Golden rules of grocery shopping

(Photo: formal dresses online) The supermarket revolution has made grocery shopping an enjoyable chore that many of us now look forward to.
Deals, bargains, special discounts and fabulous marketing and placement strategies have resulted in many of us buying much more than we actually in tend to, which, even with the right intentions, may result in wastage. Here are some points to keep your shopping cart precise, balanced and most importantly, healthy!
1. Thumb rule - never go shopping when you are hungry. This is one of the biggest reasons for binge-shopping. Studies have proved that hungry shoppers tend to shop more than necessary. What is more detrimental is that they tend to shop for foods high in calories. According to research, those who shop between 1 pm and 4 pm (most likely after lunch) buy lesser high-calorie foods than those who shop between 4 pm and 7 pm (peak hunger time for most). Even short-term food deprivation leads to a shift in the food choices towards unhealthy options. The best time to go shopping would be after a workout - you are feeling good about exercising and will stay committed to your health goals. It's always a good time to shop for food and make healthy choices.
2. Shop alone, or with a friend or neighbour, who is health-conscious and believes in eating a balanced meal. While shopping, junk y food choices can rub off easily - especially with those `buy one get one free' offers, which are common on junk food shelves. Also, avoid taking kids along because they tend to force you to shop for snacks that are high in sugar and fat. These food items are strategically placed on the lower shelves in the supermarket, which are easily accessible to children.
3. The more your cart is filled with fresh produce, the healthier you and your family will eat for the week. Canned, frozen and pre-packaged foods are either high in fat, sugar, sodium or all of them. Avoid these. Let fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat and whole grain bread fill most of your shopping cart.
4. Learn to read and understand labels on food items. Many products have the term `low-fat' on the pack. Even if you're good at maths, this is one calculation that most people don't get right.
Most low-fat foods are pumped with sugar or salt to make up for the taste factor. Read the nutritional labels to get an idea of the calorie content, and see if it makes sense to eat it in the first place.The ideal amounts would be:
> For sugar: 5 gm or less per 100 gm
> For salt: 0.3 gm or less per 100 gm
> For fat: 5 gm or less per 100 gm
Remember, your body is meant to be nourished. Just because it's low-cal doesn't mean it's healthy. You should never eat for the calorie value; you should eat for the quality value.
5. When buying a product, check expiry dates, examine the packing for any tears, dents, puffiness etc.Many a time, items that are being sold at a discounted or reduced rate could be nearing their expiry date. Or could have defective packaging, which means its quality and safety have been compromised.

6. Be aware of the little bites that are placed near the cash counter. They are always high-calorie snacks like chocolates and chips, that are kept there to test your ability for impulsive picks - refrain and win! Read more here:black prom dresses

Why most doctors wish to die in peace

(Photo: white prom dresses) Unlike what they actually practice - pursuing aggressive, life-prolonging treatment for terminally-ill patients - most physicians would like to forgo it for themselves, a new study reveals.
Most physicians would choose a do-not-resuscitate or "no code" status for themselves when they are terminally ill, according to a study from Stanford University School of Medicine.
"Why do we physicians choose to pursue such aggressive treatment for our patients when we would not choose it for ourselves?" asked V.J. Periyakoil, lead author of the study.
The reasons likely are multifaceted and complex.
An overwhelming percentage of the 2,013 doctors surveyed - 88.3 percent - said they would choose "no-code" or do-not-resuscitate orders for themselves.
In the study, Periyakoil and her colleagues set out to determine how physicians' attitudes have changed toward advance directives since passage of the US Self-Determination Act in 1990 - a law designed to give patients more control over determining end-of-life-care decisions.
"More than 80 percent of patients say they wish to avoid hospitalisation and high-intensity care at the end of life, but their wishes are often overridden," the authors noted.
At the core of the problem is a biomedical system that rewards doctors for taking action, not for talking with their patients.

"Our current default is 'doing,' but in any serious illness there comes a tipping point where the high-intensity treatment becomes more of a burden than the disease itself," emphasised Periyakoil who trains physicians in palliative medicine. Read more here:long prom dresses uk

Winter fashion for the office

(Photo: prom dresses) Make your office dress-up routine more fun with these trend-ready looks
Cool weather calls for heavy duty office wear. Even better, if your look is in line with trends making a splash on the global fashion map. While it's a no-brainer that layering is a winter must, keep in mind that darker colours keep you warm and fabrics like velvet and silk will be cosy.
Kimono queen
Japanese prints and silhouettes are hogging the ramps and the kimono is no longer just a traditional piece. Why not wear a kimono-inspired cover-up to work with a tailored white shirt?
Mod and modest
Who says you need to show skin to look trendy? You could cover up from head to toe and still come out stylish, like in this outfit that teams a full-length Peter Pan collar piece with palazzo pants in the same shade.
Crop hop
An intelligent way to wear a crop top to office is by layering it over a semi-translucent kurta. Keep the shape comfy and the fabrics flowy. Avoid crop tops with prints or bright colours to look appropriate.
Peplum princess
This look is for business meetings where you want to make an impact. A printed peplum suit, a beehive hairdo and strappy stilettos will do.
Pastel pop
Take a fashion risk and wear pastels to office this winter. One idea is a waistcoat, mixed print shirt and cigarette pants in different light shades.
Jacket top
Jackets are essentials for the cold months. Invest in a black one so you can wear it over your favourite pencil skirt and satin blouse.
Gorgeous grey
Serious work wear is all about clean lines and cuts, streamlined silhouettes and neutral colours. A plain grey two-piece of straight but flowy trousers and full-sleeved short kurta could look interesting with a little sash running across.
Diva in black

Black is the strongest colour when it comes to power dressing. A tailored black suit is your choice for a no-nonsense lunch meeting. For something more feminine, pick a dark shirt dress and wear it over loose pants in a pastel shade. Pockets are big right now, so make sure your shirt dress has at least two! Read more here:SheinDress evening dresses