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7 Ways to Keep it Paleo While Travelling

Whether it’s a holiday, a business trip, or just visiting friends and family, sometimes it can be difficult staying on track with your Paleo lifestyle when you’re travelling. We've all been in a situation at one time or another where we've been faced with food, sleep, or exercise difficulties when away from home – the important thing, however, is how you deal with them. Thankfully, with some proper planning, it’s easier than you may think to stay true to how you want to live when travelling.

1. Get an Esky/ cool box

If you’re going on a road trip, or even if you just travel for long hours in your work days, investing in a good quality Esky (cool box) is a no brainer. Fill it with ice, and it becomes a great place to store pre prepared salads, meats, hard boiled eggs, fruits and veggies when on the go. Plan your meals in advance so you’re not caught hungry, and stash them all in your cooler to stay fresh.

2. Bring travel safe snacks

If you don’t have access to a cool box or refrigerator, bring food that travels well. Packets of nuts, seeds, jerky, cans of tuna and whole fresh fruits are good options. Even home made fruit and nut bars are good if you’re hungry. If in doubt, bring extra – you can always share or simply take them home again. Make sure to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

3. Cooking Facilities

Whenever I travel now, I always aim to stay somewhere with cooking facilities – even if the standard isn't brilliant, a small fridge, a hob and a couple of pans can be life savers when you’re on holiday. Aim to stay with friends, relatives, or go self catering. Even some hotels have mini kitchens in the rooms these days, so try and book a room where you have the facilities to cook for yourself. Don’t forget to bring along your coconut oil!

4. Stock up on food whenever possible

When you’re in a new place, you never know when you might run out of options to get your hands on some good quality, fresh food. That’s why, when the chance comes along, its important you take advantage and stock up on as much as you can carry. If you come across a small butchers or farmers market, and you have the time available, fill your boots!

5. Research the area

If you are planning on eating out a lot when you’re away, it would be a good idea to do some research on the area before you leave. Check out the local restaurants and see if they have any choices on the menu that are suitable. If needs be, call them in advance and let them know your requirements – the chances are, they’ll be more than happy to help.

6. Intermittent Fasting

If it’s just a short trip, why not take it as an opportunity to experiment with intermittent fasting? You could do a 12, 24, or even 48 hour fast. This is an especially good technique when you’re on a long haul flight and don’t want to face the prospect of reheated aeroplane food.

7. Spontaneous Exercise

You’ll struggle to follow your usual training plan when you’re away, but that’s ok. When the opportunity presents itself, engage in some spontaneous exercise. Throw a few sprints into your day, go for long walks, swim in the sea – any little bit of activity you can squeeze in while you’re away will make you feel much better.

I’d love to know how you keep Paleo when travelling! Do you have any tips or tricks that I may have missed?

The Paleo Snack Recipe Book

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My post of Paleo Snack Ideas has been so popular, that I've created a new recipe ebook on Paleo snacks.

As well as lots of simple snack ideas that work well on a Paleo diet, the recipe book contains almost 80 pages of recipes. These recipes are for simple snacks that you can make and take to work, serve to children, travel with, eat after dinner, drink or use to help you on your weight loss journey. There's a snack recipe for every taste and situation! By popular demand I've also include a chapter on grab and go Paleo snack recipes.

As well as clear, easy to follow recipes, the book also features beautiful photos of most of the recipes to inspire you! The book also includes an introduction into the Paleo diet and the place of snacks on this plan.

These are some of the recipes and photographs featured in the Paleo Snack recipe ebook

The book is currently on sale for $17 and can be purchased by credit card, debit card or paypal. It comes with a 30 day guarantee and instant download. I'm also currently offering further discounts if you buy two or three of my recipe ebooks together! My recipe ebooks are currently available in digital format – I will update this page as soon as the print versions are available.

I'd love to hear your feedback on the ebook!

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The book is $17, but I offer big discounts if you buy more than one of my recipe books in one transaction – you can find the bulk prices here.

Why Paleo Snacks Matter More Than You Think

Snacking gets a bad rap in many dietary circles, but on a well-formulated Paleo diet, the right snacks can play a vital role in keeping your energy stable, curbing cravings, and helping you stay on track — especially when life gets busy. Having nutritious snacks at the ready means you’re far less likely to fall off the wagon or reach for something that doesn’t support your goals.

