I was still rather tired today though a bit of gardening perked me up, if only temporarily.
And I ate:
muesli
two slices of white toast and butter and marmalade (my blood sugar felt really low)
a banana
a bowl of Cheerios
an orange
home made chilli con carne but with baked beans instead of kidney beans: peas, wholegrain rice
rhubarb and custard (bit of a sugary day today, Daphne)
another, smaller bowl of Cheerios (yes, wholegrain cereal but with SUGAR in)
Verdict: what's with the sudden Cheerios addiction? Look, my diet's not bad but I still don't feel brilliant, to be honest - I think it's the diabetes. Think I'd better get myself to the doctor and have an HBA1C which is a blood sugar check which averages it out. Sighhh.
Saturday 28 February 2009
Friday 27 February 2009
Sleeeepy Friday
I've been very tired today after a very busy couple of weeks with a working weekend in between. I'm considering going to bed and it's only eight o'clock!
Today I ate:
no-added-sugar muesli (all the muesli I eat is like this)
a handful of mixed nuts and raisins
a baked potato with hummus and salad (lettuce, tomato, peppers)
a small apple pie (BAD Daphne!)
an apple
an orange
a bowl of Cheerios with semi-skimmed milk
Verdict: Could be worse - - - but yet again Daphne counts apple pie as one of her portions of fruit - - !!
Today I ate:
no-added-sugar muesli (all the muesli I eat is like this)
a handful of mixed nuts and raisins
a baked potato with hummus and salad (lettuce, tomato, peppers)
a small apple pie (BAD Daphne!)
an apple
an orange
a bowl of Cheerios with semi-skimmed milk
Verdict: Could be worse - - - but yet again Daphne counts apple pie as one of her portions of fruit - - !!
Thursday 26 February 2009
In Glorious Bradford
This morning I was working in Bradford and I can't begin to tell you how I hate the gloomy trafficky journey there!
And I ate:
a bowl of sugar-free muesli
some mixed nuts and raisins
two slices of cheese bread and butter
some green bean and mangetout peas salad
coleslaw
an orange
baked potato with cheese and more coleslaw
another orange
an apple
Verdict: not too bad at all really
And I ate:
a bowl of sugar-free muesli
some mixed nuts and raisins
two slices of cheese bread and butter
some green bean and mangetout peas salad
coleslaw
an orange
baked potato with cheese and more coleslaw
another orange
an apple
Verdict: not too bad at all really
Wednesday 25 February 2009
A long and busy day
Today I had a very busy morning doing roleplay at Leeds University and then a very busy afternoon in the agency's office - - and in between I had lunch at The Wellington with my friend Connie, who'll be eighty-eight in a few weeks.
And I ate:
muesli (sugar-free Alpen)
roast turkey with carrots, peas, swede, cauliflower, green beans and roast potatoes
two slices of white toast with peanut butter
an orange
an apple
a bowl of Cheerios
Verdict: could be better but I need to go shopping and get some more fruit and vegetables!
And I ate:
muesli (sugar-free Alpen)
roast turkey with carrots, peas, swede, cauliflower, green beans and roast potatoes
two slices of white toast with peanut butter
an orange
an apple
a bowl of Cheerios
Verdict: could be better but I need to go shopping and get some more fruit and vegetables!
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Fish and Chips again
A long and busy day today culminating in an interesting afternoon at Leeds University.
And I ate:
muesli
two slices of white bread with butter and peanut butter
a banana
fish and chips and mushy peas (oh well. Sighhh)
an orange
an apple
Verdict: and it started SO well. Still, there's some fruit in there at least.
And I ate:
muesli
two slices of white bread with butter and peanut butter
a banana
fish and chips and mushy peas (oh well. Sighhh)
an orange
an apple
Verdict: and it started SO well. Still, there's some fruit in there at least.
Monday 23 February 2009
A Bit Washed-Out
I woke early this morning feeling suddenly very sick and dizzy and yet I felt fine last night - I think it was because I didn't eat very much in the evening and then took my tablets (Glucophage, which make me feel slightly queasy anyway) on an empty stomach.
After lying there feeling terrible for a while I went back to sleep and then woke at eight feeling a lot better - - but I've been very tired and washed-out all day. A busy day in the office though!
