Low Carb Spotlight: Breadless
There’s a new restaurant tucked away in the Rivertown neighborhood of Detroit called Breadless, serving on-the-go low-carb sandwiches and bowls packed with delicious ingredients and dressings, taking the city by storm with their innovative idea of using hearty leafy greens to wrap their sandwiches in place of more conventional lettuce wraps.
Macronutrients Explained
Foods contain 3 macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It can be helpful to understand what foods contain these nutrients and how our bodies use them. Let’s dive deeper into these macronutrients to better understand what they do and where they are found.
Ordering Low-Carb at Fast Food Restaurants
In this blog post, we’ll be sharing our picks of low-carb meals and sides that we discovered at common fast food restaurants.
10 Tips to Shop Low-Carb on a Budget
As food prices continue to rise, grocery shopping can feel like a wallet-draining activity! But fear not, there are many easy ways to save cash on your weekly grocery shopping run while still eating low-carb.
Navigating Holidays and Social Gatherings on a Low Carb Lifestyle
Navigating the holiday season and social gatherings can be tricky, especially if you want to be mindful about your food and drink choices.
Managing Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
In this post, we will walk through how to identify low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, and what to do if your blood sugar does go too low.
Low Carb Dollar Store Roundup
Dollar stores are hidden treasures when it comes to food deals and low prices. Here is a roundup of our best low-carb items that you can find at your local dollar store.
Tips and Tricks For Low-Carb Eating on the Road
It can be difficult to maintain a low carbohydrate lifestyle when work requires you to be on the road. With a little planning, eating healthy while on the go can be managed.
Rina Hisamatsu, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian and health educator for the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes.
Rina answers these common questions about starting a low carb lifestyle:
Rina Hisamatsu, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian and health educator for the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes.
In this video, Rina gives tips to help empower you to make thoughtful decisions during the holiday season for your diabetes management and overall health.
Rina Hisamatsu, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian and health educator for the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes.
In this 5-minute video, Rina will walk through a guided meditation on mindful eating.Take time to savor a piece of dark chocolate, a fresh or frozen berry, or even a spoonful of leftovers. This video will help you tune in to all five senses as a part of your daily eating habits.
Rina Hisamatsu, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian and health educator for the Michigan Collaborative for Type 2 Diabetes.
In this video, Rina will walk you through how to add the right amount of fats and proteins to your low carb meal.