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Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
Megan Barefoot
Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot
Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
Megan Barefoot
Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot
How To Know If You Have Parasites!!
Megan Barefoot
How To Know If You Have Parasites!!
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot
Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
Megan Barefoot
Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot

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Fall Back Into Health: 10 Effortless Resets to Reclaim Your Wellness
Weight Loss, anti-inflammatory, Hydration Megan Barefoot Weight Loss, anti-inflammatory, Hydration Megan Barefoot

Fall Back Into Health: 10 Effortless Resets to Reclaim Your Wellness

"Reclaim Your Wellness This Fall: Discover 10 Effortless Tips for a Health Reset" Looking to reset your health as the seasons change? Our latest blog post offers 10 simple and actionable tips to help you refresh your nutrition and wellness this fall. From incorporating seasonal superfoods to embracing mindful eating habits, these strategies are designed to make your health journey both easy and effective. Ready to fall back into a healthier routine? Click here to learn more!

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Want to Learn Clean Summer Eating? Afraid it Won't Taste Good?
2024, anti-inflammatory, Cleansing, Detoxification, Gut Health, Hydration, Microbiome, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot 2024, anti-inflammatory, Cleansing, Detoxification, Gut Health, Hydration, Microbiome, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot

Want to Learn Clean Summer Eating? Afraid it Won't Taste Good?

Summer Clean Eating: Embrace the Season with Fresh, Hydrating, and Soul-Nourishing Foods - As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, the summer invites us to take advantage of the change in energy. I don’t know about you but for me, it's the perfect time to refresh my eating habits and nourish my body. Summer clean eating isn't just about shedding winter weight; it's about revitalizing our mind, body, and soul. Let’s dig into some hydrating foods, enjoy the freshest seasonal produce, and feed our souls with delicious, wholesome meals.

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How to Stick to Healthy Nutrition While on Summer Vacation
2024, Eat Local, Health Food, Holidays, Hydration, mental wellness, Mindfulness, Nutritionist, sunshine, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot 2024, Eat Local, Health Food, Holidays, Hydration, mental wellness, Mindfulness, Nutritionist, sunshine, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot

How to Stick to Healthy Nutrition While on Summer Vacation

Savour the Season: How to Enjoy a Healthy Summer Vacation Without Sacrificing Flavor. Summer vacation is a time to relax, explore new places, and, of course, indulge in delicious foods. However, it doesn't mean you have to compromise your healthy eating habits. Believe it or not, with a little planning and mindfulness, you can maintain a balanced diet and enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

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Nourish Your Gut with Herbal Tea: Discover the Health Benefits and Top Blends
2024, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Digestion, Detoxification, Gut Health, Hydration, Liver Support, Nutritionalist, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2024, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Digestion, Detoxification, Gut Health, Hydration, Liver Support, Nutritionalist, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Nourish Your Gut with Herbal Tea: Discover the Health Benefits and Top Blends

Herbal Teas That Can Soothe Your Gut: Hot or cold, herbal tea has been cherished for centuries for its healing properties and soothing effects on the body and mind. From calming chamomile to invigorating peppermint, herbal teas offer a myriad of health benefits, including support for gut health. In this blog post, we'll explore the science behind herbal tea's impact on the gut and introduce you to some top blends that I love for promoting digestive wellness.

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What Are Your Cravings Telling You?
2023, Awareness, Coaching, Energy, Health, Health Coach, Hydration, Cravings, Whole Foods, Wellness, Weight Loss, swaps, Simple Food, Self Care, Practical Nutrition, Personalized Plan, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Nutrition, Natural, Mindfulness Megan Barefoot 2023, Awareness, Coaching, Energy, Health, Health Coach, Hydration, Cravings, Whole Foods, Wellness, Weight Loss, swaps, Simple Food, Self Care, Practical Nutrition, Personalized Plan, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Nutrition, Natural, Mindfulness Megan Barefoot

What Are Your Cravings Telling You?

