as much as you can aboutthe path from ocean to table is worth the effort (and the awkwardness).

While youre adding more superfoods to your diet, you definitely dont want to leave out the seven on this list. And while it wont make you sick, chia seeds (that other buzzy ingredient) might be the cause of your bloating.

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Spring is an exciting time for high school teens, as it means several events are taking place, including graduation and prom night. It's also a time to carry out some tried and true tips for safety.

As prom night approaches, here are five tips for parents and five tips for teens that will make for an enjoyable and safe evening for everyone.

For teens:

The best way to have a good time is for everyone to stay safe and healthy, before and during prom night. Enjoy this time by planning and making smart decisions.

For parents:

As you talk with your teens, listen to how they feel. Talk about any potential worries or fears, along with what theyre most looking forward to. This will help them understand youre just trying to help them have a good time while keeping them safe.

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Just eight per cent of recipes mentioned cooking food to a certain temperature, but not all the temperatures were accurate

COOKBOOKS are apopular go-to on how to cook a tasty meal because, lets face it, we cant all be master chefs.

But they offer little advice on how to prepare food safely and the advice they do provide is often inaccurate, experts have warned.

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In fact, just eight per cent of recipes reviewed in a recent study mentioned cooking food to a certain temperate to minimise the risk of food poisoning.

But not all the temperatures listed were actually high enough to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, like salmonella.

Senior author Ben Chapman, fromNorth Carolina State University, said: Cookbooks arent widely viewed as a primary source of food-safety information, but cookbook sales are strong and theyre intended to be instructional.

Cookbooks tell people how to cook, so we wanted to see if cookbooks were providing any food-safety information related to cooking meat, poultry, seafood or eggs, and whether they were telling people to cook in a way that could affect the risk of contracting foodborne illness.

In other words, very few recipes provided relevant food-safety information, and 34 of those 123 recipes gave readers information that wasnt safe.

Put another way, only 89 out of 1,497 recipes gave readers reliable information that they could use to reduce their risk of foodborne illness.

Chapman and his team analysed 1,497 recipes from 29 cookbooks that appeared on the New York Times best sellers list for food and diet books.

They looked at three things; does the recipe tell readers to cook the dish to a certain temperature, is that temperature a safe temperature, and does the recipe promote food-safety myths.

One of those myths is tocook poultry until the juices run clear, which has been proven unreliable as a way of determining if the dish has reached a safe temperature.

Almost 100 per cent of recipes gave readers subjective indicators to determine when a dish had finished cooking and none were found to be reliable.

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Lead author Katrina Levine, said: The most common indicator was cooking time, which appeared in 44 percent of the recipes.

And cooking time is particularly unreliable, because so many factors can affect how long it takes to cook something: the size of the dish being cooked, how cold it was before going into the oven, differences in cooking equipment, and so on.

Other common indicators used in the cookbooks included references to the colour or texture of the meat, as well as vague language such as cook until done.

Levine added: This is important because cooking meat, poultry, seafood and eggs to a safe internal temperature kills off pathogens that cause foodborne illness.

These temperatures were established based on extensive research, targeting the most likely pathogens found in each food.

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Chapman concluded: Ideally, cookbooks can help us make food tasty and reduce our risk of getting sick, so wed like to see recipes include good endpoint cooking temperatures.

A similar study was done 25 years ago and found similar results so nothing has changed in the past quarter century.

But by talking about these new results, were hoping to encourage that change.

If you want to know the safe cooking temperatures for your recipes you can foodsafety.gov.

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America is unhealthy, and were dying as a result.

McDonalds, one of our most popular eateries boasts meals that are nearly 1000 calories and full of preservatives and potentially harmful chemicals. Our favorite activities including watching Netflix and using social media are sedentary. The American lifestyle is ridiculed in the media and popular culture for being hedonistic and slovenly. Now, there is actual evidence to back up this claim.

In 2016 the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey reported that 97.3 percent of American adults are unhealthy based off of factors including whether or not participants had a good diet, exercised moderately, were smokers and if they kept their body fat under control.

The standards of health that were applied to each participant survey are attainable and adjustable relative to each individual. The average healthy person is not expected to be a fitness guru or marathon runner. We need to take this report as a wakeup call, especially considering the rising death toll.

