Is the Keto Diet a Good Option for Me?
The ketogenic (“keto”) diet is an extremely low carbohydrate and very high fat diet that has been gaining popularity as of late. The diet typically
September 19, 2019
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The ketogenic (“keto”) diet is an extremely low carbohydrate and very high fat diet that has been gaining popularity as of late. The diet typically
Having bariatric surgery can be a big decision when it comes to your finances. However, surgery can actually reduce both the direct and indirect costs
Oftentimes, individuals use the words “meal replacement” and “protein shake” interchangeably when in fact, they are two completely different products. According to the Canadian Food
My name is Brea, I am 36 years old and a mother to 3 children. I have struggled with my weight pretty much my entire
Having a consultation with a surgeon before deciding to have bariatric surgery – or any kind of surgery, for that matter – is an important
I had my Mini Gastric Bypass procedure on November 19, 2018 and the changes that have occurred over the last 7 months are still surreal
Sun! Sand! Sleeves? Margaritas and MGBs? There are many alluring aspects of heading south, including the reduced cost of surgery; however, we can’t stress enough
Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that only continues to grow, the World Health Organization (WHO) states on their website.[1] It can not only alter your
There it is, sitting in the corner of your bathroom; seemingly innocent, but we all know better. That daunting inanimate object is pushing you to
Can you imagine having to wait for a decade to have a procedure that could potentially improve your quality of life? In a recent
Mindful eating is a concept that goes beyond what foods we eat and considers the why and how of our eating experience. It helps us
Makes: 20 cookies Total active time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups large flake rolled oats ¾ cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 ripe mashed banana ¼
In the days and weeks following your bariatric surgery, your healing and recovery are top priority. However, once you are feeling up to it and
May is Celiac Awareness Month. Do you know the difference between wheat allergy, Celiac Disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity? A wheat allergy is when the
Are you a good candidate for weight loss surgery? While there is a set criteria that patients need to meet in order to be considered
If you live outside of Ontario or even beyond Canada’s borders, SmartShape Weight Loss Centre welcomes you for surgery in Toronto. As a Bariatric Center of Excellence, our team of world-class surgeons and multi-disciplinary support staff, comprehensive offering of procedures, state-of-the-art surgical centre, and reputation for success attract men and women from across Canada and the United States who are ready for a lasting solution to obesity.
SmartShape has a multidisciplinary team of bariatric specialists who provide support for 5 years after surgery. Together, we help people achieve lasting weight loss and renewed quality of life. We serve patients from throughout Canada and Ontario, including Mississauga, Brampton, Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, and Niagara.