Whether you're transitioning to Paleo, managing blood sugar levels, or trying to fuel long days at work or with the kids, the recipes in The Paleo Snack Recipe Book are designed to make healthy eating simple and delicious at every stage of your journey.

Who This Recipe Book Is For

This book was created for anyone looking for real-food, grain-free snack ideas that are easy to make, transport, and enjoy without second-guessing the ingredients. Whether you’re doing Whole30, following a strict elimination phase, living a flexible Paleo lifestyle, or just trying to eat fewer processed foods, you’ll find snack ideas that meet your needs and support your goals.

If you’ve ever struggled to find healthy options between meals, or you’ve been stuck relying on the same few snack staples, this book will help expand your go-to options with fresh ideas and bold flavours. And if you’re preparing snacks for kids or family members with food intolerances, there are plenty of kid-approved and allergen-conscious recipes included as well.

What You’ll Find Inside the Paleo Snack Recipe Book

Spanning nearly 80 pages, the book includes snack recipes for every occasion — from salty and savoury to sweet and satisfying. Here's a closer look at some of the snack categories featured in the book:

On-the-Go Snacks: Perfect for work, travel, or school lunchboxes. These include homemade jerky, seed crackers, and trail mixes without hidden nasties.
Sweet Treats: Made with whole food ingredients like dates, coconut, cacao, and nuts — but without the refined sugars or grains.
Post-Workout Fuel: Balanced combinations of protein and carbohydrates to help you recover and refuel after movement.
Drinkable Snacks: Smoothies, broths, and other liquid options for when chewing feels like too much effort but nourishment is still needed.
Kid-Friendly Snacks: Designed to please picky eaters with fun shapes, colours, and textures — but still made with 100% real food.

Each recipe includes simple instructions, a full list of ingredients, and clear preparation steps. The photos accompanying many of the recipes are there to inspire and help you visualise what the final result should look like.

How These Snacks Fit Into a Paleo Lifestyle

The Paleo philosophy centres on eating nutrient-dense, whole foods while avoiding modern processed ingredients that disrupt digestion, hormones, and metabolic health. That means no gluten, grains, dairy (unless tolerated), refined sugar, seed oils, or additives.

All the recipes in this book are compliant with these principles and focus on ingredients like nuts, seeds, meat, vegetables, fruit, coconut, natural sweeteners, and spices. They’re designed to support steady energy, satiety, and nutritional balance — without relying on modern snack traps like crisps, protein bars, or ultra-processed convenience foods.

Each snack recipe can easily be paired with meals or added to your meal prep rotation to keep your weekly planning simple and stress-free.

Make-Ahead and Freezer-Friendly Options

Many of the snacks in the book can be made ahead in batches, making them ideal for meal prep Sundays or busy weeks where you want to stay organised. Some can even be stored in the freezer, so you always have something nourishing to reach for — instead of defaulting to less optimal options when hunger strikes.

This is especially useful if you’re cooking for multiple people or trying to reduce the time you spend in the kitchen during the week. Just portion, store, and grab as needed.

Why Homemade Snacks Are Better

It’s tempting to reach for pre-packaged “Paleo” snacks from the supermarket — but many of these still contain questionable ingredients, high levels of dried fruit or nut-based sweeteners, and hidden additives or oils. By making your own snacks, you get full control over every ingredient and can adapt recipes to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs.

Making your own snacks is also a great way to cut down on food waste. Use up ripe bananas in muffins, leftover herbs in seed crackers, or extra roast vegetables in savoury mini frittatas. It’s a smart, sustainable way to eat — and your wallet will thank you too.

Bundle and Save

If you're enjoying this snack recipe book, don’t forget that there are savings available when you purchase multiple recipe ebooks at once. Whether you're interested in breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or treats, you can create your own bundle of resources at a discounted rate. Find all the details on this page.

Snack Smarter, Live Better

Snacks aren’t just something to tide you over — they’re an opportunity to nourish your body between meals, maintain energy, and keep your health goals on track. With this ebook, you’ll have everything you need to prepare delicious, nutrient-dense snacks that work with your lifestyle, not against it.

