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uncrossedrhyme · 1 year

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The Extreme Nutritional Benefits of Mushrooms: Varieties and Mechanisms of Anti-Cancer, Anti-Death, Nootropic Effects

Mushrooms have been part of the human diet for up to 18,000 years, since the Upper Paleolithic’s Magdalenian phase, possibly beginning with bolete (porcini) variety mushrooms, which are still popular in Italian cuisine today. Delicious and an ample quality-protein source, mushrooms are also extremely beneficial to health in important ways. Generally, they are nootropic brain-protectants,…

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declaweddisabledpurebred · 1 month

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Bowie & Xander [Original Post]

Bowie: Senior (16 Years) | Spayed Female | Domestic Longhair

Xander: Senior (13 Years) | Neutered Male | Domestic Shorthair

Bowie and Xander are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

Bowie and Xander would do best in a home without small children.

Xander has a history of urinary obstruction and is on a canned food only diet.

Xander has chronic pancreatitis but no recent flare-up’s.

Bowie has an autoimmune condition called pemphigus foliaceous and is on medication daily.

Available In: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) [ARTS Senior Animal Rescue]

Meeko & Marge [Original Post]

Meeko: Senior (15 Years) | Neutered Male | Domestic Shorthair

Marge: Senior (10 Years) | Spayed Female | Domestic Shorthair

Meeko and Marge are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

Meeko has renal disease (stage 2).

Marge is overweight and is on a weight loss diet.

Meeko & Marge would do best in a home without dogs.

Available In: Calgary, Alberta (Canada) [ARTS Senior Animal Rescue]

Posted on March 27th 2024

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ofdinosanddais1 · 6 months

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My mom was mad that my list of gluten-containing foods that I would eat for the last time in preparation for my endoscopy was all "unhealthy" stuff.

Spoiler alert, mom: Any gluten containing food I eat is unhealthy for me. Because I have an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten. Just like how it's unhealthy for someone to eat peanuts when they're allergic to them. Because it will cause a medical problem and medical problems are by definition unhealthy. So let me eat a fucking donut.

#celiac disease #cw: diet culture #diet culture #gluten intolerance #autoimmune disease

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bornesorrow · 8 months

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technically, all my blogs are a tad on low activity at the moment (though i'm focusing on the 'high activity' ones) because i'm currently in sewing overdrive. i'm working on saving up money for a trip to london, paris, and possibly heidelberg in november, so the brain is in panic mode now that we're a few months out. (i don't have to pay for lodging or flights because that's a present from my brother, but everrrrrrything else!) plus, even after the work day, i spend part of my time working on personal projects because i have almost no winter clothing now (because my old modern stuff has all worn out finally for the most part) and i need a few things not only for the trip but for when the heat finally leaves this state and goes from hellishly hot to frigid. i'm super excited because i haven't been back to europe since we left germany when i was 16, so it's been nine years!

#· ooc ╱ ᴇɴᴛʀᴀɴᴄᴇᴅ ʙʏ ɴᴀᴠʏ ʙᴜʀɴᴏᴜᴛ ꜱɪʟᴋ ᴠᴇʟᴠᴇᴛ.#i also cried the other day because the larger of the two winter dresses i own finally fits!#if the smaller one could too by the trip #i might sob #i'm actually doing really good and the fact that i'm able to lose weight despite having severe hashimoto's and eating more than i did #before this autoimmune diet is a huge sign.#i finally saw a specialist the other day and she was thrilled that i was doing this and said it was maybe the best thing i could do #to control my disease other than minimizing stress!

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saddie-to-baddie · 1 year

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January 15, 2023

Before I start my little A.I.P. experiment, I need to be honest about what my starting point is, otherwise I KNOW I'm not going to think there's any progress and quit.

For anyone stumbling across this and cares for a little background info, I have Multiple Sclerosis (Dx 12.2019) and have now been off medication since 11.2022 (thanks to an insurance hiccup/moving) and I'm eager to resume treatments because things have been ROUGH.

But being off meds has reminded me that I can and still need to take steps to keep myself under control as much as I can. So I decided to try out the Anti Inflammatory Protocol elimination diet again. 😅

So here's my baseline check-in:

1. I'm absolutely tired. I'm sleeping like trash, sometimes my own fault (energy drinks, going out, scrolling on the phone) and sometimes I just wake up in the middle of the night and that's it, I'm up. Right now I've been up since 530am after going to sleep around 1am.

Fatigue: 7/10.

Quality of Sleep: 4/10.