Today I ate:
no-sugar Alpen (muesli)
two slices of white toast and butter and a banana
two slices of Double Gloucester cheese on toast
an orange
Yes, hardly a balanced diet but it was simply what I could face. I still feel distinctly below par - I'll go to bed early and see if I feel better in the morning.
After lying there feeling terrible for a while I went back to sleep and then woke at eight feeling a lot better - - but I've been very tired and washed-out all day. A busy day in the office though!
Today I ate:
no-sugar Alpen (muesli)
two slices of white toast and butter and a banana
two slices of Double Gloucester cheese on toast
an orange
Yes, hardly a balanced diet but it was simply what I could face. I still feel distinctly below par - I'll go to bed early and see if I feel better in the morning.
Sunday 22 February 2009
In Putney
I haven't been able to post to this blog for the last couple of days as I've been in London and they don't have the internet there yet. Or something.
Anyway, today I ate:
muesli
a croissant and a bread roll both with butter
grapefruit segments
orange juice
coffee
(a large breakfast but I did walk three miles to my place of work immediately after it)
Sunday lunch at Wetherspoon's - - roast beef with carrots, peas, broccoli, roast potatoes, gravy and very nice it was too
a packet of crisps
an apple
a small piece of carrot cake (yes, not much tea but it was a big breakfast and a big lunch!)
I've been working with nutritionists today and been given lots of very useful advice - - of which the main one seems to be - - - NUTS. There'll be some nuts from tomorrow, on a regular basis, oh yes, and a bit more explanation when I'm not so tired.
Anyway, today I ate:
muesli
a croissant and a bread roll both with butter
grapefruit segments
orange juice
coffee
(a large breakfast but I did walk three miles to my place of work immediately after it)
Sunday lunch at Wetherspoon's - - roast beef with carrots, peas, broccoli, roast potatoes, gravy and very nice it was too
a packet of crisps
an apple
a small piece of carrot cake (yes, not much tea but it was a big breakfast and a big lunch!)
I've been working with nutritionists today and been given lots of very useful advice - - of which the main one seems to be - - - NUTS. There'll be some nuts from tomorrow, on a regular basis, oh yes, and a bit more explanation when I'm not so tired.
Thursday 19 February 2009
A Good Day in the Office
Some good offers of work came into the office today and I was particularly pleased when someone rang and said we had been recommended to them because our actors are so brilliant and so reliable. Hurrah!
Today I ate:
porridge
a large lump of raw white cabbage
three pieces of malt loaf with butter
a scone with butter and no-added-sugar raspberry jam
Sainsbury's chicken with noodles ready meal (didn't finish it though)
rhubarb with evaporated milk
an apple
an orange
another scone with butter and jam, as above
Verdict: Not too bad on the fruit and veg but as usual too much carbohydrate and TOO MUCH BUTTER! Will I never learn? - - - On the other hand, I neither smoke nor drink so please can I have some leeway on the butter front? - - Nope. Must do better.
Today I ate:
porridge
a large lump of raw white cabbage
three pieces of malt loaf with butter
a scone with butter and no-added-sugar raspberry jam
Sainsbury's chicken with noodles ready meal (didn't finish it though)
rhubarb with evaporated milk
an apple
an orange
another scone with butter and jam, as above
Verdict: Not too bad on the fruit and veg but as usual too much carbohydrate and TOO MUCH BUTTER! Will I never learn? - - - On the other hand, I neither smoke nor drink so please can I have some leeway on the butter front? - - Nope. Must do better.
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Fruitcake
Today I had a looong morning at the University and let my blood sugar get too low.
So I ate:
porridge
ciabatta sandwich with cheese and tomato
a LARGE piece of fruit cake (not good - does THAT count as one of my five a day?)
an orange
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter
fresh rhubarb made with Canderel - - then I spoiled the whole thing by having custard with it
another orange
Verdict: Too much sugar, not enough vegetables!
So I ate:
porridge
ciabatta sandwich with cheese and tomato
a LARGE piece of fruit cake (not good - does THAT count as one of my five a day?)
an orange
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter
fresh rhubarb made with Canderel - - then I spoiled the whole thing by having custard with it
another orange
Verdict: Too much sugar, not enough vegetables!