Whether you’re planning your weekly meals, looking for new lunchbox fillers, or simply want better options for your afternoon slump, The Paleo Snack Recipe Book is your go-to guide for smarter snacking.

Have you tried any of the recipes yet? I’d love to hear which ones are your favourites, or what snack you'd love to see added in the future!

Are We Too Developed?

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I've just returned from an amazing trip to Indonesia (I went to Bali, the Gili Islands and Lombok), which turned out to be a great Paleo adventure. As a “developing Country” I was surprised how many differences I noticed compared to how things are done here, in the “developed” World. The surprising thing was how many of these differences actually seemed far better in Indonesia. Perhaps being “developed” in not such a good thing after all?

Pregnancy, babies and children in Indonesia

I spent all of my time in small villages, completely off the tourist track. In all of my time, I did not see a single pram/ pushchair/ stroller (whatever you like to call it!). Babies too young to walk were tied to their mothers side by a piece of material and their weight supported by the mothers arm. Whilst pavements aren't suitable for pushchairs (thanks to lots of open drainage holes), this does seem to be a far more sensible way of transporting a baby around, don’t you think?

In the “developed” world you always see mothers distractedly pushing along a pram. Often the pram is completely covered by a rain protector and you can’t even see the infant. The mother is busy chatting on her phone or rushing to her destination. I can’t help but wonder how much better it is for the Indonesian babies, who are constantly in physical contact with their family.

Whilst I don’t doubt a pram is very convenient and get for carrying shopping bags, is it best for the baby? I also regularly see rather old toddlers being pushed around, when surely they should be encouraged to walk.

The other striking difference I noticed was that the Indonesian children were given far more freedom then their counterparts in the developed World. They seemed to have a lot more free reign to explore, without being permanently attached to the apron strings.

I was impressed to see one young mother weaning her baby, by chewing up food herself, before feeding it to her baby. I didn't see a steriliser, jar of baby food, blender or piece of cutlery involved!

I had the opportunity to visit a maternity clinic, which has been set up as a charitable foundation and is supported by volunteers. Compared to a harshly light, sterile busy Western maternity ward, this clinic was far more homely and open planned. In the typical Indonesian style, the delivery rooms were all open at the top of the walls, allowing air (and noise!) to circulate freely. I was interested to hear that women in Indonesia are typically very quiet in delivery, rarely have drugs (epidurals and the like aren't available in the particular clinic I visited) and “100% of women breastfeed”.

Teeth

The other big contract was around teeth and face shape. Almost all of the locals I met had wide faces and the most beautiful teeth I've seen outside of Hollywood. Their teeth were naturally straight, with no crowding – and they were also very white. With a Weston A Price perspective, it seems clear how the right diet helps to form a proper shaped palate – and good teeth.

Food in Indonesia

For my whole trip I ate local (I’ll tell you more about the food in Indonesia in a future post). Everything the locals eat can typically be found within a few minutes walk of their home. Most families have a plot of land on which they grow rice for their family and perhaps a few other things. There were chickens everywhere and local markets in most villages for everything else. There are (or course) some Western snacks, but these didn't seem to purchased by the locals at all – and certainly weren't in the types of quantities we see in the Western world.

Happiness and Family

Another key observation was that everyone seemed happy, with very little stress! People would work hard to get food (i.e. on the rice paddies), but then they would also spend a lot of time sitting in the shade with their family, chatting. How many people get to do that in the developed world?

Indonesian Women

Oh – and you know some people say women shouldn't lift heavy weights? Try telling the Indonesian women that!

What do you think about how they do things in Indonesia? Do you think we’re too developed?

When “Progress” Isn’t Always an Improvement

Travelling through rural Indonesia was a powerful reminder that being “developed” doesn’t necessarily mean being better. In fact, from a Paleo perspective — where ancestral health, connection, movement, and nutrition are central — many traditional ways of life seem far more aligned with human wellbeing than our so-called modern alternatives.

From babywearing and instinctive weaning to beautiful natural teeth, chemical-free births, and locally sourced whole foods, the simplicity of village life highlights just how far the Western world has drifted from its roots. And while conveniences like supermarkets, prams, and smartphones have their place, they also often come at a cost — to our health, our connection, and our sense of calm.