A study released this month by Tufts University reported that over 318,000 deaths per year are hastened by unhealthy eating. Over half of the deaths are consequences of major cardiometabolic killers such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Heart Disease is the most prevalent disease in America, with over 610,000 people, thats 1-in-4 people, dying every year from it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Risk factors for the disease include diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption, reported American Health Association President Steven Houser. He also noted that most of these factors, including high blood pressure are on the rise. The nature of our predicament is bittersweet because we know the proper solution we must change our habits: eat healthier and exercise more. Yet, our poor health seems to be the last thing on our minds. Or is it?

While it is the responsibility of the CDC, the Food and Nutrition Service, the Food Research and Action Center and several other federal agencies to educate the population on proper nutrition, Americans obviously suffer from a gap in their knowledge.

MyPlate is the latest government backed nutrition advice to date. It suggests that the average person should consume primarily vegetables and grains and then fruits and protein followed by dairy and oils. Food literacy is incredibly important to teach and advocate for, but that only holds true if the information being taught is correctly. Much of the nutrition advice from the USDA is problematic or flawed according to research.

The USDA suggests that variety, and quantity are key factors when attempting to eat nutritious foods, and also recommend to choose foods and beverages with less saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

They do not address the major health concerns that are fast food and packaged or processed food, which are often low in sugar, sodium, and saturated fats, but chalked full of chemicals as a result.

The chemicals the food industry uses to substitute sugar and other natural ingredients are often far worse for us than the real stuff. Artificial sweeteners have been approved for use in limited quantities by the FDA, but the true safety of such chemicals remains a controversially debated.

The studies that were conducted were done using far smaller amounts of diet soda than the 24 ounces a day consumed by many people who drink diet soda, according to Harvard Health Publications. So the effects of the actual average amount consumed by Americans could likely produce different probably negative results. It seems like an odd discrepancy when the people who conduct such studies have ready access to statistics on how much soda the average American consumes.

Healthy foods are also known for being unaffordable. In comparison to a large soda at McDonalds 99 cents, a bottle of water costs $1.69. Canned fruits and vegetables usually go for half that of fresh or frozen produce. Some people simply cannot afford to buy the fresh option, all well knowing that it is better for them.

We need to collectivize our efforts to create a plan to make fresh food more accessible to every class and to ensure the comprehensiveness of food literacy.

This is the opinion of Jennifer Lee, a freshman communication studies major from Los Angeles, California. Tweet comments to @LALoyolan, or email csontag@theloyolan.com.

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There is growing scientific evidence that what you eat can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimers disease. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago developed the MIND (Mediterranean DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet.

Think you dont have to worry about memory loss or dementia until you are well into your golden years? Think again! Lifestyle choices you make in your 30s, 40s and 50s can impact your risk for dementia in later years.

According to the Alzheimers Association, there are more than 5 million people living with Alzheimers disease in the United States. Many more suffer with declines in cognitive function that impact their ability to work, socialize or maintain their independence. Alzheimers is the sixth-leading cause of death, and one out of every three seniors dies with some form of dementia.

There is growing scientific evidence that what you eat can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimers disease. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago developed the MIND (Mediterranean DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet. This diet is a hybrid of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Mediterranean diet, both of which have been found to reduce cardiovascular risk.

A study of the MIND diet followed 923 individuals aged 58 to 98 for an average of four and a half years. Researchers found that the MIND diet lowered the risk of Alzheimers by as much as 53 percent in participants who adhered rigorously to the diet. Risk was reduced 35 percent in those who followed the diet moderately well. The longer participants followed the MIND diet, the lower their risk for not only Alzheimers but also dementia, stroke and heart disease.

The MIND diet emphasizes 10 brain-friendly food groups and recommends limits on potentially damaging foods.

Foods to Include:

1. Green leafy vegetables. Every day, eat a half a cup of cooked or one cup of raw leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, collards, broccoli and romaine. Leafy greens are high in vitamin K, folate, beta-carotene and lutein, all of which help preserve brain function.

2. Other veggies. Get at least one serving (1/2 cup) daily of a green, orange, yellow, purple or white vegetable. Vary your colors to get a wide range of protective phytochemicals.

