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5 Tips for Managing Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

Diabetes isn’t exactly a walk in the park, and one of the most difficult symptoms to deal with is plantar fasciitis. Plantar...


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The Best Ways Diabetics Can Maintain an Active Lifestyle

Diabetes is a health condition where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin. This can affect many things, but it can lead to...


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10 Must-Know Foot Care Tips for People With Diabetes

As a person with diabetes, taking care of your feet should be a top priority. People with diabetes heal slower and are more prone...


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5 Tips To Protect Your Feet if You Have Diabetes

Though it might seem strange, your feet are one of the most vulnerable areas of the body when you live with diabetes. Part of...


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The Importance of Spotting Early Signs of Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the United States. Yet, for every person diagnosed with this condition,...


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Why Your Neuropathy Symptoms Feel Worse at Night

Peripheral neuropathy is a very common condition that those living with diabetes often experience. Characterized by radiating...


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Key Things You Need To Know About Diabetes

Along with conditions like heart disease and obesity, diabetes is one of the most common health concerns in the world. As a...


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What To Look for When Choosing Diabetic-Friendly Shoes

For those living with diabetes, ample foot support is vital to preventing ulcers and other more serious conditions. As such, not...


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Introducing the Open Back Slipper

Introducing The Open Back Slipper!

Featuring an open-back for easy donning/doffing and a hook and loop closure to allow for a...


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How to Get Reimbursed for Diabetic Shoes Through Your HSA/FSA Account

Did you know that you can get reimbursed for diabetic shoes through your HSA or FSA account? It may seem daunting or...


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No. 89 Trail Hiker
Lindsey Kanter, RDN By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On January 17, 2022

No. 89 Trail Hiker

Introducing The Women's No. 89 Trail Hiker!

All-terrain stability meets all-condition comfort in this lightweight, water...


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What Makes a Diabetic Shoe Different?

One of our most frequently asked questions is, “What makes a Diabetic Shoe different?” Because many of us are unfamiliar with the...


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New 2021 Diabetic Shoe Styles for Women and Men

New 2021 diabetic shoes for women and men have arrived! 

After many iterations and samples, our new 2021 styles are here! Our new...


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Best Shoes for Ankle Instability and Hallux Rigidus

Are you wondering what the best shoes are for your feet? Do you suffer from ankle instability or hallux rigidus? It can be...


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What is the Diabetes Plate Method?

The American Diabetes Association published the Diabetes Plate Method to help you understand what should be on your plate at...


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Best Shoes for Wide Feet, Bunions and Neuropathy

Feet come in all different shapes and sizes, which makes the footwear options boundless. When you add in some of the conditions...


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Healthier Scotcheroos
Lindsey Kanter, RDN By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On December 16, 2020

Healthier Scotcheroos

These healthier scotcheroos are made with all natural peanut butter, sugar and coconut oil. This healthier scotcheroos recipe...


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Beginner's Guide - How to Meal Prep

When you hear the words "meal prep" do you immediately think rigid, boring, and overwhelming? As a Registered Dietitian, I often...


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Closeout Styles
Lindsey Kanter, RDN By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On November 2, 2020

Closeout Styles

We’re extremely excited to announce that we’re going to release 4-6 new styles in early 2021; and in order to make room for...


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Diabetes Recipe - Pumpkin Spice Muffins

It's the season of pumpkin everything! October rings in all of the fall vibes and these are the perfect muffins to make on a...


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Diabetes-Friendly Summer Salad Recipe

Whether you're off to a BBQ or just want a way to switch up your vegetables, this recipe is perfect. This corn, tomato and...


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Custom Inserts for Diabetic Shoes

With our full service laboratory, we have the capability of providing a 100% custom, accommodative product. Feet come in all...


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Importance of Diabetic Foot Exams

Providers, are you educating your patient with reminders?  Patients, are you getting reminders?


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Holiday Survival Tips for Diabetics

For many of us, the holiday celebrations start in November and extend well into the new year. If you slip into bad eating...


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Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes!

Are you worried about gaining weight over the holidays? Don’t lose hope if you’re trying to eat healthfully over the holidays...


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What's inside the Anodyne shoe box?

What's inside the Anodyne shoe box?

Just as “One shoe can change your life” (Cinderella), one shoe box can help save your foot!...


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The Rules of Snacking
 

As a diabetic, avoiding large blood sugar fluctuations is the number one priority. Anodyne's in-house registered dietitian...


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What Should You Eat?
Lindsey Kanter, RDN By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On September 11, 2019

What Should You Eat?

 

Living with diabetes can make life complex. Learn the number one nutrition suggestion to improve your health on a day-to-day...


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Summertime Berry Crisp
 

Head to the farmer's market, grab fresh, juicy berries and make this summertime berry crisp with the crumble topping! Perfect...


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Strawberries n' Cream Smoothie

A delicious smoothie made with strawberries, banana, almond milk and yogurt for a protein boost. Option to include chia seeds for...


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Diabetes-Friendly Greek Salad

This Diabetes-Friendly Greek Salad can be used as a light meal or as a side dish when entertaining. 