Tuesday 17 February 2009
Another Day at Leeds Uni
Today I was working with some students again and enjoyed it very much.
It meant that lunch was rather rushed!
Today I ate:
porridge
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter
a piece of currant square (pastry and currants and, hey ho, sugar)
a pear
chicken pie and oven chips and peas
tinned peaches and evaporated milk
Verdict: do the currants in currant square count as one of my five a day? - - er, probably not. But could have been worse.
It meant that lunch was rather rushed!
Today I ate:
porridge
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter
a piece of currant square (pastry and currants and, hey ho, sugar)
a pear
chicken pie and oven chips and peas
tinned peaches and evaporated milk
Verdict: do the currants in currant square count as one of my five a day? - - er, probably not. But could have been worse.
Monday 16 February 2009
Nearly Spring I Hope
Today the sun shone, the snowman melted and it reached a balmy six degrees Centigrade (don't know what that is in Fahrenheit, which I prefer).
Today I ate:
porridge
a small apple
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter (look, all my butter is half-fat, if that helps) and a banana
some nuts and raisins
a large apple whilst I went for a WALK in the SUNSHINE hurrah! About 40 minutes.
wholemeal pasta with tomato and basil sauce and grated cheese
three pieces of malt loaf with butter (sighhh)
an orange
Verdict: well, it could be worse - - not bad at all really.
Today I ate:
porridge
a small apple
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter (look, all my butter is half-fat, if that helps) and a banana
some nuts and raisins
a large apple whilst I went for a WALK in the SUNSHINE hurrah! About 40 minutes.
wholemeal pasta with tomato and basil sauce and grated cheese
three pieces of malt loaf with butter (sighhh)
an orange
Verdict: well, it could be worse - - not bad at all really.
Sunday 15 February 2009
Housework
Today I did mostly housework - - cleaning things and ironing things. We took my old friend Connie out for lunch.
And I ate:
porridge
Carvery dinner: turkey, roast potatoes, 2 individual Yorkshire puddings, carrots, peas, green beans, swede, cauliflower, gravy - - and a Diet Coke
two pieces of chocolate-covered fudge (why, oh why)
two slices of toast and butter with a banana
an orange
Verdict: big lunch but actually not TOO bad - - lots of fruit and veg, anyway. Lay off the fudge, Daphne.
And I ate:
porridge
Carvery dinner: turkey, roast potatoes, 2 individual Yorkshire puddings, carrots, peas, green beans, swede, cauliflower, gravy - - and a Diet Coke
two pieces of chocolate-covered fudge (why, oh why)
two slices of toast and butter with a banana
an orange
Verdict: big lunch but actually not TOO bad - - lots of fruit and veg, anyway. Lay off the fudge, Daphne.
Saturday 14 February 2009
Fish and Chips in Masham
Today I went to Masham, North Yorkshire, to see a play - Holmes and Watson - The Farewell Tour and very good it was, too.
Oh, a really strange day's food today.
porridge
tuna salad sandwich in ciabatta bread
three pieces of toffee coated in chocolate (yes, I'd let my blood sugar get too low, whilst shopping in town)
an orange
a bowl of cornflakes
a few nuts and raisins
fish and about half a portion of chips
Verdict: not good at all, no no no.
Oh, a really strange day's food today.
porridge
tuna salad sandwich in ciabatta bread
three pieces of toffee coated in chocolate (yes, I'd let my blood sugar get too low, whilst shopping in town)
an orange
a bowl of cornflakes
a few nuts and raisins
fish and about half a portion of chips
Verdict: not good at all, no no no.
Friday 13 February 2009
Very Busy Day
Today I had some work at the University this morning, then a meeting, and then I was back in the office - - I'm really tired!
Today I ate:
porridge
a baked potato with butter and cheese
salad - lettuce, tomato, cucumber
a small apple pie
wholemeal pasta with tomato and basil sauce and cheese on top
an orange
an apple
Verdict: A bit cheeeeesy - - and, Daphne, an apple pie is NOT one of your five a day, okay?
Today I ate:
porridge
a baked potato with butter and cheese
salad - lettuce, tomato, cucumber
a small apple pie
wholemeal pasta with tomato and basil sauce and cheese on top
an orange
an apple
Verdict: A bit cheeeeesy - - and, Daphne, an apple pie is NOT one of your five a day, okay?