3. Nuts. You need five to seven servings a week. A serving is one-quarter cup and can easily be incorporated into a daily snack. Nuts can help lower blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol and are an excellent source of vitamin E, which helps prevent memory loss. Walnuts may be the king of nuts, with their abundance of omega 3 fatty acids.

4. Berries. Get at least two servings (1/2 cup each) per week. Blueberries and strawberries are especially potent and encouraged. They have polyphenols and phytochemicals that fight against free radical damage, decrease inflammation and remove toxic proteins that accumulate in the brain as we age.

5. Beans. Aim for three to four half-cup servings weekly. Beans supply a steady source of glucose that the brain needs for fuel. Neurons are unable to store glucose, so a steady supply is essential. Beans are a low glycemic index carb and also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

6. Whole Grains. Include three daily servings. A serving is one slice of bread or a half-cup portion of grain. Whole grains are proven to promote a healthy cardiovascular system and improve blood flow. Plus, they are a good source of B vitamins needed for optimal nerve function.

7. Fish. Eat a serving of three ounces or more at least once a week. Oily fish, such as tuna and salmon, have high amounts of DHA and omega 3 fats, which are essential for brain function.

8. Poultry. Eat poultry at least twice a week. Poultry is a lean source of protein, generally lower in saturated fat than red meat.

9. Olive oil. Use olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fats, for your primary fat. It has phytochemicals that may boost enzymes believed to be critical in removing damaging beta amyloid from the brain.

10. Wine. One five-ounce glass of wine daily works as an anti-inflammatory. But use caution: Too much alcohol can damage the brain.

Foods to Limit:

1. Red meat. Eat less than four servings per week. Saturated fats encourage plaque formation in the brain, just as they do in the heart. Participants who ate the most red meat had a higher risk of Alzheimers.

2. Butter and margarine. Limit these to no more than one tablespoon daily.

3. Cheese. Keep it to less than one serving per week. Cheese is high in saturated fat.

4. Pastries and sweets. No more than five servings in a week. Store-bought sweets can be high in trans fat, which may inhibit essential fatty acids getting to the brain. Sweets are also high in sugar and calories, which can contribute to weight gain a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes.

5. Fried or fast foods. Get less than one serving per week. These are usually high in undesirable trans or saturated fats, as well as sodium.

Regular exercise is also associated with a reduction in future cognitive impairment. A combination of cardio exercise (walking, jogging, biking, swimming) and resistance training (free weights, resistance bands, calisthenics) is most beneficial.

Your brain works 24/7 to coordinate millions of complex tasks and functions. Like an expensive car, your brain works best when given premium fuel. The MIND diet offers that.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - Millions of Americans live with a diagnosis of epilepsy, which means daily medications to help control seizure activity. But, there are other alternatives to medications.

One of these alternatives is a change in diet.

The ketogenic diet has been in practice since the 1920s in young children. Now, adolescents and adults are seeing the benefit from this diet as well.

Jennifer Fillenworth, registered dietitian at Mercy Health, counsels patients on the Modified Atkins Diet through the Mercy Health Hauenstein Epilepsy Program, the only certified-adult ketogenic program in West Michigan.

What is the ketogenic diet?

The ketogenic diet is a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that is used to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. It became popular as a therapy for epilepsy in the 1920s and 30s. The diet focuses on high-fat items such as butter, vegetable oils and heavy cream. The diet eliminates carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and cereals. This diet is closely monitored by a team composed of a physician and dietitian.

Who does this diet help?

This diet has been shown to help those with epilepsy. Most commonly children are treated with this diet from a young age. There is growing evidence to support that the ketogenic diet is also helpful in adults. Mercy Health is currently offering a Modified Atkins Diet to adults with epilepsy.

What is the Modified Atkins Diet?

The modified Atkins diet is a less restrictive version of the ketogenic diet. The classic ketogenic diet has a calorie restriction, fluid restriction, protein restriction, and requires weighing and measuring foods. The modified Atkins diet is consumed more freely. Patients are just required to stay between a 10-30 gram carbohydrate restriction per day. Many patients on the modified Atkins diet even go out to eat at restaurants.

Does it work?

In studies so far, yes. About half had a 50% reduction in seizures after 6 months. Many were able to reduce medications. Patients undergoing the Modified Atkins Diet at Mercy Health have seen improvement in their seizure activity, they have more energy during the day, and they have seen the benefits of weight loss.

