YOUR grocery list ..(of Healthy eating).....
llpaq
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Ok so I'm stocking up on all things good tomorrow morning at the grocery store- Can you tell me what you get every single time you go to the grocery store- or what you can't do without? I know I always get avacado, almonds, different green lettuces, chicken breast but I want to widen my horizons and see if I can incorporate new things that have kept others healthy! :happy:
Thanks :flowerforyou:
Thanks :flowerforyou:
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TILAPIA, NUTS, ROMAINE LETTUCE AND FRUIT...0
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For my juicer I get:
cucumbers, kale, lemons, celery, green aples, and ginger root.
I also get: tilapia, chicken, brocolli, cauliflower, carrots, garlic (love my garlic), almonds, tomatoes0 -
Well this won't help you for tomorrow..
But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.
It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..
What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!
Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL
Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.0 -
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, bananas, oranges, apples, grapefruit (sometimes), squash (different varieties), and other fruit and/or veggies that are in season and look good, lately I have been using ground turkey and boneless, skinless chicken breast a lot too.0
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Chicken Breasts
Tuna
Tilapia
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Bananas
Broccoli
Green Beans
Romaine
Almonds
Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Apples
Green Olives
Pickles
Mushrooms0 -
Eggs
Chicken Breast
Chicken Sausage
Either lean beef or pork
Greek yogurt
Light string cheese
avocados
Salad stuff - bag of spring mix, tomatoes and a cucumber
celery and/or carrots
sweet potatoes and/or butternut or spaghetti squash
quick oats if I ran out
english muffins (for the boyfriend)
light wheat or light oatmeal bread
bananas
whatever berries are on sale
granny smith apples
oranges
1 or 2 grapefruits
one of the weight watchers ice cream treats
Those are the staples. I mix up the meat and veggies depending on what recipes I'm making for dinner that week.0 -
Well this won't help you for tomorrow..
But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.
It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..
What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!
Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL
Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.
omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!0 -
I try to change up the menu quite a bit, but these are my staples:
bananas, apples or oranges, cauliflower, carrots, onions, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, oats and/or whole grain cereal, dried lentils, canned beans, canned tomatoes, salsa, low sodium broth, olive oil spray, chicken breast, eggs, soy or almond milk0 -
Excellent Im getting so many ideas!! thank you this is a great ton of help! :bigsmile: ......0
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As a general rule we've started to shop around the "outside ring" of the grocery store (with the obvious exceptions, of course) and fill the cart with items in those sections.
Remember, you won't be tempted by anything if you don't go down the aisle it's in0 -
Well this won't help you for tomorrow..
But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.
It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..
What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!
Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL
Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.
omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!
Ordering is nationwide starting at noon on mondays until i think Tuesday afternoon. Rule of thumb.. order early on Monday,, they have limited quantites and it does sell out.. pick up times are strict, but it'sa co-op and you can go organic if you want. I also get my coconut oil from them. It's amazing. I hope they have it where you live. It's not everywhere which sucks.0 -
I usually get something different everytime I go to the grocery store. I spend a lot of time walking around the fresh produce section and looking for things that I have never had. I discovered pomegrantes about two years ago. Now, I get them ALL the time. Other things include baby spinach, bananas, frozen blueberries, yogurt for smoothies. I also buy a ton of broccoli because I use broccoli as the base for my salads rather than lettuce (I don't really like lettuce). I always buy cucumbers, clementines, zucchini, yellow squash, grapes when ripe. Spaghetti squash was another fairly recent (within the last 2 years) discovery. I use feta cheese on my salads. I also incorporate avocado and walnuts into my diet.
As for meat: Chicken, Ground Turkey, Lean Sweet Turkey Sausage (take out of chasing and use as ground sausage for lasagna rolls).
Then, its down the last aisle- milk, cheese, whole wheat bread, etc.