2. Physically I don't feel as symptomatic in terms of loss of sensation and balance, but I feel SO bloated all the time, very 'crunchy' and constantly cracking and popping my back, fingers and more often than usual, my left hip. The hip is always unintentional but is loud and takes me by surprise. My skins been a dumpster fire and was breaking out all over, especially jaw/neck (most painful and persistent), back, side and shoulders and especially my hairline.

My left tonsil has been swollen and painful and producing a LOT of tonsil stones, body constantly aches, feet hurt, seems to be a permanent headache at play.

Bloating: 8/10 (Definitely look pregnant, but not very painful).

Pain: 6/10. Only occasionally using ibuprofen.

Weight: 191 lbs /pant size~16

I really am considering tracking body measurements but I feel like I'm going to lose my focus on feeling better if I don't end up losing weight so I'm going to try not to focus on these areas as much. Weightloss would be a welcome side affect of the diet since I've been struggling there, but my overall goal is to find the foods that make me feel so bad.

3. I've been trying to increase my water intake by using teas and Mio to flavor it but I have not really felt any improvement. My mouth is always dry, and I feel like no matter how much I take care of my teeth right now, my breath smells.

Hydration: 4/10

4. My mental health feels like a JOKE. There's not been a lot of time for just me, to be able to breathe. Between work, momming, struggling to square out my medical needs, and just life, I feel like I'm constantly in a state of panic and on the verge of bubbling over. I either cry or shut down completely mentally. Still have to be mom and take care of the dog, and get work done. But I don't even have the energy to stay up after the little one goes to sleep. I'm pretty confident that I'm asleep before she is lately. My patience is soooo thin.

I've been considering trying to get back on antidepressants but the idea of that scares me because I know it's a guessing game until we figure out the right dosage and med. The last time I tried antidepressants certain thoughts were at an all time high so I completely quit cold turkey.

Happiness: 4/10

Anxiety: 6/10

Depression: 7/10

Mental Clarity: 3/10

Ability to Focus/Understand: 4/10

Overall I feel like a trash bag of a person, mentally and physically. I don't feel like me, so let's see how much of that improves. 😬

#what's the plan #baseline #checking in #me #1.15.23 #january check-in #let's get started #spoonie #aip diet #elimination diet #no new flares #autoimmine disease #multiple sclerosis #get well soon #autoimmune protocol #paleo #self care #spooniesquad #saddie to baddie

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kuzann · 2 years

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You’d think I’d get a break on my birthday but no. Nope. Got a family member punishing me for being chronically ill so fuck it, I’ll do everything for my birthday dinner and then I probably won’t even be able to eat it because my stomach is still too unstable. What a lovely birthday this is.

#Celiac Salt #Chronic Illness #Celiac Disease #Kuzann Grumbles #I fucking hate my body #Got an autoimmune gun to my head over eating a protein that's a staple of the American diet #Fuck me I guess

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jurisharma5 · 26 days

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10 facts to understand why glutathione is essential 🙌

Hello everyone ✋ 1.Glutathione is a naturally found antioxidant in our body. It is important to know about this powerful antioxidant because it has a host of many benefits. Its primary function is to fight free radical that damages body cells. It’s vital for the body because it helps to protect from many diseases like autoimmune diseases, liver damage, heart diseases, respiratory diseases and…

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nursing-and-wellness23 · 5 months

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The ketogenic diet emphasizes low-carbohydrate, high-fat intake to induce ketosis, where the body uses fat as its primary energy source, aiding weight loss and stabilizing blood sugar critical for autoimmune healing. By restricting carbs and boosting healthy fats, it regulates blood sugar

Ketogenic diet reduces inflammation in autoimmune diseases via fewer pro-inflammatory molecules, increased ketones, and a healthier gut. Prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, non-starchy veggies, healthy fats, and moderate protein. Seek professional guidance for its intricacies and health implications.

