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To reduce the risk of breast cancer you should:

Eat less than 50 gr of fat per day. Preferred fat: monounsaturated fat, omega 3 polyunsaturated fat.
Daily meat intake the size of the palm of the hand, preferred meat: fish.
Eat at least 2 plates of vegetables and fruits.
Consume more whole grain food.
Restrict calorie intake.
Reduce stress in your life by keeping good your relationship with God.
Try not to disrupt your regular sleep pattern.
Exercise 2-3 times a week.
Reduce alcohol consumption.

US GAAP vs. IFRS: An issue?

A current important issue in accounting world in the US is the expected convergence of US financial reporting standards (GAAP) with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Many accounting experts predicts that IFRS will be mandated to replace GAAP for companies that use GAAP, perhaps within six years or even less. In this occasion, we will discuss the argument for and against it.
Why would the replacement of GAAP make sense? The main reason is that one set of rules worldwide would make it easier for the investors and creditors to compare and understand the financial statements of companies from various countries. In addition, if one set of rules existed, it would provide easier for multinational companies with operations in many countries to prepare financial statements.
However, the elimination of GAAP may be difficult at least for two big reasons. Firstly, as with legal systems, there are always issues of national pride when it comes to accounting rules. Secondly, companies are often resistant to major changes due to conversion and training costs and inconsistency created in the series of reported results and so on.

Tongue Twisters!

Have fun pronouncing it! Let’s see how good you can twist your tongue. But be careful not to get your tongue twisted by the tongue twister. Start…..!

1. Peter bought butter, The butter Peter bought was bitter, So Peter Bought a better butter, To make the bitter butter better.

2. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Did Peter Piper pick a peck of pickled peppers? If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

3. Betty Botter had some butter, But she said, This butter bitter if I bake this bitter butter, it would make my batter bitter. But a bit of better butter, that would make my batter better.” So she bought a bit of butter, better than her bitter butter, and she baked it in her batter, and the batter was not bitter. So ‘t was better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter.

4. A big black bug bit a big black bear, made the big black bear bleed blood.

5. The sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick.

6. She sells seashells by the seashore. The shells she sells are surely seashells. So if she sells shells on the seashore, I’m sure she sells seashore shells.

7. Shy Shelly says she shall sew sheets.

8. A flea and a fly flew up in a flue. Said the flea, “Let us fly!” Said the fly, “Let us flee!” So they flew through a flaw in the flue.

9. Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?

10. Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better.

11. A bitter biting bittern Bit a better brother bittern, and the bitter better bittern Bit the bitter biter back. And the bitter bittern, bitten, by the better bitten bittern, said: “I’m a bitter biter bit, alack!”

12. Mr. See owned a saw. And Mr. Soar owned a seesaw. Now See’s saw sawed Soar’s seesaw Before Soar saw See, Which made Soar sore. Had Soar seen See’s saw before See sawed Soar’s seesaw; See’s saw would not have sawed Soar’s seesaw. So See’s saw sawed Soar’s seesaw. But it was sad to see Soar so sore just because See’s saw sawed Soar’s seesaw!

13. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

14. Which witch wished which wicked wish?

15. Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep. The seven silly sheep Silly Sally shooed shilly-shallied south. These sheep shouldn’t sleep in a shack; sheep should sleep in a sack

16. And now, last but not least….. Speak it loudly and clearly ten times continuously.

Tips for a Healthy Diet and Better Nutrition

Healthy Eating: Guide to New Food Pyramids and Tips for a Healthy Diet

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you.

Choose the types of foods that improve your health and avoid the types of foods that raise your risk for such illnesses as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Expand your range of healthy choices to include a wide variety of delicious foods. Learn to use guidelines and tips for creating and maintaining a satisfying, healthy diet.
In This Article:

* Healthy eating: Strategies for a healthy diet
* Eating smart: a key step to healthy eating
* Carbohydrates clarified
* Putting protein into perspective
* Fats: avoid the bad and enjoy the good
* The role of sugar and salt in a healthy diet
* Related links for healthy eating

Healthy Eating: Strategies for a healthy diet

Here are some tips for how to choose foods that improve your health and avoid foods that raise your risk for illnesses while creating a diet plan that works for you.
Big picture strategies for healthy eating

Eat enough calories but not too many. Maintain a balance between your calorie intake and calorie expenditure—that is, don’t eat more food than your body uses. The average recommended daily allowance is 2,000 calories, but this depends on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity.

Eat a wide variety of foods. Healthy eating is an opportunity to expand your range of choices by trying foods—especially vegetables, whole grains, or fruits—that you don’t normally eat.

Keep portions moderate, especially high-calorie foods. In recent years serving sizes have ballooned, particularly in restaurants. Choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend, and don’t order supersized anything.

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes—foods high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat, and free of cholesterol. Try to get fresh, local produce

Drink more water. Our bodies are about 75% water. It is a vital part of a healthy diet. Water helps flush our systems, especially the kidneys and bladder, of waste products and toxins. A majority of Americans go through life dehydrated.

Limit sugary foods, salt, and refined-grain products. Sugar is added to a vast array of foods. In a year, just one daily 12-ounce can of soda (160 calories) can increase your weight by 16 pounds. See suggestions below for limiting salt and substituting whole grains for refined grains.

Don’t be the food police. You can enjoy your favorite sweets and fried foods in moderation, as long as they are an occasional part of your overall healthy diet. Food is a great source of pleasure, and pleasure is good for the heart – even if those French fries aren’t!

Get moving. A healthy diet improves your energy and feelings of well-being while reducing your risk of many diseases. Adding regular physical activity and exercise will make any healthy eating plan work even better.

One step at a time. Establishing new food habits is much easier if you focus on and take action on one food group or food fact at a time
Eating smart: A keystep towards healthy eating

Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Paying attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet.

* Take time to chew your food: Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating.
* Avoid stress while eating: When we are stressed, our digestion can be compromised, causing problems like colitis and heartburn. Avoid eating while working, driving, arguing, or watching TV (especially disturbing programs or the news). Try taking some deep breaths prior to beginning your meal, or light candles and play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.
* Listen to your body: Ask yourself if you are really hungry. You may really be thirsty, so try drinking a glass of water first. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best, rather than stuffing yourself into a “food coma”!
* Eat early, eat often: Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating the majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off. Also, eating small, healthy meals throughout the day, rather than the standard three large meals, can help keep your metabolism going and ward off snack attacks.