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Yogurt Bowl with Strawberries, Raspberries, Figs, Coconut, and Almonds
My Symptom Check IN: POTS: No POTS symptoms today. Vestibular migraine: No vestibular migraine symptoms today - no vertigo, no nausea, no light sensitivity. Lupus: No lupus symptoms today - no joint pain or stiffness. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Not targeted Mostly a snack unless you add salt or pair with something more substantial Vestibular migraine Conditionally Figs and raspberries can be fine, but sweetness and certain fruits trigger some people; k

Devon Tonneson
6 days ago1 min read


Yogurt Bowl with Banana, Pomegranate, Berry Compote, Granola, and Pumpkin Seeds
Symptom check-in POTS: Morning fatigue with mild shakiness before eating - needed quick carbs plus protein and a little salt without something heavy or hot Vestibular migraine: Slight head pressure on waking, no vertigo - kept flavors cool and gentle, avoided citrus and strong spice Lupus: General body fatigue, no joint swelling - wanted anti-inflammatory fats and easy digestion without cooking Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Mostly Carbs + protein help, but v

Devon Tonneson
Jan 82 min read


Papaya Breakfast Boats with Yogurt, Blueberries, Hemp Seeds, and Tahini
Symptom check-in POTS: Low appetite and mild morning lightheadedness - needed hydration, natural sugars, and gentle protein without heaviness Vestibular migraine: Subtle head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoiding citrus, sharp acidity, and strong spices; soft fruit and creamy textures felt safest Lupus: General fatigue and low-grade joint achiness - wanted anti-inflammatory foods that were cooling and easy to digest Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Cautiou

Devon Tonneson
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Yellow Squash and Zucchini Omelet with Arugula, Feta, and Pesto
Symptom check-in POTS: Morning upright weakness with shaky legs and mild tachycardia - needed protein and salt early without a heavy carb load Vestibular migraine: Light sensitivity and slight motion intolerance - avoiding sharp acidity and strong smells; soft eggs and mild herbs felt safest Lupus: Hand and wrist stiffness on waking with general inflammatory fatigue - wanted warm food and gentle fats without frying Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Mostly Protei

Devon Tonneson
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Greek Yogurt Bowl with Mixed Frozen Berries and Honey
Symptom check-in POTS: Late-morning energy dip with mild shakiness after being upright for a while - needed protein and quick carbs without volume or heaviness Vestibular migraine: Low-grade head pressure and light sensitivity earlier in the day - tolerated cold food but avoiding citrus, chocolate, and strong flavors Lupus: General fatigue, no acute joint pain - wanted something easy, no cooking, and not inflammatory Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Mostly yes

Devon Tonneson
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Mini Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Raspberries and Almonds
Symptom check-in POTS: Morning upright fatigue with mild shakiness before breakfast - needed protein + carbs early, without a big blood sugar spike Vestibular migraine: Slept poorly with light sound sensitivity - keeping flavors gentle and avoiding citrus or chocolate Lupus: Hand and wrist stiffness on waking - wanted warm food with protein and anti-inflammatory fats, no heavy grease Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Protein + carbs help stabilize morning sy

Devon Tonneson
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Chocolate Fig Rice Cakes with Tahini Drizzle and Seeds
Symptom check-in POTS: Late-afternoon energy dip with lightheadedness when standing - needed something quick with carbs and fat, but not heavy or hot Vestibular migraine: Visual sensitivity and faint head pressure - avoiding caffeine, citrus, and strong contrasts in flavor Lupus: Low-level fatigue, no joint pain today - wanted minimal prep and no inflammatory oils Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes, in small portions Fast carbs help, but rice cakes alone aren

Devon Tonneson
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Chia–Oat Breakfast Bowl with Warm Berry Compote, Banana, Coconut, and Walnuts
Symptom check-in POTS: Woke up with mild tachycardia and that hollow, floaty feeling before eating - needed slow hydration, steady carbs, and something cold-neutral (not icy) Vestibular migraine: Low-grade head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoided citrus, sharp acidity, and overly sweet fruit Lupus: Morning fatigue with slight hand stiffness - wanted soft textures, no chewing strain, and anti-inflammatory fats Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Mostly yes Ch

Devon Tonneson
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Creamy Oatmeal with Warm Persimmon, Chia, and Spiced Nuts
Symptom check-in POTS: Morning lightheadedness on standing and low blood pressure feeling - needed slow-release carbs with some salt-adjacent grounding and no cold foods Vestibular migraine: Subtle head pressure with sound sensitivity - avoided sharp sweetness, cold milk, and anything acidic or crunchy-heavy Lupus: Whole-body fatigue and mild hand stiffness - wanted warm, soft food that required minimal effort to eat and digest Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS

Devon Tonneson
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Chia Pudding with Passionfruit
How my symptoms showed up POTS: not dizzy, but that heavy, slow feeling where blood pressure feels stable yet motivation lags Vestibular migraine: no head pain, but mild fog and sensory dullness - the kind that shows up when I need gentle fuel, not stimulation Lupus: gut felt sensitive and inflamed-adjacent, like I needed something cooling and predictable Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Neutral–helpful No crash, steady energy Lupus Helpful Gentle on dige

Devon Tonneson
Nov 1, 20251 min read


Banana Bread with Honey Butter
POTS: soft dizziness when standing, not dramatic but persistent, the kind that comes with low blood volume rather than exertion Migraine: no pain, but a dull pressure behind my eyes and sensitivity to effort, usually a sign I need quick, reliable carbs Lupus: low-grade fatigue with heaviness in my hands, no inflammation, just slowed recovery Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Carbs raised energy quickly Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular

Devon Tonneson
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Yogurt with Poached Pear, Fig, and Seeds
How my symptoms showed up POTS: not dizzy, but that soft internal weakness where standing feels possible yet draining - appetite was there, but volume tolerance was low Migraine: pressure-free head, but lingering nausea and sound sensitivity that made crunchy or heavy food unappealing Lupus: whole-body fatigue with a faint ache in my hands and wrists - nothing sharp, just reduced stamina Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein without volume stra

Devon Tonneson
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Papaya Bowl with Blueberries and Seed Mix
How my symptoms showed up POTS: that hollow, jittery feeling where my heart felt fine but my body clearly needed something - mild tremor in my hands, worse when I stood up Migraine: early nausea without head pain, plus sensitivity to heaviness or grease Lupus: no joint pain, but a low-grade internal fatigue where dense foods sounded unappealing Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Quick carbs + hydration reduced shakiness Lupus Safe Light, anti-inflam

Devon Tonneson
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Ricotta Toast with Yellow Tomatoes and Chives
How my symptoms showed up POTS: sluggish circulation without dizziness - that heavy, slow feeling where standing feels possible but effortful Migraine: cognitive fuzz and eye strain rather than pain, usually a sign I need gentle fuel soon Lupus: mild hand stiffness and low-grade fatigue, not a flare, just reduced tolerance for effort Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs supported sluggish circulation Lupus Safe Soft textures, low inflamma

Devon Tonneson
Oct 25, 20251 min read


Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Pickled Onions
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse after standing without eating Migraine: mild bilateral head pressure, no nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain or active skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, low-sugar, predictable Ingredients (1 serving) 1

Devon Tonneson
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Oatmeal with Warm Cinnamon Apples and Yogurt
How my symptoms showed up POTS: morning lightheadedness and tachycardia on standing, worse before eating Migraine: dull frontal pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: heavy, flu-like fatigue but no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm carbs first thing reduced symptoms Lupus Safe Gentle, no inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Mild sweetness, no sharp sensory input Ingredients (1 servin

Devon Tonneson
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Cinnamon Sugar Pierogi
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse when I delayed eating Migraine: low-grade bilateral head pressure, no nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm carbs helped reduce lightheadedness Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Mild sweetness, no sharp sensory input Ingredients (1 serving) 6–8

Devon Tonneson
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Caramelized Banana on Peanut Butter Toast
How my symptoms showed up Heavy fatigue with that hollow, low-fuel feeling Mild nausea that improved once I started eating Head pressure without light sensitivity Felt noticeably better about ten minutes after finishing Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Carbs + fat helped stabilize me Lupus Safe Simple ingredients, no inflammatory load Vestibular migraine Depends Bananas are fine for me, sweetness kept in check Ingredients (1 serving) Toasted bread Pe

Devon Tonneson
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Chia Pudding with Yogurt and Berry Swirl
How my symptoms showed up Dull pressure in my temples with intermittent nausea Light sensitivity, no spinning yet Body felt heavy and slow, especially standing Appetite present but fragile Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Eating early helped stabilize me Lupus Safe Gentle, no inflammatory load Vestibular migraine Generally safe Cold + soft was tolerable Ingredients (1 serving) Chia pudding (pre-soaked) Plain yogurt Berry compote or mashed berries Opt

Devon Tonneson
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Yogurt Bowl with Persimmon, Granola, and Peanut Butter
How my symptoms showed up Sharp pain in my temples with intermittent nausea Light sensitivity but no spinning Skin calm earlier, later noticed a butterfly rash spreading toward my neck Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Eating early + protein helped stabilize me Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Depends Persimmon is fine for me in small portions Ingredients (1 serving) Plain yogurt (full-fat or Greek) Ripe persimmon, sliced Granol

Devon Tonneson
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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