I truly shop the perimeter of the store about 90% of the time.0 -
Wraps
Sundried tomato turkey from deli
Avocado
Spinach
Red bell peppers
Cucumber
Broccoli
Red onions
Bananas
Apples
Roasted garlic cream cheese
Low fat cheese
Ground turkey
Greek yogurt
Almond milk or milk
Coffee
Oatmeal
Hemp hearts
Natural peanut butter
And ingredients for whatever my make to freeze meal is that week0 -
Carbs:
Russet Potatoes
Green Giant Frozen Veggies (usually 5 for 5$ at target)
Reeses puffs cereal or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Skim Milk
High Fiber Oatmeal Quaker
Ezekiel Raisin Bread
Rice Cakes
Snyders Sourdough Pretzels
Whole Wheat Wraps
Thai Jasmine Rice
Whole wheat pasta
Bannanas, Apples, Blueberries
Beans +Corn+ green beans canned veggies
Fats:
Extra virgin olive oil
Peanut Butter omega 3
Almonds
Cheddar shredded cheese
Protein
Chicken Breast
Ground beef 90/10
Stir fry beef sirloin strips
Center cut pork loin
I get most of my carbs from target, meat and veggies+fruit I get from whole foods.0 -
eggs
tuna
chicken
ground beef
carrots
peppers
lettuce
cauliflower
sweet potatos
bacon
brussel sprouts
bananas
almonds
avocados
parsnips
ground beef
coffee
pistachios
coconut milk
scallops
haddock
talapia
salmon0 -
Well this won't help you for tomorrow..
But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.
It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..
What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!
Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL
Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.
omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!
Ordering is nationwide starting at noon on mondays until i think Tuesday afternoon. Rule of thumb.. order early on Monday,, they have limited quantites and it does sell out.. pick up times are strict, but it'sa co-op and you can go organic if you want. I also get my coconut oil from them. It's amazing. I hope they have it where you live. It's not everywhere which sucks.
They don't have it where I live but I guess you can't grow much in Minnesota right now! lol! Awww I'm bummed I would've loved to try that. Oh well back to the boring grocery stores0 -
-Almond milk
-Earth Balance buttery spread
-Soy or almond milk yogurt, whatever is on sale
-Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Sprouted bread (in the frozen vegan section)
-Ezekiel Sprouted 7 Grain bread (frozen vegan section)
-Any and all fresh veggies and fruits, we shop the sales
-Red pototoes, sweet potatoes, squash
-Frozen veggies for steaming
-Frozen fruit for snacking or smoothies
-Whole wheat pasta
-Popcorn popped in vegan butter
-Brown Rice
-Raw almonds
-Raw peanuts
-Quick Oats
-Nut butters (peanut, almond, hazelnut)
-Vegan Boca burgers
-Vegan Hamburger style mix (use for meatballs, ground beef for sauces or burgers)
-Vegan Breakfast sausage mix to make patties
-Vegan bacon
-Tofu, pan fried is the best texture
-Pickles and Olives
-Whole Flax and Chia Seeds (put on yogurt, smoothies, anything really)
-Unsweetened Granola from sprouts, whatever is on sale
-Dark Chocolate0 -
Apple's, fat free milk, nectarines0
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Well this won't help you for tomorrow..
But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.
It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..
What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!
Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL
Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.
omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!
Ordering is nationwide starting at noon on mondays until i think Tuesday afternoon. Rule of thumb.. order early on Monday,, they have limited quantites and it does sell out.. pick up times are strict, but it'sa co-op and you can go organic if you want. I also get my coconut oil from them. It's amazing. I hope they have it where you live. It's not everywhere which sucks.
They don't have it where I live but I guess you can't grow much in Minnesota right now! lol! Awww I'm bummed I would've loved to try that. Oh well back to the boring grocery stores
http://www.localharvest.org/csa/0 -
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, bananas, oranges, apples, grapefruit (sometimes), squash (different varieties), and other fruit and/or veggies that are in season and look good, lately I have been using ground turkey and boneless, skinless chicken breast a lot too.
Spaghetti Squash and eggplant.0 -
Bacon
Chicken (thighs and breasts)
Tomatoes
Avocados
Greek yogurt
Bananas
Apples (pink lady apples, to be exact... yum!)
Spinach
Feta cheese
Lean ground beef
Baby carrots
Roasted garlic hummus... I'll be making my own soon!