Do you ever find yourself reaching for a snack or craving a specific food, even when it's not mealtime? Surprisingly, what you might be interpreting as hunger could actually be your body's way of signaling thirst and the early stages of dehydration. In this blog post, we'll explore the connection between hydration and cravings, shedding light on why your body sometimes confuses thirst for hunger.

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Hosting the Perfect Healthy Summer BBQ
2023, Activity, Awareness, Back On Track, Buffet, Coaching, Diet, Eat Local, Family Health, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Vegan Friendly, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2023, Activity, Awareness, Back On Track, Buffet, Coaching, Diet, Eat Local, Family Health, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Vegan Friendly, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Hosting the Perfect Healthy Summer BBQ

Here in Calgary, the summers are short! We need to make the most of the time we have, and we love a good backyard BBQ. Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for a delightful get-together, but it’s sometimes hard to find healthy choices. As a holistic nutrition consultant, I believe that good food can be both delicious and nourishing. With a little planning and mindful choices, you can host a healthy and satisfying barbecue that everyone will enjoy.

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Fueling Your Summer Road Trip
2023, Action, Awareness, Choices, Coaching, Eat Local, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Practical Nutrition, Simple Food, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Awareness, Choices, Coaching, Eat Local, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Practical Nutrition, Simple Food, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Fueling Your Summer Road Trip

Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and get out to make memorable adventures with friends and family. However, road trips often involve fast food stops and unhealthy snacking, which can derail your healthy eating habits. But fear not! With a little planning and creativity, you can stay on track with your nutrition goals while enjoying your summer road trip. Here are five tips to help you eat healthy and nourish your body along the way.

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Camp Food Conundrum - Can I Eat Healthy While Camping?
2023, Action, Activity, Change, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Motivation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Activity, Change, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Motivation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist Megan Barefoot

Camp Food Conundrum - Can I Eat Healthy While Camping?

Staying Healthy While Camping - My family gets out in the great outdoors camping almost every weekend from April till October. We are lucky to live close to the Rocky Mountains and love the freedom of the great outdoors! Let’s be perfectly honest though, eating healthy at the campsite is not always easy.

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Meditate Better with Better Nutrition: How Eating Well Can Enhance Your Mindfulness Practice
2023, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Coaching, Digestion, Education, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Hydration, Inflammation, Manifestation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Stress, Visualization, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Coaching, Digestion, Education, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Hydration, Inflammation, Manifestation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Stress, Visualization, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Meditate Better with Better Nutrition: How Eating Well Can Enhance Your Mindfulness Practice

Discover how proper nutrition can enhance your meditation practice. Learn how to eat mindfully and which foods can support a calmer, more focused mind. I would like to share with you tips for eating mindfully so that you can take your meditation practice to the next level. There are specific foods that will enhance your meditation experience and ones to avoid!

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Inflammation Information Overload
2023, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Immune System, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Prevention, Stress, sunshine, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Immune System, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Prevention, Stress, sunshine, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Inflammation Information Overload

Inflammation: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 

How do you think you’re doing in the inflammation department? There are signs and symptoms that you might not even recognize as inflammation! Often, I find people just tell me they are a part of aging or something they just “deal” with. Do you have aches and creaks when you get up in the morning or after sitting for any length of time? How about puffy eyes, sluggishness, digestive issues, food sensitivities, joint pain, unexplained weight gain, or any diagnosable health condition?

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2023, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Chocolate, Coaching, Diet, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Winter Blues Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Chocolate, Coaching, Diet, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Winter Blues Megan Barefoot

Do You Eat Away the Winter Blues?

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Is it Time To Make a Change? Read This First!
2023, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Certified, Challenge, Change, Coaching, Diet, Education, Food, Fitness, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Routine, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Certified, Challenge, Change, Coaching, Diet, Education, Food, Fitness, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Routine, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Is it Time To Make a Change? Read This First!

Change is Hard - Let’s talk Accountability and Support - Have you ever thought of challenging yourself or joining a challenge program? Challenging yourself can lead to personal growth and development, as well as a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Taking on new challenges can also help you learn new skills and gain valuable experience. Additionally, it can help you to build self-confidence and resilience.