Thursday 12 February 2009
In the Office all Thursday
Today I was in the office all day, except for when the Financial Adviser came round to help sort out the Communist's finances - she was great.
Today I ate:
porridge
four crumpets with butter
an orange
an apple
Tesco's spaghetti carbonara ready meal
half a melon
two raw carrots
Verdict: a rather strange day food-wise, somewhat lacking in proper meals.
Today I ate:
porridge
four crumpets with butter
an orange
an apple
Tesco's spaghetti carbonara ready meal
half a melon
two raw carrots
Verdict: a rather strange day food-wise, somewhat lacking in proper meals.
Wednesday 11 February 2009
Chocolate Muffin Noooooooo
Today I was doing some quite "heavy" roleplay for nurses. I think it made me crave Bad Food.
And I ate:
porridge
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter and a banana mashed on it
two Dutch crisbake thingies with butter
a nectarine
a chocolate muffin (a WHAT Daphne? This is not good, is it? Weren't you diabetic last time you looked?)
Chicken Kiev with boiled potatoes and peas - - oh yes, and butter
an orange
an apple
Verdict: BUTTER! and CHOCOLATE MUFFIN! Could Do Better. (Mind you, plenty of fruit so could do a whole lot worse, but that's not the way to look at it, is it Daphne?)
And I ate:
porridge
two slices of wholemeal toast with butter and a banana mashed on it
two Dutch crisbake thingies with butter
a nectarine
a chocolate muffin (a WHAT Daphne? This is not good, is it? Weren't you diabetic last time you looked?)
Chicken Kiev with boiled potatoes and peas - - oh yes, and butter
an orange
an apple
Verdict: BUTTER! and CHOCOLATE MUFFIN! Could Do Better. (Mind you, plenty of fruit so could do a whole lot worse, but that's not the way to look at it, is it Daphne?)
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Rushing About Again
Today I was working at the University again and the parking was a nightmare - - but I managed it.
And today I ate:
porridge
four small slices of malt loaf with butter (oh yes, all the butter at home is half-fat, and just as well)
a banana
chilli con carne (made with minced beef, onions, tomatoes) with wholegrain rice and peas
an orange
a nectarine
three digestive biscuits
Verdict: not bad till I hit the biscuits. But it could have been worse.
And today I ate:
porridge
four small slices of malt loaf with butter (oh yes, all the butter at home is half-fat, and just as well)
a banana
chilli con carne (made with minced beef, onions, tomatoes) with wholegrain rice and peas
an orange
a nectarine
three digestive biscuits
Verdict: not bad till I hit the biscuits. But it could have been worse.
Monday 9 February 2009
In the Office all Day
A long and busy day in the office today.
And I ate:
porridge
a large chunk of raw white cabbage
two raw carrots
a croissant (look, it was the last one and needed to be eaten, okay?)
four pieces of malt loaf and butter
Chicken Kiev with boiled potatoes and peas and butter (yes, I know, butter again)
an orange
six lychees
Verdict: too much butter! Otherwise not bad. Not checking my blood sugar tonight - I'm only supposed to do it twice a week and I am fed up of it being high.
And I ate:
porridge
a large chunk of raw white cabbage
two raw carrots
a croissant (look, it was the last one and needed to be eaten, okay?)
four pieces of malt loaf and butter
Chicken Kiev with boiled potatoes and peas and butter (yes, I know, butter again)
an orange
six lychees
Verdict: too much butter! Otherwise not bad. Not checking my blood sugar tonight - I'm only supposed to do it twice a week and I am fed up of it being high.
Sunday 8 February 2009
A Meeting, a Snowman - - - and high blood sugar, damn it
Today was the actors' agency's monthly meeting and it went really well - three possible new members interviewed and all of them offered membership.
Olli and Gareth built a rather superior snowman.