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#Ketogenic diet #Weight loss #Blood sugar stabilization #Autoimmune diseases #Inflammation reduction #Healthy fats #Whole foods #Nutrient-dense eating #Professional guidance #Optimal health #keto #ketodiet #healing #wellness #lifegoals #health education #health #healing herbs #nurse

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uncrossedrhyme · 2 years

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Serotonin and the Kynurenine Problem

Serotonin and the Kynurenine Pathway in Inflammatory Disease, and What to do about It

It’s possible that Ray Peat’s classification of serotonin as primarily an inflammatory mediator is largely due to the tryptophan → kynurenine pathway that happens during inflammation, and everything bad that kynurenine metabolites do is almost all blamed on serotonin (Haq, et al., 2021). Problems with serotonin metabolism can largely be explained by activation of the kynurenine pathway, which…

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autoimmunehn · 8 months

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Interesting Facts About Autoimmune Disease You Must Know

All autoimmune diseases are centered on one key factor which is that the body is attacking itself. In an autoimmune condition, the immune system starts attacking the healthy cells mistaking them as the foreign invaders but the difference is what part of the body is being attacked by your immune system. https://autoimmunehn.com/blogs/news/interesting-facts-about-autoimmune-disease-you-must-know

#paleo for autoimmune disease #autoimmune nutrition #aip protein powder #aip protein #aip diet supplements #paleo autoimmune protocol #autoimmune protocol supplements #paleo protein powder #paleo collagen powder #paleo diet supplements

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wellhealthhub · 9 months

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Diabetes: Unraveling the Enigma for Enhanced Well-Being and Improved Health Outcomes

Greetings and welcome to WellHealthHub.com, your go-to online destination for reliable, comprehensive, and cutting-edge health information. Within the confines of this article, we shall embark on a profound exploration of the intricacies that encapsulate the enigmatic realm of Diabetes. Our primary endeavor is to furnish you with invaluable insights that transcend mere education, ultimately…

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theonlyladyt · 11 months

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Life & Other Things

Hello my lovelies I’ve started with this photo. I’ve placed the photo here first, so you can see the situation I’m living with. Whether I have Reactive Hypoglycemia events or not, I’m affected by another condition called Hypothyroidism. It is sometimes known as an underactive thyroid meaning it is not working normally… Thyroxine tablets I take one daily. It has to be taken on an empty…

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yrcanisrunsfromzombies · 11 months

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2023 and Why I don't Eat Gluten & Dairy Anymore...

Happy Day Errbody!

So last I left it, we caught up on my tumultuous fitness journey of the last 7 years. If you read it, you're amazing and I appreciate you for taking the time! I write like I talk: ALOT.

This post is dedicated to my journey this year. 2022 was recovery from a fractured right scapula and pulled right shoulder, worked on endurance and building strength... and I did that. The workout was rigorous, my diet was all over the place, but I was consistent!

ENJOY and BE PROUD SMALL VICTORIES. I really did. I was grateful I was strong and I was mobile. My shoulder was better than ever. Although sometimes when I work a makeup job, my shoulder would get tired. Regardless, I was running, lifting and indoor bouldering.

However, towards the end of the 2022, I took a promotion at work and it was our busiest time. Learning a new management position AND it being the busy season really took a toll on my rest, diet, fitness regiment and specifically, my immune system. I ate SO MUCH SUGAR AND JUNK because of the stress... and I was really looking forward to my mini vacation: the snowboarding trip in January!

Once I got back from the trip I realized, my left wrist started hurting. I had 2 hard bumps that looked like bug bites emerging on my right shin. I rationalized, "Well, I did fall on my left wrist getting off the lift. I should rest it before hitting the gym back up again. And the bumps are probably from how tight the Snowboarding boots. Maybe the skin was sensitive." After a couple of days, when I woke I felt pain in the same spot, BUT on the right wrist. I KNEW for certain, I did not fall on that wrist. I knew for certain something was amiss.

WHAT A MYSTERY...

I began to really worry when I went on a simple hike. The next day my hips began to hurt in the morning. This is a week after the initial wrist pain. After waking up with pain in both my wrists and hip and having the bumps for 2 weeks, I decided to go to my primary doctor. I knew something was wrong, I was finally listening to my body and taking action. She ordered some blood tests and says it could be a number of things and to wait a couple of weeks as the ‘bruising’ could clear on it's own. During this time I was doing hypnotherapy and shadow work and some were suggesting my trauma was leaving my body and physically manifesting in this pain. I really was hoping this was the case. Cure the trauma, cure the pain, right? It wasn't... as the pain grew and spread to my knees and ankles, every morning I kept losing hope that this was temporary. However, I was in complete denial this maybe permanent too.

The bumps were in my front & back knees and ankles joints, every bend and movement felt like a super painful mosquito bites. I research and found the morning pain in my joints were Arthritis. By mid-end of February, I did a video chat with another doctor who I felt really listened to me. She ordered an ANA blood test which is "a blood test that looks for antinuclear antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your immune system makes to fight foreign substances, such as viruses and bacteria. But an antinuclear antibody attacks your own healthy cells instead." (google search) AND x-rays for my wrists. The blood test came back positive and my wrists looked normal except they were inflamed. They referred me to the Rheumatology Department.