If we took just a few cues from the way Indonesians live — slowing down, eating locally, maintaining physical closeness, and working with rather than against our bodies — we might all be better off.

Have you noticed this contrast when travelling to less industrialised countries? What aspects of “modern life” do you think are worth questioning or even ditching entirely? I’d love to hear your thoughts — especially if you’ve also had a Paleo travel moment that made you stop and rethink what “developed” really means.

Rethinking Modern Life Through a Paleo Lens

Travelling through places like rural Indonesia often shines a light on the disconnect between modern convenience and ancestral wisdom. For many of us following a Paleo lifestyle, it’s not just about what’s on our plate — it’s about how we live, move, raise our families, and connect with our communities. And in those respects, many so-called “developing” nations may actually be far ahead of the game.

Think about it: in the West, we've normalised processed baby food, sitting for hours under artificial lights, and ultra-sanitised everything. Yet in many Indonesian villages, babies are physically carried, not pushed; toddlers explore barefoot rather than being strapped into prams; food is homegrown, seasonal, and shared communally. It’s a world that fosters natural movement, connection, and real food — the very principles Paleo was built on.

One of the most striking differences is how people move. While we debate the merits of kettlebells or deadlifts, Indonesian women carry heavy loads on their heads daily — without fuss or injury. Children climb, squat, and run freely, without structured “exercise.” It’s a lifestyle that incorporates movement naturally and frequently, in stark contrast to the sedentary patterns of urban living.

The contrast in oral health is equally telling. The broad facial structures and straight white teeth observed by Weston A. Price are still visible in communities eating traditional diets — diets free from refined sugar, seed oils, and ultra-processed snacks. No orthodontics, no fluoride toothpaste, just nutrient-dense whole foods and strong chewing from early childhood. It’s an everyday testament to the power of ancestral nutrition.

Community is another area where Western society often falls short. In the villages of Lombok and Gili, families live close to one another, share meals, and support each other through daily tasks. There’s a deep social fabric that promotes mental wellbeing and reduces stress. In contrast, the fast pace of modern life, digital distractions, and isolated living can leave many people feeling disconnected and overwhelmed — no matter how “developed” our societies claim to be.

And then there’s childbirth and parenting. Seeing a maternity clinic where women give birth calmly, surrounded by community, without drugs or fear, and then breastfeed as the default — it’s a reminder that our bodies are designed for this. Contrast that with our overmedicalised birth system and the widespread struggle to breastfeed, and it’s hard not to ask: have we complicated something that should be instinctive?

None of this is to romanticise hardship or overlook the very real challenges in developing countries. But perhaps there's a middle ground — a way to blend the best of both worlds. Could we embrace the nutrient density of ancestral diets, the benefits of natural movement, and the strength of tight-knit communities, while also enjoying the advances of modern medicine, sanitation, and technology?

In Australia and other developed nations, maybe it’s time to stop assuming that more technology, more convenience, and more processed choices are always better. Instead, we might look to simpler lifestyles not as primitive or outdated, but as deeply wise and worth learning from.

Have you travelled somewhere that made you question your lifestyle back home? Did you notice any health habits that seemed more intuitive or effective than what we’re taught in the West? Share your thoughts in the comments below — I’d love to hear how your own Paleo journey has intersected with travel and tradition.

80 Paleo Breakfast Ideas

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If it wasn't for struggling to come up with different Paleo Breakfast Ideas, I'm sure more people would make the transition over to Paleo. Unfortunately, Breakfast seems to be associated with cereal, toast, bagels, crumpets and sugar laden foods.

Breakfast doesn't have to equal grains! tweet this quote

I think a lot of people also get stuck in a breakfast rut making the same dish every day. Well, it’s time to break it up – try something new for breakfast tomorrow!

My biggest tip is to get used to seeing breakfast as fuel – it’s just another meal! And who wants to start the day off with a big sugar crash?

I've come up with lots of great Paleo Breakfast Ideas for whatever your Paleo situation (no time, dislike eggs, want to drink breakfast, child friendly, SAD substitutes, vegetarian/ vegan or keen to impress) – there are certainly lots of options.