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The Most Satisfying Snack

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all some fun plans in store for the weekend, whether that means going out with friends or...


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Anti-Inflammatory Fruit Bowl

“Anti-inflammatory” is quite the buzz word in nutrition lately! When it comes to diets and such, I am not a big fan. Why? Because...


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Guilt-Free Cookies
 

Fresh cookies that satisfy any sweet tooth and are HEALTHY! These guilt-free cookies are packed with fiber, antioxidants &...


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Best Diabetes Apps of 2018

 

Tracking your blood sugar, while keeping up with your nutrient intake (on top of daily life) is not easy! Anodyne has rounded...


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Avocado Toast
Lindsey Kanter, RDN By Lindsey Kanter, RDN On June 22, 2018

Avocado Toast

 

Do I have any avocado toast fans out there?!

Avocado toast is my favorite go-to meal or snack when I’m in a time crunch or...


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True or False: Bunions CAN be prevented.

I’m guessing if you are reading this post, you may have a bunion, family history of bunions or could be concerned with your feet...


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Grilled Hummus Veggie Wrap

Hi there!

Did anyone have the chance to make my healthy pancakes or blueberry banana smoothie last weekend? I’m so excited to...


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3 Questions To Ask Yourself Today

 

The fit of a shoe can effect an individuals health and well being on multiple levels. If a shoe doesn't fit properly, an...


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Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Want to know the “silver bullet” to improving your health?! 

Whether you are diabetic or not, a common theme you will see with...


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It's Global Running Day!

Exercise is one of the most important factors in preventing and managing diabetes. The benefits of consistent exercise for...


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Diabetes-Friendly Pancake Recipe

This diabetes-friendly pancake recipe is versatile, can be dairy/gluten free, and applies to carbohydrate consistent diets. Plus,...


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How to Manage Your Diabetes in Extreme Summer Heat

We often look forward to changes of season, as the flowers bloom and sun shines. However, if you have diabetes, you need to be...


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Diabetes-Friendly Salmon Recipe

For many Americans, heart disease is at the top of our list of possible health concerns. A healthy diet continues to be one of...


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Natural Remedies for Swollen Feet and Ankles

Sore feet, swelling, inflammation and related foot complications can be a product of various sources. If you experience any of...


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When do you need to see a podiatrist?

When we think about our health and ways to sustain it, things like our heart, liver, kidneys, etc. immediately come to mind. What...


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Shoes for Hammertoes and Bunions

Feet come in all different shapes and sizes. When you mix in all the different foot ailments, bunions, hammertoes, edema, etc.,...


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American Diabetes Association Alert Day

Held March 28, 2017, American Diabetes Association Alert Day is a day to sound the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes...


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How to Fix Your Foot Problem(s)

Knowing what the problem is, is only the beginning. Finding the solution is the key. Below is a list of some of the most common...


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Diabetes Recipe - Pot Roast Dinner

You can throw this roast in a low-temperature oven roasting pan early in the afternoon, then go run errands and have dinner...


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Food for Feet!
Billy Kanter, CPED By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 2, 2017

Food for Feet!

Food for thought. No. Food for feet! Did you know there are a few different foods can actually affect the health of your feet in...


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7 Life Hacks for Living with Type 1 Diabetes

There are many components to proper management of type 1 diabetes. It’s a lifelong commitment that requires extreme diligence and...


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How to Properly Fit Winter Boots

Looking for the best fitting winter boots? First, you need to learn how to properly fit winter boots. When it begins to snow,...


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The Essential 2017 Footcare Tips

As we continue into 2017, let’s put our best foot (or feet) forward in with some basic footcare tips. While footcare may not have...


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How to Take Care of Your Feet as a Diabetic

Many people with diabetes don’t realize that the nerve and blood vessel damage caused by the disease can become a major problem...


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Tips to Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

The holidays can be a tough time for those trying to manage their diabetes. With there being no shortage of rich, sugary and...


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Want Healthy Feet? Maintain a Healthy Weight

It’s no mystery, that in addition to diabetes, being overweight can lead to a host of health problems. Being overweight is known...


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Diabetes Friendly Tex Mex Turkey Meatloaf

Traditional meatloaf is usually made with ground chuck, which is high in artery-clogging saturated fat. You can create a...


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3 Ways to Prevent Diabetes Related Amputations

In 2010, about 73,000 non-traumatic lower-limb amputations were performed on adults aged 20 years or older with diagnosed...


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5 Exercises for Strong and Healthy Feet

Even the most health-conscious people can tend to neglect their feet.  It’s easy to do until you start to feel discomfort, which...


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How Obesity Leads to Diabetes

The fact that obesity significantly increases the risk of developing certain conditions can be a tough pill to swallow....


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Diabetic Friendly Pancakes
Will Knight By Will Knight On October 18, 2016

Diabetic Friendly Pancakes

Not everything low-carb, low-sugar has to be tasteless. These diabetic-friendly pancakes are not only healthy and delicious, but...


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9 Tips for Traveling with Diabetes

If you have diabetes, preparing for even daily activities can require advanced planning. So how do you prepare for travel that...