Mind you, the whole time I was doing so much research on my own as to what this all could be. The internet told me what I could have before the doctors told me. I was thinking it was Rheumetory Arthritis. What I needed the doctors to tell me is what do these tests really mean!

I saw the Rheumatologist the first week in March, by this time so many bumps in my knees and ankles appeared. Pain in the joints (wrists, elbows, hips, knees & ankles) every morning. She ordered more blood tests to rule out what she thought I had: Lupus. (An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues. Lupus (SLE) can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.) THAT SOUNDS TERRIFYING. It does run in my family as my aunt has it and my mother has Grave's Disease (Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that involves overactivity of the thyroid (hyperthyroidism)) She also said I definitely had Arthritis and inflammation in the joints. And asked me which I wanted to work on: arthritis or inflammation. She told me the options and I picked arthritis, since this would allow me to at least move my body more painlessly. They started me on Hydroxychloroquine, but it could take weeks to kick in. She also told me to remain physically active by doing alternative workouts like biking and swimming which are easier on the joints. And if the pain was terrible to take, Advil or Tylenol (which I tried my hardest to not take consistently).

(Photo: the worst it’s ever looked and felt)

ALL THIS absolutely broke my heart, I felt like I died inside. Will I be able to lift weights, again? Snowboard, again? Rock climb? Pole Dance, ever again? Are we saying at the age of 34, I can't revisit my favorite physical activities?

And Running? Out of the question! It's terrible on the joints even without arthritis. I didn't know that last time I ran 5K would be the last time... My heart was ripped from me! That was what started this blog so many years ago and now... I can't do it anymore. I mourned me and these activities like they've passed away.

As I awaited the results, I did what she recommended. I got up in completely pain and tried to head to the gym to get my body moving. It was a mental and physical challenge as moving equals pain, but it also helped alleviate it. Tell me...how do I tell my brain this workout is good for it?! That more pain equals less pain?! I felt crippled and what normally took a 5 minute walk to the gym took 15... each step felt like walking on broken glass. The first time at the gym that March, I cried on the rower machine for 30 seconds because it hurt going down the stairs from the cardio area. No one noticed.

Moving my body was/is a part of me, I learned that about myself just a few years before. I really felt like my life was all over. I cried constantly. Was I going to do any activities ever again? Did I do this to myself? Or was this going to happen regardless? So many feelings. I yelled at my parents. I felt like no one understood. I felt my Aunt understood me best. She has Lupus. She and my sister were my biggest support during this time. I kept this from the socials (No ones post when they are sad) and only told those around me like coworkers (they could tell my energy wasn't the same), my immediate family and my aunt. I still felt alone and probably the loneliest I've ever felt. I had to pushed out that feeling because I did have people around me who wanted to help, had to continue working, and I had to rest a lot before a shift. I was fighting myself like my immune system is fighting my body.

My Massage Therapist Angel offered to give me Lymphatic Massages to help with the blockages the inflammation caused. My sister listened to me whenever I was upset. My parents helped with paying medical costs for testing and seeing a specialist. My cat, Emilio, for being annoying and doing things to get me out of bed :P. I could always count on him to get my day started when I feel low, even when I don't want to. It was hard to constantly remind myself how to be grateful.

That is very important to do everyday... even when you don't have anything terrible happening because that could very well be the reason why things aren't so terrible. When I remember I try to write down 3 things I'm grateful for that day and it helps.

I made a phone appointment with Rheumatologist around 2 weeks after my first visit with her, so she could tell me her diagnosis. She asked if I had developed any other specific symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes. I said no as I was drinking ALOT more water than I was when this year started. She then diagnosed me with Undifferentiated connective tissue disease...

I was like....WHAT IS THAT???

(More like what the fuck is that? But I can’t curse at a doctor)

Well, the doc said something like this:

"Undifferentiated connective tissue disease is a clinical entity defined as serological and clinical manifestations of systemic autoimmune disease, however, not fulfilling any criteria of defined connective tissue disease. This disease is considered a diagnosis of exclusion." (Google)

It sounded like a bullshit diagnosis to me. I don't have any of the specific ones? Just this rando generalization? I was confused, but I felt better having any idea what it is. I think the not knowing was part of the frustration and sadness.