And I ate:
porridge
a croissant (this was lunch as I'd been shopping and there wasn't much time before the meeting)
a chocolate digestive biscuit (yes, just the one)
an apple
a banana
Chilli con carne - - made with minced beef, tinned tomatoes, onions, baked beans (we prefer them to kidney beans) plus frozen peas, and wholegrain brown rice
an orange
six lychees
AND I remembered to take my tablets. And although the croissant and the chocolate digestive weren't exactly good, my diet could be a helluva lot worse. So it doesn't seem fair that now, just before I go to bed, my blood sugar is 13.9, does it? Sighhhhhhhhhhh. The one good thing is that I felt like cooking tonight, and made a huge pan of chilli and froze some - - which is great because in recent months I've often felt queasy at teatime - probably due to the tablets, so perhaps I've finally got used to them.
Olli and Gareth built a rather superior snowman.
And I ate:
porridge
a croissant (this was lunch as I'd been shopping and there wasn't much time before the meeting)
a chocolate digestive biscuit (yes, just the one)
an apple
a banana
Chilli con carne - - made with minced beef, tinned tomatoes, onions, baked beans (we prefer them to kidney beans) plus frozen peas, and wholegrain brown rice
an orange
six lychees
AND I remembered to take my tablets. And although the croissant and the chocolate digestive weren't exactly good, my diet could be a helluva lot worse. So it doesn't seem fair that now, just before I go to bed, my blood sugar is 13.9, does it? Sighhhhhhhhhhh. The one good thing is that I felt like cooking tonight, and made a huge pan of chilli and froze some - - which is great because in recent months I've often felt queasy at teatime - probably due to the tablets, so perhaps I've finally got used to them.
Saturday 7 February 2009
To Bury and Back - - and blood sugar HIGH
Today I went to Bury to see The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch with one of our actors, Robert Took, in it. It was for three to seven year-olds and therefore ideal for me.
Today I ate:
porridge
scampi, chips and processed peas
Diet Coke
three digestive biscuits
two slices of toast and peanut butter
apple
orange
Verdict: well, a bit too much fat but hey, I'm not exactly overeating madly, am I? The porridge had milk in (it always does) and I drink a bit of milk in tea and coffee but I don't drink anything else except water (I don't drink alcohol) and the occasional Diet Coke.
I have Type 2 diabetes and forgot to take my Metformin tablets after tea today so have just taken my blood sugar now and it is 16.2 and considering it should be below 10 two hours after a meal, and I last ate at about six o'clock - - - well, I mustn't forget my tablets again! I'm feeling really tired tonight and clearly this is why: the sugar is high in my blood because it's not getting to the rest of me, which feels exhausted. Damn! I must do better with these tablets and not forget to take them. Blindness! Limb amputation! Heart disease! All possibly awaiting me if I don't keep my blood sugar down. Wake up and smell the coffee, Daphne! (and don't put sugar in it).
Today I ate:
porridge
scampi, chips and processed peas
Diet Coke
three digestive biscuits
two slices of toast and peanut butter
apple
orange
Verdict: well, a bit too much fat but hey, I'm not exactly overeating madly, am I? The porridge had milk in (it always does) and I drink a bit of milk in tea and coffee but I don't drink anything else except water (I don't drink alcohol) and the occasional Diet Coke.
I have Type 2 diabetes and forgot to take my Metformin tablets after tea today so have just taken my blood sugar now and it is 16.2 and considering it should be below 10 two hours after a meal, and I last ate at about six o'clock - - - well, I mustn't forget my tablets again! I'm feeling really tired tonight and clearly this is why: the sugar is high in my blood because it's not getting to the rest of me, which feels exhausted. Damn! I must do better with these tablets and not forget to take them. Blindness! Limb amputation! Heart disease! All possibly awaiting me if I don't keep my blood sugar down. Wake up and smell the coffee, Daphne! (and don't put sugar in it).
Friday 6 February 2009
Friday - - a looooooong week
I've been really REALLY busy this week and tonight I have been really tired.
Today I ate:
porridge
banana
apple
raspberry and orange juice
baked potato with cheese and salad
a small apple pie
another apple
Thai take-away: stir-fry with pork and vegetables, with cashew nuts and boiled rice
Verdict: probably a bit high in fat (as usual!) but not too bad.
Today I ate:
porridge
banana
apple
raspberry and orange juice
baked potato with cheese and salad
a small apple pie
another apple
Thai take-away: stir-fry with pork and vegetables, with cashew nuts and boiled rice
Verdict: probably a bit high in fat (as usual!) but not too bad.