Mercy Health Hauenstein Neurosciences is hosting its first ketogenic diet therapies conference on Friday, April 14, at the Prince Conference Center, open to the public.

This course will deliver a practical review of the ketogenic diet, its use for epilepsy and its different applications for other neurologic conditions. The open house will offer the opportunity for patients and families to learn more about the diet and its variations, sample keto foods and attend cooking demonstrations. To register for this conference, please visit MercyHealthNeuro.com/ketogr.

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Risk of Diabetes can be reversed with Mediterranean diet

Sonia Azad, WFAA 9:31 AM. CDT March 28, 2017

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An estimated 86 million Americans are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, but nearly 90 percent of them dont know it.

Doctors say adhering to a Mediterranean diet may help to reverse your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

The Mediterranean diet, which is especially popular from Spain and Italy to Greece and the Middle East, largely focuses on seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Its dark leafy greens, freshly foraged greens in all different varieties like kale and collards and spinach and chard, said Dahlia Shaaban, founder of Washington, D.C.-based Live Deliciously.

The majority of foods in a Mediterranean diet do come from plants, but Shaaban says to go for fish or lean proteins twice per week. Salmon and tuna, for example, contain Omega 3 Fatty Acids which promote heart and brain health.

So you can think of crowding out your plate with more plant-based foods, then enjoying meat here and there, explained Shaaban.

Beans, nuts and whole grains are everyday staples in a Mediterranean meal plan.

The grain is something you can hold onto, said Shaaban. Brown rice, farro, wide rice, quinoa, bulgur or cracked wheat. The most common beans you find in the Mediterranean are:lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, black eyed peas.

The American Diabetes Association suggests using olive oil to cook instead of butter or margarine. That can help to lower cholesterol levels. And when it comes to seasoning, herbs, spices and citrus juice are better options than salt.

Finally, limit alcohol and sugarand youve got the perfect blend of health-conscious choices for people managing diabetes.

Its not just a diet, its a lifestyle, said Shaaban.

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Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have led an international study that found -- for the first time -- that a diet yielding high amounts of the short-chain fatty acids acetate and butyrate provided a beneficial effect on the immune system and protected against type 1 or juvenile diabetes.

Autoimmune type 1 diabetes occurs when immune cells called autoreactive T cells attack and destroy the cells that produce insulin -- the hormone that regulates our blood sugar levels.

The specialised diet developed by CSIRO and Monash University researchers uses starches -- found in many foods including fruit and vegetables -- that resist digestion and pass through to the colon or large bowel where they are broken down by microbiota (gut bacteria). This process of fermentation produces acetate and butyrate which, when combined, provided complete protection against type 1 diabetes.

"The Western diet affects our gut microbiota and the production of these short-chain fatty acids," researcher Dr Eliana Mario said.

"Our research found that eating a diet which encourages the gut bacteria that produce high levels of acetate or butyrate improves the integrity of the gut lining, which reduces pro-inflammatory factors and promote immune tolerance," Dr Mario said.

"We found this had an enormous impact on the development of type 1 diabetes," she said.

The findings, which attracted considerable interest at the International Congress of Immunology in Melbourne last year, were published today in the journal Nature Immunology.

Professor Charles Mackay, who initiated the research said the study highlighted how non-pharmaceutical approaches including special diets and gut bacteria could treat or prevent autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes.

"The findings illustrate the dawn of a new era in treating human disease with medicinal foods," Professor Mackay said.

"The materials we used are something you can digest that is composed of natural products -- resistant starches are a normal part of our diet.

"The diets we used are highly efficient at releasing beneficial metabolites. I would describe them as an extreme superfood," he said.

Professor Mackay said that the diet was not just about eating vegetables or high-fibre foods but involved special food and a special process, and would need to be managed by nutritionists, dietitians and clinicians.

The researchers are hoping to gain funding to take the findings into type 1 diabetes into clinical research. Professor Mackay, Dr Mario and collaborators around Australia are expanding their research to investigate diet's effect on obesity and other inflammatory diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, food allergies and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

This research was supported by JDRF, the Diabetes Australia Research Trust and the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.

Read the full paper titled, Gut microbial metabolites limit the frequency of autoimmune T cells and protect against type 1 diabetes', published today in Nature Immunology.

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