Carbohydrates are essential for the well-being of the body and must never be lacking in a healthy and balanced diet .
However, there are people who by necessity or choice follow a low carbohydrate diet . The best known is ketogenic or keto, which involves cutting back on carbohydrates and increasing your fat intake. In this type of diet carbohydrates should represent about 2-4% of calories and the ratio between fats, carbohydrates and proteins should be four to one.
Perhaps the most complicated meal for those who decide, or are forced by specific medical conditions, to eat this way, is probably breakfast , since low-carb options are more limited.
However, one way to start the day with the right nutrients is to drink a smoothie . There are many, in fact, those low in carbohydrates that you can alternate and implement in your routine at the table.