Even feeling this way, I decided to work on my diet. Food is medicine. I had to figure out how to heal this inflammation since the medication can only help so much with that. One day in the beginning of April, the arthritis pain stopped. I kept researching what things cause inflammation. It seemed like everything did! Tomatoes, cheese, & bread are the exact ingredients for a pizza, my favorite food. How was I suppose to navigate that? I found cauliflower or gluten-free crust, vegan cheese and pesto (without cheese) pizza. If I didn't eat that, I ate lots of strawberries, blueberries and blackberries or mandarins if I wanted a dessert or Pad Thai with tofu. I lost a lot of the muscle mass I worked so hard for the year before. I went from weighing 141 to 132 lbs and what I lost was mostly muscle. Then, I looked into finding an Anti-inflammatory Protocol cook book to cook from. This included leaner meats and A LOT of Veggies. I began cooking more for myself between March and April. I sprinkled working out here and there. Now I'm slowly building which I will share. End of April beginning of May, I went back home for a visit and that when my inflammation had completely gone away. I learned that dairy and gluten really flared me up, specifically egg yolks. I also learned my mental health was better than before I got sick. When you fix your gut health, you feel better and you don't think everything is so terrible. Go figure.

I think my digestive system was inflamed before I got sick. I always felt bloated when I drank my protein shake after a workout. I lifted so much weight and never lost any fat. There's dairy in whey protein. My body couldn't handle it anymore. I'm so grateful I figured this out. I wasn't listening to my body. It was telling me all the time this wasn't right, but to me discomfort, exhaustion, and stress were normal.

It was the worst time and pain of my life. Now everything after it doesn't seem as bad. I felt vulnerable, sad,weak, hurt and sensitive. These are things I don’t like feeling. Vulnerability being least favorite. Ya know if I had to pick favorites 😜

When I found out what I have I asked my dad, "Why is this happening to me?" He replied, "This is just life. It's apart of life." Things are going to pop up. This blog is not just a diary to me, but a reminder to whoever that: LIFE IS SO FUCKING LONG. So much is going to happen, there are gonna be ups and downs, pauses and non-stops. You have to be kind and patient with yourself. Sometimes you get in your way by not resting and managing stress. I'm a example of it.

I want to inform whoever is on this journey with me, Physical and Digestive Health are so important for Mental Health. If you are going through something similar or just trying to get back to moving your body or there's a bodily mystery is afoot, be easy on yourself. There will be ups and downs, stops and goes. I hope this is helpful to you in someway and you feel less lonely. You never know what someone is going through.

But now going forward from here, I will post tips and tricks, recipes I love and my progress. Especially now that we are all caught up. Thank you for reading, Darlings!

Until the next post… be patient with yourself🫶🏽

#running #exercise #disease #doctors #autoimmune #chronic illness #healthy diet #gluten free #dairy free #UCTD #lupus #arthritis #working out #physical fitness #fitness

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saddie-to-baddie · 1 year

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Week 1 Game Plan.

This week I'm focusing on better planning my lunches for work and cutting out a few major offenders in my diet.

My current home situation doesn't really provide me with much control over what's for dinner. I know I can always make my own on the side but I want to get there gradually and not overwhelm myself. So instead I'm babystepping into this, and I may not end up getting fully AIP compliant but I'm going to try my best to give myself the biggest chance of healing.

Here's the goals:

1. WATER 💧 : Drink at least 2 bottles of water each day this week. I'm not counting sparkling water in this but it is allowed for now while I'm cutting out soda.

2. Pack a lunch every day for work, and compliant snacks. Only 4 days this week. Today is Monday so I'll be making myself a ton of Chicken Salad. Snacks I haven't decided on but I very well may just pack extra chicken and snack on that.

3. Avoid the list below as much as possible. If I mess up I am not allowed to use "I'll start again tomorrow" as an excuse to go wild for the rest of the day.

4. Take all of my work breaks and take a walk during them.

Here's what I'm avoiding (for now):

1. Dairy 🐄

2. Coffee ☕️

3. Bread 🍞

4. Spicy Stuff 😭 This is going to be the hardest, but it's proven to be a big contributor to my aches and pains.

5. Soda/Energy Drinks 🥤

6. Alcohol. 🍷 This is probably going to be the easiest to start off, but hard to maintain.

7. Candy 🍬 I've become a major candy snacker at work recently and I really need to plan ahead for something to replace these impulse grabs.

It feels like sooo much listed out, but I’m actually feeling pretty confident about it.

#saddie to baddie #spoonie #self improvement #aip diet #autoimmune protocol #autoimmine disease #multiple sclerosis #anti inflammatory #paleo #gut health #i need extra spoons #self care #game plan #pain pain go away #meal planning

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