Optifast is medically supervised weight loss program Brampton | Markham
647-FOOD-DOC (647-366-3362)
8 SHADLOCK STREET UNIT 1 MARKHAM ON L3S 3K9
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Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday Once or twice a month
8:30 AM -3:30 PM
Sunday Closed
One Time Dietitian Consultation + Meal Plan

60 MINUTE ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION WITH REGISTERED DIETITIAN + INDIVIDUALIZED MEAL PLAN

Dietary guidance and meal planning to support clients with following medical conditions.

  • Cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Prediabetes/
    Borderline Diabetes
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Kidney Disease, Kidney stones
  • Fatty Liver Disease/NASH/
    NAFLD
  • PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)

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Weight Loss Programs
Weight Loss Programs

Our weight management programs are led by professional experts including physicians and registered dietitians. We aim to provide tailored solutions for weight management based on your medical condition, cultural preferences, and baseline body weight. Our programs are based on small, bite sized behavior changes that are guided by health professionals and are easy to fit into your current lifestyle.

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The Serious Solution for Weight Management

The OPTIFAST® program (Medically Supervised program by our team of doctors and registered dietitian - in person and online)

The OPTIFAST® program is a medically supervised weight loss program that closely monitors and assesses patient progress towards better health and emotional well-being.

The program utilizes a prescription based nutritionally balanced meal replacement plan that transitions to self-prepared ‘everyday’ meals, in conjunction with comprehensive patient education and support.

RESULTS Clinical studies using a comprehensive weight management program have shown positive results:
14-20%
Average Weight Loss!
12-15%
Average Decrease In Cholesterol!
7-10%
Average Decrease In Blood Pressure!
16%
Average Decrease In Waist Circumference !
Disclaimer: Individual results may vary.

OPTIFAST® Meal Replacement Program Features

Simple and effective, OPTIFAST® meal replacement shakes allow you to benefit from:

  • High-quality, complete nutrition pre-portioned and calorie-controlled servings
  • quick and simple preparation
  • freedom from having to make food choices

  • Continuous support and supervision from our team of medical experts including doctors and registered dietitian

  • Nutrition education modules to help you learn healthier eating and lifestyle habits

HOW DOES THE OPTIFAST® PROGRAM WORK?

The OPTIFAST® Program is recommended for those with a BMI >30 kg/m2 or a BMI >27 kg/m2 with weight-related medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, PCOS to name a few. OPTIFAST® Program is comprised of 3 phases which typically lasts for 26 to 52 weeks.

12 weeks of full or partial meal replacement

Active Weight Loss Phase (1-12 weeks)

Patients are evaluated by our doctors, Dr. Gupta or Dr. Mehta, and medically monitored throughout the program. Patients receive one on one nutrition support from our registered dietitian, Jenifer. Patients who opt for full meal replacement program consume a diet of nutritionally complete OPTIFAST® full meal replacement shakes. Whereas patients who opt for partial meal replacement program replace 2-3 meals with nutritionally complete OPTIFAST® full meal replacement shakes and eat 1-2 meals based on individualized meal plans provided to patients by our dietitian.

Transitioning to a healthy and balanced food-based diet

Transition Phase (13 to 18 weeks)

Gradually, patients transition back to self-prepared foods while they attend one-on-one nutrition sessions with our dietitian, who helps them create goal supportive lifestyle habits and provides nutritionally balanced meals and snack ideas

Up to 52 weeks with diet and lifestyle support for weight maintenance

Ongoing (Long term)

Patients are encouraged to participate in ongoing support sessions to help maintain their weight loss and manage their long-term weight goals. This phase may also include partial meal replacements.

References

  • Drawert S, Bedford K, Largent D. Change in glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol with weight loss in medically obese patients. Obes Res. 1996; 4(SI):67S
  • Wadden TA, Frey DL. A multicenter evaluation of a proprietary weight loss program for the treatment of marked obesity: A five-year follow-up. Int J Eat Disord. 1997; 22:203-212
  • Bischoff et al. Multicentre evaluation of an interdisciplinary 52-week weight loss program for obesity with regard to boy weight, comorbidites and quality of life-a prospective study. Inter J Obes. 2011. June 1-11.
  • Shiau JY, So DYF, Dent RR. Effects on diabetes medications, weight and glycated hemoglobin among adult patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes: 6-month observations from a full meal replacement, low-calorie diet weight management program. Can J Diabetes 42 (2018) 56–60.

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    Sat Once or twice a month
    8:30 AM -3:30 PM
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