Processed sugars are carbs that have been stripped of valuable nutrients. How can you identify these sugars? They are all white: table sugar, pasta, rice, and bread. Look for alternatives that provide a nutrition boost. Try honey in place of sugar and go for whole-wheat pasta, rice and bread.
Bonus Tip
Don't get caught up in the New Years resolution craze and try to make too many lifestyle changes at once. Start with a few realistic goals you can handle; join a group workout, walk to work, take the stairs whenever possible, jog with your dog instead of walking, etc. Once you have successfully followed this routine for a month or two, you'll be ready to add more to your routine.
Roger and Daniela Nahas are the co-founders of the Best Body Bootcamp – Toronto’s most dynamic fitness bootcamp. Roger has been providing fitness training and nutritional counselling since 1999. He has been featured in Muscle Media, a leading fitness magazine and was awarded the Sports Clubs of Canada Personal Trainer of the Year Award in 2001. Daniela has been a physical trainer for five years. She specializes in training women because she knows firsthand how intimidating the gym can be.