To prove the point, here is a HUGE list of 80 Paleo Breakfast Ideas to inspire you. And if you want even MORE, check out my very own Paleo Breakfast Recipe book, with over 100 pages of beautifully photographed step-by-step recipes.

Easy Paleo Breakfast Ideas

Here are some Paleo Breakfast Ideas for when you have a little bit of time in the morning:

1. Bacon, eggs, avocado, mushrooms & tomato

2. An omelette with your choice of meat, vegetables and of course – egg yolks as well as whites

3. Make a frittata with your favourite veggies, meats and cheese (if you’re more Primal than Paleo)

4. There’s nothing like steak and eggs for breakfast!

5. For a nutritionally dense Paleo Breakfast Idea, chop up chicken liver and scramble with eggs, mushroom, onions and capsicum (bell peppers)

6. Scrambled eggs mixed with diced bacon and avocado (my personal favourite!)

7. Soft boiled eggs and wilted spinach

8. Lots of nations wake up to soup – make a soup with bone broth – or try coconut milk and leftover meat and veggies

9. Sweet potato, sardines and a poached egg

10. Try substitution bacon for skirt steak and serve with pumpkin

11. Bake an egg in an avocado

12. Bone broth with an egg whisked in

13. Smoked salmon and fried eggs for a great protein boast

14. Smoked haddock with poached eggs and wilted spinach

No Time?

When you need a good, quick Paleo Breakfast and have no time to cook and prepare, here are some fast ideas:

15. Paleo Breakfast Casserole – the night before put your choice of ingredients in your slow cooker – and wake up to an instant hot breakfast

16. Egg muffins – cook these up with your favourite veggies and meat in a big batch – and help yourself from the fridge all week

17. Make up a batch of salmon and zucchini croquettes to dig into all week

18. Black Coffee

19. Got a couple of minutes? Scramble an egg in a mug in the microwave

20. The day before, roast some sweet potatoes, and some chicken and have waiting in a container ready for breakfast

21. Make up a breakfast salad the night before with nuts, olives, avocado – and dress with extra virgin olive oil to serve

Grab & Go/ Travel

With no time to eat at home, these are some Paleo Breakfast ideas you can have on the go, eat on the road or perhaps at work.

22. Take a can of tuna/ mackerel/ kippers/ sardines and some pre-cut raw veggies

23. Make a Paleo trail mix with your favourite nuts and dried fruit

24. There’s nothing wrong with beef jerky for breakfast!

25. Hard boiled eggs travel well and can be prepared in advance

26. Make a BLT sandwich using capsicum (bell pepper) as the “bread”

27. Coconut yoghurt

28. Take a halved avocado and a spoon

29. Pork scratchings/ crackling/ rind (whatever you like to call it!)

30. Make up nut balls with nuts, seeds, spices and coconut oil and store in the fridge

SAD Substitutes

If you’re missing your old SAD breakfasts, there’s a Paleo Diet grain-free equivalent for almost everything…

31. Make a Paleo cereal with your favourite nuts, berries and seeds in a bowls of almond milk

32. Or try a Paleo cereal using dried fruit, seeds and nuts and serve with coconut milk and a pinch of cinnamon

33. Paleo granola can be made up from your choice of nuts and served with coconut milk

34. Make up banana bread with almond meal – and bananas!

35. A coconut muesli with nuts, seeds and coconut flakes served in coconut milk

36. Make up a noatmeal – or a Paleo porridge substitute using ground nuts, seeds, eggs and coconut milk

Leftovers

These deserve their own category! Make sure you cook up extra dinner the night before – and you have a ready made breakfast. What’s wrong with steak for breakfast?

