Mindful Eating
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
June 14, 2019
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Oatmeal Snack Bites
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
June 6, 2019
Post-Bariatric Surgery Exercises You Can Try
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 23, 2019
Me and My MGB | May
My surgery day has finally arrived! The build up to this day is like the build up to your wedding day! So many emotions. Most
May 21, 2019
Celiac Awareness Month
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
May 21, 2019
Am I a Good Candidate for the Gastric Sleeve?
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
May 9, 2019
Me and My MGB | April
Surgery is booked! Time to get organized. Documents, payments, and bloodwork… Oh my! It’s so easy to get overwhelmed during this time of preparation but
April 24, 2019
9 Myths About Bariatric Surgery Exposed
Are you considering having bariatric surgery to help in weight loss efforts? With so much information available to you, such as Internet resources and books
April 22, 2019
Accredited Master Surgeon designation awarded to SmartShape surgeon
Congratulations to one of our surgeons for being the first in Canada to receive the Surgical Review Corporation’s (SRC) Accredited Master Surgeon in Metabolic and
April 16, 2019
Gas 101: What To Do After Surgery
We have all experienced the sense of bloating, cramping, belching, flatulence and even pain that intestinal gas can generate. Many individuals can recall experiencing an
April 9, 2019
Taco Soup Recipe
Makes: 13 cups Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large stalks of onion, chopped
April 2, 2019
Me and My MGB | March
Got the ok from the doctor… now what? After my consultation, I’m on such a high… ready for anything. Then the fear sets in. Should
March 20, 2019
5 Surprising Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Is bariatric surgery on your mind? Whether you’ve recently had bariatric surgery or are considering a future weight loss procedure, you may be curious about
March 19, 2019
March is Nutrition Month!
March is Nutrition Month and this year we focus on celebrating food as nourishment and so much more, as it unlocks the potential of food
March 19, 2019
Can Losing Weight Affect Your Heart Health?
Losing weight can help improve your quality of life in so many ways. What most people don’t realize is that losing weight affects so much
March 18, 2019