Like many people using therapeutic keto to support mental health, we rely on simple, sustainable meals. Metabolic therapy has been transformative for us, but living with persistent mental illness means that life can be overwhelming—and when that happens, food has to stay uncomplicated. The truth is, we don’t always have the energy for creative recipes or picture-perfect plates. What we do have is a rhythm of meals that are nourishing, repeatable, and help keep us steady.

Here’s what an average day looks like in our home—on the good days and the messy ones:

Breakfast

• Bulletproof coffee with butter and MCT oil
• Fried eggs in plenty of butter
   (Sometimes it’s at the table, sometimes it’s reheated hours later—both are fine.)

Midday Snack

• A fat bomb from the fridge
• A spoonful of peanut butter
• Or just a handful of nuts grabbed between errands

Lunch

• A big romaine salad with olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and parmesan
   (Quick to throw together, even when motivation is low.)

Dinner

• A fatty meat like ground beef, chicken thighs, or pork
• A simple low-carb veggie—broccoli, cauliflower rice, or zucchini
   (Most nights it’s whatever we can get on the table without too much fuss.)
  

Extras When Needed

• A savory treat if we have the time or energy (like bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers or zucchini fries)
• Seasonal keto-friendly sips
• Another fat bomb from the fridge when motivation is low
  

What makes this work isn’t perfection—it’s simplicity. Sticking to meals we can repeat day after day takes the stress out of food decisions, and that consistency gives us room to experience what therapeutic keto really offers: more energy, more stability, and moments of joy in the middle of real life.