37. Sauté onions and mushrooms – and last nights leftover meat and serve over poached eggs

Something Fancy

If you have the time, there are some great Paleo Breakfast Ideas that are perfect for an occasional treat. I very rarely use nuts and nut flours, but they are great for special occasions – and especially good for showing your SAD friends just what is possible when you go grain-free:

38. Paleo pancakes with almond meal take a bit more time, but are well worth the effort

39. Or try sweet potato pancakes

40. Waffles can be made with coconut flour or almond meal and served with a berry sauce

41. A Paleo NoOatmeal is far better than the SAD equivalent and can be prepared the night before, and cooked up in the morning

42. Raspberry Crepes made with coconut flour or almond meal served with fresh raspberries & whipped coconut cream – and a pinch of cinnamon

43. Scotch eggs; coat hard-boiled eggs in Paleo Sausage mixture, cover in almond meal and baked – amazing with poached eggs

44. A Paleo platter with a selection of fruits, cold meats, pickles, olives, sun-dried tomatoes & blanched veggies

45. Make bacon baskets using a cake case as a mould and bake eggs in them

46. My salmon burgers

47. Stuffed capsicum (bell peppers) with salmon, mushroom and tomato and top with pine nuts

48. Sliced onion wrapped with smoked salmon on a bed of lettuce

49. Your favourite seafood & veggies

50. Serve scrambled eggs in an orange half

No Eggs!

It’s easy to make every Paleo Breakfast include eggs – and it can be easy to get fed up of eggs! Here are some egg free Paleo Breakfast Ideas:

51. Kippers and dried figs

52. Paleo Sausages and kimchi

53. Pan fried zucchini served with guacamole

54. Stuffed portobello mushrooms

55. Sautéed minced (ground) beef, greens, onions and carrots

56. Sausages with sauerkraut & stir fried veggies

57. Trout with mushrooms and tomato

58. Fry kidneys and serve with broccoli

all without eggs!

Intermittent Fasting for Breakfast?

Since I've been Paleo, I quite often skip breakfast altogether – have you tried skipping breakfast?

Paleo Breakfasts For Kids (and big Kids alike!)

If your family has recently gone Paleo, here are a few suggestions your children and toddlers will love!

59. Egg & roasted vegetable soldiers

60. Make berry muffins with eggs, coconut flour, nuts and berries

61. Raw or blanched veggies served with nut butter, guacamole and salsa dips

Paleo Vegetarian/ Vegan Options

If you still can’t face meat in the morning, how about these ideas? Or you could always try a smoothie!

62. Poached eggs and sweet potato (or even yam) hash browns

63. Sauté some greens, squeeze on some lemon and add an egg

64. Fry eggs in a capsicum (bell pepper) ring or onion ring

65. Steamed broccoli with sweet potatoes

66. Mash up a hard-boiled egg with avocado

67. Try scrambling eggs with mushrooms, onions and a home-made tomato salsa

Fruit Friendly?

It’s common to minimise fruit intake on a Paleo Diet, due to it’s high fructose content. If you're targeting weight loss, it can be a good idea to minimise fruit and nuts. However, if you’re all for fruit, here are some fruity Paleo Breakfast Ideas. Remember berries have a lower fructose content and are loaded with antioxidants.

68. A nice simple fruit salad – served with whipped coconut cream

69. Even easier – a piece of fruit and a few berries

70. Make a warm fruit custard with eggs & coconut milk on the stove, nutmeg, cinnamon, berries a banana and some nuts

71. Chop up a kiwi fruit in coconut cream (or heavy cream if you do dairy too)

72. Wrap cubes of melon in prosciutto

Primal Breakfast Ideas

If your diet is more Primal than Paleo and you include some dairy, here are a few Primal Breakfast ideas for you.

73. Greek yoghurt with nuts, berries and your favourite spices

74. Apple and cheese is a winning combination!

75. Try the paleo cereal suggestions in raw milk instead of coconut

76. Bacon and tomato wrapped in cheese and lettuce wraps

Drinkable Breakfasts

A nice alternative – or something hand to have on the go is a smoothie or shake. There are some good options. Make sure you add in fat, perhaps an avocado or some coconut oil and enjoy your breakfast drink!

77. Green smoothies; try adding in Kale and spinach for a vitamin boast

78. Make an anti-oxidant berry smoothie with coconut milk

79. A veggie juice with coconut milk, carrots, broccoli and celery

80. A banana smoothie made with frozen bananas , coconut milk and almond butter

I hope I've given you some inspiration! If you're after even more, please check out my very own recipe book, the Paleo Breakfast Recipe Book with a recipe to suit every single paleo breakfast situation! I’d love to hear your favourite Paleo Breakfast Ideas in the comments below! What's on your menu?

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