A good ratio of macronutrients for a standard low carb diet is 5-15% carbs, 40-50% protein, and 30-35% fat. Ratios differ and favor fat more than protein on different variations of the low carb diet, such as the keto diet, however. What is a “ratio”? To be clear, when I talk about ratios, I am talking about ratios of macronutrients. Macronutrients are “the nutrients your body needs in large amounts, which include fat, carbohydrates, and protein.”  Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for the body. They provide energy for the central nervous system and muscles during exercise or movement. Carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and fibers found in vegetables, fruits, grains, and…