Thursday 5 February 2009
Rushing About Day
I had to rush off from the office to do a sudden roleplay job this morning - - but at least the lunch was good!
Today I ate:
porridge
chicken korma and rice
little platter of fruit - melon, strawberries, pineapple
a chunk of raw white cabbage (oh look, I'm on the cabbage again)
four cream crackers and cheese
three digestive biscuits
an orange
A strange assortment, though pretty healthy I think - perhaps a little bit too much fat but it's COLD.
Today I ate:
porridge
chicken korma and rice
little platter of fruit - melon, strawberries, pineapple
a chunk of raw white cabbage (oh look, I'm on the cabbage again)
four cream crackers and cheese
three digestive biscuits
an orange
A strange assortment, though pretty healthy I think - perhaps a little bit too much fat but it's COLD.
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Another Busy Day
Today I was again at Leeds University and again very busy so eating's been a bit haphazard.
Today I ate:
porridge
tuna mayonnaise sandwich
orange and raspberry juice
a scone with butter and sugar-free jam
two boiled eggs (what's THAT all about? I've never eaten two boiled eggs before in my life!)
two slices of wholemeal toast and butter
half a small melon
orange
apple
three digestive biscuits (yes, I know how to live it up food-wise)
Verdict: a reasonable amount of fruit but NO VEG!
Today I ate:
porridge
tuna mayonnaise sandwich
orange and raspberry juice
a scone with butter and sugar-free jam
two boiled eggs (what's THAT all about? I've never eaten two boiled eggs before in my life!)
two slices of wholemeal toast and butter
half a small melon
orange
apple
three digestive biscuits (yes, I know how to live it up food-wise)
Verdict: a reasonable amount of fruit but NO VEG!
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Leeds University in the Snow
I was working at Leeds University again today and great students they were too!
Today I ate:
porridge
a ham and tomato sandwich with butter and salad cream
two hot cross buns with butter
an orange
a banana
a bowl of bitesize Shredded Wheat
Verdict: a rather strange day's food but I was very busy!
Today I ate:
porridge
a ham and tomato sandwich with butter and salad cream
two hot cross buns with butter
an orange
a banana
a bowl of bitesize Shredded Wheat
Verdict: a rather strange day's food but I was very busy!
Monday 2 February 2009
Wild Sweeps of Whiteness
It's snowed today and the whole country's seized up, apparently. I just made the most of it and decided that, like the birds, today I needed food with a high fat content so I thought I'd better do my bit to decrease the European Butter Mountain. Though all the butter I eat is half-fat, which is something at least I suppose.
Today I ate:
porridge
a banana
two apricots
a slice of toast with butter
two hot cross buns with butter
a scone with butter and sugar-free jam
Sainsbury's bacon, leek and pasta bake
three digestive biscuits
an orange
Verdict: not very good, but at least it wasn't laden with sugar. But it was snowing outside. SNOWING, okay?
Today I ate:
porridge
a banana
two apricots
a slice of toast with butter
two hot cross buns with butter
a scone with butter and sugar-free jam
Sainsbury's bacon, leek and pasta bake
three digestive biscuits
an orange
Verdict: not very good, but at least it wasn't laden with sugar. But it was snowing outside. SNOWING, okay?
Sunday 1 February 2009
Snowy Sunday
A strange day in that it SNOWED. I cleaned out the corner cupboard in the kitchen. Could this blog get any more exciting? My other blog www.mydadsacommunist.blogspot.com is more interesting - - I hope!
Today I ate:
porridge
banana
French bread with butter and sugar-free jam
an orange
a scone with butter and sugar-free jam
Chicken Kiev with boiled potatoes and peas
another orange
an apple
two digestive biscuits (go on, push the boat out Daphne)
Verdict: oh look, butter again, hidden cunningly in the Chicken Kiev as well as on the bread.
Today I ate:
porridge
banana
French bread with butter and sugar-free jam
an orange
a scone with butter and sugar-free jam
Chicken Kiev with boiled potatoes and peas
another orange
an apple
two digestive biscuits (go on, push the boat out Daphne)
Verdict: oh look, butter again, hidden cunningly in the Chicken Kiev as well as on the bread.
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