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How Cold Weather Can Affect Your Blood Sugar

As the seasons change, most of us are exposed to extreme temperatures of one variety or another. Whether you're sweating or...


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Foot Stretches to Counteract High Heels

Do you wear high heels? If so, the stretches below are mandatory on a daily basis. Your feet and body will thank you later.

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8 Bad Eating Habits for Diabetics

In addition to the types of food and the overall volume, it’s also important to make sure that you’re aware of the timing and...


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Fall Footcare Tips
Billy Kanter, CPED By Billy Kanter, CPED On September 15, 2016

Fall Footcare Tips

By forgoing socks, donning flip-flops, or simply going barefoot, Summer was the time to free our feet from their year-long...


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3 Exercises for Reducing Heel Pain

Heel pain is fairly common, and can be a result of many different issues or conditions. Nonetheless, regardless of what is...


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At-Home Workouts for Type 2 Diabetes

Exercise is an important part of every type 2 diabetes management plan. Fortunately, it’s not impossible for you to include...


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4 Tips to Manage Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the...


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Diabetes-Friendly Shrimp Scampi

Looking for a healthy take on a comfort food favorite? How about Shrimp Scampi with Linguine? All you have to do is sub olive oil...


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4 Tips for Healthy Toe Nails

Your nails are a reflection of your overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Below are a few simple and...


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5 Morning Routines to Control Type 2 Diabetes

Controlling Type 2 diabetes can be a daunting task that can easily be pushed aside by the stresses of everyday living. You must...


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Food Cravings and Diabetes

If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably been advised by your healthcare team to incorporate healthier foods into your diet....


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Diabetes Friendly Chips

Ahh snacking! Is there anything better in the world than opening a bag of potato chips and having a good snack? Of course there...


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5 Stretches for Your Feet

As we all know, a great deal of demand is placed on our feet. Our feet flex and change shape with every step, which means we’re...


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4 Summer Running Tips

Even after an awful start to spring here in the Midwest, it appears summer is upon us. With summer comes a lot more outdoor...


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Steps to Prevent Swollen Feet while Flying

Summer tends to be one of the busier times for the year in terms of people traveling. One thing you may have noticed while flying...


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Mean Green Diabetic Smoothie

A basic smoothie can be a great way to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. This healthy weight loss smoothie...


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8 Tips for Better Blood Sugar Control

If balancing your blood sugar levels feels like hard work, these strategies can help.

When you live with diabetes, balanced blood...


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Today we are going to talk about something I frequently suffer from…heel cracks. Heel cracks are something that are relatively...


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8 High-Protein Vegetables for the Diabetic Diet

In the past, many people thought that those who followed a vegetarian diet were not getting enough protein. However, research has...


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4 Tips for Checking your Feet

I’ve talked before about how to care for your feet, and the importance of going to a Podiatrist on a regular basis (especially...


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A Magical Diabetes Drink

If there was a magical drink that could help boost metabolism and weight loss, cleanse and detox your liver, stimulate your...


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Diabetes-Friendly Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa Salad

This recipe is quick and easy. It only takes about 30 minutes to prepare, and will leave you with plenty of leftovers for...


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Lower Your Stress Levels to Control Blood Sugar

Stress-related changes in hormones such as cortisol can cause blood sugars to rise in people with diabetes. There is also growing...


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The Effects of Sitting All Day

How often do you sit during the day?  Think about it.  5 hours? 10 hours? 15 hours?

We are a very sedentary society.  We spend...


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6 Foods That Fight Inflammation

The key to reducing persistent inflammation that causes chronic diseases (Think: Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis,...


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5 Summer Tips for Diabetic Feet

It’s crazy to think that it’s almost May already. Spring, or what we’re calling “spring”, is basically over. As it gets warmer...


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9 Basics for Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Healthy eating plays a major role in successfully managing type 2 diabetes. Use these tools to create a healthy and effective...


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Foot Massage for Diabetics

Knowing how to receive a foot massage doesn’t take much. However, knowing how to give a good foot massage takes a little bit of...


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Diabetic Friendly Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower mashed potatoes are a great way to sneak cruciferous veggies into traditional comfort food when you have a restricted...


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Natural Remedies for Foot Pain and Strain

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fasciitis is understood to result from kidney and liver deficiencies. The kidney controls the...


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3 Shopping Tips to Eat Healthy and Save Money

We’ve all heard the old excuse that it’s too expensive to eat healthy. If you’ve ever switched from your local grocer to a Whole...


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Eat for your Feet
Billy Kanter, CPED By Billy Kanter, CPED On March 25, 2016

Eat for your Feet

Eating for your feet sounds like an odd concept. It even sounds weird to say. Nonetheless, it is important to know how your diet...


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DWD - Drinking While Diabetic

Having diabetes doesn't mean alcohol is off-limits. However, there are a lot of questions you should know the answers to before...


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3 Exercises for Improving your Balance

Each year, more than one-third of people age 65 or older fall. Falls and fall-related injuries, such as hip fractures, can have a...


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Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Egg Muffins

If you’re like me, you love breakfast food…and not just at breakfast. I’m not talking about McDonalds deciding to serve breakfast...


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