Bell Peppers
Raw almonds, walnuts, pistachios
Milk
Eggs
Lean ground beef
Natural chunky peanut butter
Almond milk0 -
Plain 0% greek yogurt
fruit
agave sweetened granola
chicken breasts
lean ground beef
pork chops (boneless)
organic eggs
avocado
zucchini
broccoli
brussell sprout (or whatever veggie is on sale)
quinoa
onions
garlic
popcorn kernels
carrots
protein powder (vanilla.. I add it to my greek yogurt)
sandwich thins or english muffins
stevia
vitamins
grapeseed and/or olive oil0 -
Eggs, egg whites, turkey (ground and jenni-o boneless), chicken (boneless strips and breasts), Nolan Ryan steak and steak strips, tuna in water in the pouch, sliced turkey from the deli, almonds, walnuts, dried cranberries, cauliflower, raw spinach, green onions, broccoli, zuccini, celery, brussel sprouts, carrots, tomatos, jalapenos, fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, apples, raspberries, grapefruit, greek yogurt, steel cut oats, cream of rice, MIO, BCAA powder, and protein powder. And Triscuits bc my boyfriend loves them, but I don't eat them!0
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My most recent list, last week I needed to stock up:
Meats:
2 5lb Whole Chickens (cook 5 lb chicken weekly, separate into portions to freeze = cooked chicken ready to go all week)
1 3lb Hunk of Pork (I got a "picnic" chunk I think, bone-in is cheaper than pre-cuts)
3 lbs Ground beef
1 lb Turkey Bacon
1 lb Lean Ham lunchmeat
1 pack of Turkey Hot Dogs
Other:
Brown rice
Whole Wheat Pastas
Sauce + ingredients for Pasta Meals
2% milk
Cereal
BBQ Sauce
Hot Sauce
Oil + Marg
Sour cream/Cream cheese
Low fat shredded and sliced cheeses
Guac + Ranch mixed Salad Dressing
Low-fat soups for quick meals or to add to other meals
Stock for soups and stews
Dry Beans
Whole wheat Bread
Tortillas
Hot dog rolls
Eggs
Seasonings for cooking (salt, pepper, dry rubs, marinades, taco seasoning, etc)
Veg + Fruit:
Apples
Garlic
Potatoes
Bananas
Spinach
Kale
Peppers
Oranges
Carrots
Green Beans
Peas
Tomatoes
Onions
Corn
Celery
Drinks:
Flavored Water (only a 6-pack every now and then, too expensive to do it all the time)
Tea Bags
Treats:
Cookie Dough (portioned so I can make 2 or 3 cookies for a treat)
Individual Ice Cream Cones
I've learned to get what I like in general, but to moderate it better and to choose healthier options whenever they're available. Instead of Chips to snack on, I get Apples and Oranges or Carrots and Garlic Hummus, etc. I used to get low fat/low-cal everything, but the flavor really does suck on a lot of things like that. I get normal dairy items and dressings and just use them more wisely now.0 -
-Almond milk
-Earth Balance buttery spread
-Soy or almond milk yogurt, whatever is on sale
-Ezekiel Cinnamon Raisin Sprouted bread (in the frozen vegan section)
-Ezekiel Sprouted 7 Grain bread (frozen vegan section)
-Any and all fresh veggies and fruits, we shop the sales
-Red pototoes, sweet potatoes, squash
-Frozen veggies for steaming
-Frozen fruit for snacking or smoothies
-Whole wheat pasta
-Popcorn popped in vegan butter
-Brown Rice
-Raw almonds
-Raw peanuts
-Quick Oats
-Nut butters (peanut, almond, hazelnut)
-Vegan Boca burgers
-Vegan Hamburger style mix (use for meatballs, ground beef for sauces or burgers)
-Vegan Breakfast sausage mix to make patties
-Vegan bacon
-Tofu, pan fried is the best texture
-Pickles and Olives
-Whole Flax and Chia Seeds (put on yogurt, smoothies, anything really)
-Unsweetened Granola from sprouts, whatever is on sale
-Dark Chocolate
I always wondered about whole flax seed and what to do with it so thank you! Also the bread I've heard a lot of people talk about it ....now I know where to find it :happy: thank you!0 -
Not sure where in the world you reside but I shop at Sprouts. Staples for our house are: Bell Peppers, Carrots, Celery, Leafy greens (NOT Iceberg lettuce) Potatoes, Non-Dairy Milk, Organic Unbleached Flour, Honey, Nuts, Bananas, and frozen fruit mixes...These few staples can be the fountain to tons of different meals!~0
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Our staples are:
Lots of fresh produce:
Lettuce, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Bok Choy, Asparagus, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Zuchini, Bell Peppers, Avocados and Jalapenos. Apples, Berries & Bananas
Canned/Boxed:
Rice, Rice crackers, Nuts, Tuna, Black Beans, Olives, Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Salsa, Green Beans, Chicken Stock, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Vinegars, and Alternative Flours (coconut, rice and tapioca)
Proteins:
Eggs, We have an abundance of Game (Moose & Caribou) and Fish we catch (Halibut, Rock fish, Sea Bass, and Salmon) in the freezer, so the only meat I buy regularly is Chicken & Pork
The only Dairy we get is Cheese, Blue Cheese Dressing and Butter (but those are for the rest of the family).
