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Dates Stuffed With Ginger & Almonds


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How to Make Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Mash the almonds and crystallized ginger with a mortar and pestle. Pit the dates making one slice lengthwise without cutting date in half. Stuff date with 1/2 tsp of the filling.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

The soft, sensual texture of dates is offset by the crunch of almonds. As tastes and textures open on your tongue, a sweet kick of crystallized ginger completes a delightful flavor profile. Almonds provide fats that round out and balance this recipe. Dates alone are revered by Middle Eastern and Indian cultures as a special offering. This recipe takes dates to a whole level, as they swell with the bounty of ginger and almonds. As a healthy dessert, snack, or hors d'ouvres, Dates are quite versatile. Better make a double batch!

Nourishing Tonic

Accompanying the arrival of fall is the desire for sweet and satisfying comfort foods. Fall is also the time of year to sweeten the blood, helping your body prepare for colder weather ahead. Dates offer a great way to nurture comfort food cravings by boosting your health instead of compromising it. Dates and almonds nourish the blood plasma with sugars, fats, and proteins. These hearty nutrients strengthen all cells.

Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels

Dates stabilize blood sugar levels longer than other fruits because they contain more complex carbohydrates. Like most sweet, nourishing, and comfort foods, dates calm the mind from over-activity. However, they are also heavier to digest and should be paired with spices like ginger to stimulate the stomach and circulation.

Dates & Obesity

Ironically, the heaviness of dates is useful for obesity. Although technically Kapha aggravating, they effectively curb your appetite, satisfy sweet food cravings, and soothe your powerful instincts to calm emotions through eating. Dates can help you lose weight because they prevent binging on richer cravings.

Dates & Dehydration

If your constitution is Vata, be sure to sip warm water whenever you eat dried fruits. Dried fruits may exacerbate dehydration by absorbing fluids in the stomach. Fully chew them as well, reconstituting it with the saliva in your mouth instead of the acids in your stomach.

WHAT IS DATES STUFFED WITH GINGER & ALMONDS?

As a healthy dessert, snack, or hors d'ouvres, stuffed dates are a multifaceted treat. This is a great dish to add to an occasion at a friend's house or for something a little special. Better make a double batch!

The soft, sensual texture of dates is offset by the crunch of almonds and the kick of crystallized ginger. Almonds provide fats that round out and balance this recipe. Coconut may be substituted for almond.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Opthalmic

OPTHALMIC

Benefits the eyes, vision tonic.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Uterine Tonic

UTERINE-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds

  • Dates (dried)

    Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Livotonic, Opthalmic, Uterine-tonic, Alterative, Demulcent, General-laxative, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Tonic, Blood-tonic

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  • Almonds

    Almonds has these Actions in Common

    Bone-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Brain-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Skin-tonic

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  • Grape

    Grape has these Actions in Common

    Uterine-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Builds-semen, High-fiber-laxative, Opthalmic, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Livotonic, Tonic, Alterative, Brain-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive

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  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Bone-tonic, General-laxative, Promotes-fertility, Stimulates-energy, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Skin-tonic

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  • Sesame Oil

    Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Bone-tonic, Livotonic, Promotes-fertility, Stimulates-energy, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic

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  • Tahini

    Tahini has these Actions in Common

    Bone-tonic, General-laxative, Promotes-fertility, Stimulates-energy, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Skin-tonic

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  • Carrot

    Carrot has these Actions in Common

    High-fiber-laxative, Opthalmic, Diuretic, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Nutritive, Tonic, Blood-tonic

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic, Livotonic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Nutritive, Burns-toxins, Galactagogue, Skin-tonic

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Warms-chest, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Galactagogue, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Flower / Bee Pollen

    Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Diuretic, Promotes-virility, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Ghee

    Ghee has these Actions in Common

    Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, General-laxative, Nutritive, Tonic, Livotonic, Promotes-fertility

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds

  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Bone-tonic, Tonic, Brain-tonic, Uterine-tonic, Builds-semen, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Alterative, Muscle-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility

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  • Vidari

    Vidari has these Actions in Common

    Muscle-tonic, Alterative, Nutritive, Aphrodisiac, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Tonic, Demulcent, Uterine-tonic, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Livotonic

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Opthalmic, Alterative, Promotes-virility, Aphrodisiac, Skin-tonic, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Tonic, Builds-semen, General-laxative

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  • Anantamul

    Anantamul has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Alterative, Skin-tonic, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Brain-tonic, Uterine-tonic, Builds-semen, Diaphoretic

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Skin-tonic, Alterative, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Uterine-tonic, Builds-semen, Demulcent, Diuretic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility

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  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Builds-semen, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, General-laxative, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

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  • Shatavari

    Shatavari has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Uterine-tonic, Builds-semen, Demulcent, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility

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  • Saw Palmetto

    Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Uterine-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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Jackie Parker Ojai, CA
2010-10-11
“I couldn't wait to try these! ...and ended up using 1 TBS crystallized ginger and 1 TBS fresh ginger. I also added a squeeze of lime for some zing and sprinkled each with finely grated coconut! YUM (wish i could post a picture) Thanks Joseph for the great recipe. ~Jackie"
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