Vicky ShamJun 16, 20217 minHow Safe is Your Sunscreen?Do you ever wonder how much protection you really get from your sunscreen? Are there any potentially toxic ingredients? Read this now.
Vicky ShamMar 26, 20217 minCalcium and Bone HealthCalcium is the most abundant mineral in our body. 99% is stored in our bone and teeth and 1% in our blood. Other than bones, calcium is...
Vicky ShamMar 11, 20218 minIron For AthletesAre you an endurance athlete? Are you female? Do you play high impact sports? Read and learn more about dietary iron and sports anemia.
Vicky ShamFeb 25, 20217 minProtein Quality[P]rotein quality refers to how much of your dietary protein is effectively digested, absorbed and used by the body.
Vicky ShamFeb 10, 202112 minProtein - How Much Do We Need?To preserve muscle mass during weight loss, nutritional focus should be on fat burning & prevent muscle protein breakdown by higher protein
Vicky ShamJan 27, 20216 minProtein - The Sexiest MacronutrientThe Sexiest Macronutrient Do you have a favourite macronutrient? Is it carbohydrate, fat or protein? Carbs and fats have been my...
Vicky ShamJan 14, 20216 minWhat is The One Habit That Transforms Your Life?After happily waving good-bye to an unusual 2020, how do you feel about 2021? Have you set any goals or intentions yet? What are they? Do...
Vicky ShamDec 23, 202010 minRound Lantau Island Epic RunThe Big Day is Upon Us The big day arrived! Woo-hoo, the Road Divas (Linna, Jaclyn and I) were ready to take on 100+km Lantau Loop!...
Vicky ShamOct 15, 20205 minWhat are Antinutrients?Antinutrients are toxins or enzymes inhibitors found in plants that block the digestion or absorption of nutrients in animals and humans....
Vicky ShamSep 21, 20208 minHow To Stay Healthy And ResilientYour physical health and mental wellbeing are more important than ever. Here are simple habits to improve your immunity and resilience.
Vicky ShamSep 8, 20203 minThe Road Divas' Round the Island RunThe Road Divas' route is a 60km clockwise loop around beautiful Hong Kong island. Mostly road with short trails through Shek O & Tai Tam...
Vicky ShamAug 20, 20203 minHow Sugar is Hidden in Plain SightHave you ever tried quitting added sugar? What foods did you skip if you want to avoid sugar? The obvious ones are soft drinks, cookies,...
Vicky ShamAug 4, 20206 minGrains and AntinutrientsMost people can easily understand how quitting sugar, alcohol, dairy and preservatives can be good for our health. But why quit grains?
Vicky ShamJul 23, 20205 minWhat Are Refined Carbohydrates?Lets explore refined carbs, what do they contain (sugar) or not (fibre, nutrient), how do they impact our blood sugar, insulin, fat storage
Vicky ShamJul 12, 20206 minWhole30 Changed My Relationship with Food W30 has certainly changed my relationship with food. I see whole, minimally processed food as the best ways to nourish the body
Vicky ShamApr 9, 20203 minThe Mile & Bite Grocery Shopping GuideThe Mile and Bite Grocery Shopping Guide is finally published. A big thank you to a school friend who has inspired me and a couple of...
Vicky ShamApr 6, 20203 minFUCOVID-19 Marathon Non-Race ReportInstead, I am happy to present this non-race report of an impromptu 42km FUCOVID-19 Unofficial Paris Marathon with my friends Linna & Jaclyn
Vicky ShamMar 27, 20203 minOrganic, Free-Range and Pasture Raised EggsHave you been occupied with buying toilet paper, WFH and home workouts? Have you also been eating out less? Whether you are a home chef...
Vicky ShamMar 13, 20206 minHow to Boost Your Immune SystemDo you know that 70% of your body's immune cells reside in your gut? If you want to fight pathogens, a great place to start is your gut.
Vicky ShamFeb 28, 20204 minWhat is Your Toxic Load?Have you ever considered what kind of unwanted chemicals may be lurking in our food, water supply, the air we breathe, and the environment.