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Dry January – Yea or Nay??
2023, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Cocktails, Detoxification, Drinks, Energy, Goals, Health, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Cocktails, Detoxification, Drinks, Energy, Goals, Health, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Dry January – Yea or Nay??

Dry January is a movement that encourages people to abstain from drinking alcohol for the month of January. It is often seen as a way to reset one's relationship with alcohol after the excesses of the holiday season and to improve one's health and well-being.

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It's January Let's Jump Into Movement
2023, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Change, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Manifestation, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Motivation, Muscles, Nutrition, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Routine, Sleep, Stress, Vegetarian, Vegan Friendly, Weight Loss, Visualization Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Change, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Manifestation, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Motivation, Muscles, Nutrition, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Routine, Sleep, Stress, Vegetarian, Vegan Friendly, Weight Loss, Visualization Megan Barefoot

It's January Let's Jump Into Movement

January is the month where people embark on new health goals for the year, and exercise is often one of those goals. However, it can be tricky to know how to effectively incorporate exercise into your life so that is not just a January trend, but a year round practice. So how does one develop the habit to be more physically active and build it into your daily lifestyle?

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Hating Your Current Diet? - Don't Miss This!!
2022, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Hating Your Current Diet? - Don't Miss This!!

What your diet doesn’t teach you- Part 2 - By Nicole Gibson Diets focus on avoidance- they only discuss what you “need” to exclude- and yet there are many more factors that need to be addressed in order to achieve sustainable weight loss and lead a healthy life.

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Here we Grow Again!!
2022, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Family Health, Energy, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Routine, Self Care, Self Love, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss, Personalized Plan Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Family Health, Energy, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Routine, Self Care, Self Love, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss, Personalized Plan Megan Barefoot

Here we Grow Again!!

Welcome to the Team Nicole Gibson!! - This week I would like to introduce the newest member of our No Shoes Nutrition team. Nicole Gibson graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario and has worked as a personal trainer in both a gym setting as well as at a Physiotherapy clinic assisting with patients’ rehabilitation exercises. Most recently, she graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition to become a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant (C.H.N.C). Nicole excelled in school and found her passion!

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How Do I get My Kids to Eat Healthier?
2022, Action, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Brain Health, Carbohydrates, Certified, Change, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Eat Local, Education, Emotions, Energy, Family Health, Fat, Fermentation, Fitness, Food, Food Sensitivities, Fresh Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Lunches, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Raw Foods, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Treat Yourself, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2022, Action, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Brain Health, Carbohydrates, Certified, Change, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Eat Local, Education, Emotions, Energy, Family Health, Fat, Fermentation, Fitness, Food, Food Sensitivities, Fresh Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Lunches, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Raw Foods, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Treat Yourself, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

How Do I get My Kids to Eat Healthier?

Family Friendly Health Tips - Meghan Prescott and I have been asking our followers to send in questions about their nutrition concerns. This was a question I wanted to follow up on a bit more because I hear this from parents all the time. I know each family has their food struggles so here are some tips to help work around the past and move into a healthier future.

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February Feelings - How Far Have You Come?
2022, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Carbohydrates, Certified, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Detoxification, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Food Sensitivities, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Manifestation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Visualization, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Carbohydrates, Certified, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Detoxification, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Food Sensitivities, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Manifestation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Visualization, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

February Feelings - How Far Have You Come?

Let’s talk about Accountability - Today is 2/22/2022 which means that we are 53 days into the year. This means that if you set goals back in January you should be about seven weeks into working towards these goals and should have made some progress. So, let’s talk about where you are at.

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Are You Making Good Choices?
2021, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Certified, Challenge, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Energy, Fermentation, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Manifestation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Routine, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Visualization, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2021, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Certified, Challenge, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Energy, Fermentation, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Manifestation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Routine, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Visualization, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are You Making Good Choices?

The Choice is Yours! Making good choices can be really challenging. Life gets busy, stress levels rise, and the easiest thing to do is to hit the drive-thru or skip the dishes. The great thing is, the choice is yours!

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