Treats are Dark Chocolate and Cocount Ice Cream. Once in awhile, I get Gluten free Brownies, Hummus, and Tortilla Chips.0 -
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, bananas, oranges, apples, grapefruit (sometimes), squash (different varieties), and other fruit and/or veggies that are in season and look good, lately I have been using ground turkey and boneless, skinless chicken breast a lot too.
Spaghetti Squash and eggplant.
I bought an eggplant for the first time ever last week and didn't know what to do with it :indifferent: I had to toss it. I'm going to try spaghetti squash for sure though- I love other squashes- just never tried that one YET0 -
Our staples are:
Lots of fresh produce:
Lettuce, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Bok Choy, Asparagus, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Zuchini, Bell Peppers, Avocados and Jalapenos. Apples, Berries & Bananas
Canned/Boxed:
Rice, Rice crackers, Nuts, Tuna, Black Beans, Olives, Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Salsa, Green Beans, Chicken Stock, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Vinegars, and Alternative Flours (coconut, rice and tapioca)
Proteins:
Eggs, We have an abundance of Game (Moose & Caribou) and Fish we catch (Halibut, Rock fish, Sea Bass, and Salmon) in the freezer, so the only meat I buy regularly is Chicken & Pork
The only Dairy we get is Cheese, Blue Cheese Dressing and Butter (but those are for the rest of the family).
Treats are Dark Chocolate and Cocount Ice Cream. Once in awhile, I get Gluten free Brownies, Hummus, and Tortilla Chips.
Oh how I would love your freezer and fresh fish! I swear I would just need a garden and that would be "the life" for me0 -
Well this won't help you for tomorrow..
But I order all my fruits and veggies from Bountifulbaskets.org
Pick up is Saturday, then I go to the grocery store to get anything that didn't come in the basket.
It will broaden your horizons, as you get all the tradidtional stuff like celery, lettuce, potatoes, etc.. and then you get weird stuff like bok choy (love!!) pummelos..etc..
What you get varies each week and you can't pick and choose. They have lots of add ons too. Thier granola and bread is amazing! I love thier asian and mexican basket add ons too. I'm getting 8 pounds of strawberries (those clamshell ones) for 12 bucks I think i paid. Plus a juicer pack that was 8 bucks.. comes with kale, cucumbers, carrots and a bunch of other stuff. Iove it.. best discovery ever!
Then if you didn't get broccli you can go get it. I plan the meats I buy around the veggies I get and do a lot of research on google, since I never heard of some of the stuff I get. LOL
Oh yes.. and fish.. I ate a ton until I moved here.. I need to get back to fish.. I'm having a hard time eating it here, since I'm used to super fresh fish (like it was swimming that morning) and everything here is flash frozen. Not sure how to overcome that.. but I'm trying.
omg that sounds amazing~ I'm going to have to try that - it's something that sounds like me since I try to buy at least one "new" thing every month or so!!! And omg you had super fresh fish??? I would be in Heaven, I can only do that when I go camping up north of me and it's delishhhh! I love all seafoods/fish! yummmmmmmmmmm thanks again I'm going to look into bountifulbaskets!
Ordering is nationwide starting at noon on mondays until i think Tuesday afternoon. Rule of thumb.. order early on Monday,, they have limited quantites and it does sell out.. pick up times are strict, but it'sa co-op and you can go organic if you want. I also get my coconut oil from them. It's amazing. I hope they have it where you live. It's not everywhere which sucks.
They don't have it where I live but I guess you can't grow much in Minnesota right now! lol! Awww I'm bummed I would've loved to try that. Oh well back to the boring grocery stores
There are others in existenace similar to this one.. try a search for farm co-ops or maybe veggie co-ops in your area.. i'm sure they are all good.. jsut have to find one near you that has what you are looking for.0
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