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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 27, 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 18, 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 12, 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 11, 20251 min read


Peach and Cottage Cheese Toast
Symptom check-in Energy : decent, fragile POTS : stable as long as I ate Head : clear Migraine : quiet GI : cooperative Why this meal made sense This is one of those meals that looks indulgent but is actually structured : Protein from cottage cheese Salt (lightly) if you add prosciutto Carbs from toast to prevent a crash Natural sweetness from peaches instead of sugar It hits enough of everything without going overboard. Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS

Devon Tonneson
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Eggs + Cottage Cheese Toast with Prosciutto & Tomatoes
Disorder impact Condition How it landed Why POTS Helpful Eggs + cottage cheese = protein + sodium = more stable morning Lupus Neutral Nothing inflammatory-heavy here, gentle start Vestibular migraine Mostly safe Savory, no sugar spike, tomatoes were fine today What’s on the plate Soft eggs (not overcooked - texture matters) Toast layered with cottage cheese for protein without heaviness Prosciutto for salt and flavor Warm tomatoes for acidity without raw sharpness This is o

Devon Tonneson
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Creamy Cucumber–Chickpea Bowl
This was a POTS-y day. I got out of the car and immediately felt that familiar rush - heart rate spiking, vision going fuzzy around the edges, that “oh cool I might need to sit on the curb” feeling. Not a full crash, but enough that standing in the kitchen sounded miserable. I wanted something cold , salty , and low-effort . No stove. No multitasking. Just food I could eat slowly while sitting down and letting my body calm itself. This bowl was exactly that. Disorder impact

Devon Tonneson
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Crispy Halloumi & Avocado Toast
Disorder Helpful / Neutral / Risk Rationale POTS Helpful Halloumi is naturally salty and high-protein, which helps with blood volume and energy. Lupus Neutral Higher fat, but not inflammatory for me on lower-pain days. Skip if joints are flaring. Vestibular migraine Depends Aged cheeses can be a trigger for some. Halloumi is usually lower-histamine than others, but personal tolerance matters. What this is Thick toast, smashed avocado, and aggressively crispy halloumi with chi

Devon Tonneson
Aug 23, 20251 min read


High Salt Eggs
Disorder impact Disorder Helpful? Rationale POTS Helpful Eggs provide protein to stabilize blood sugar. Adding salt helps support blood volume on low-energy days. Lupus Neutral-to-supportive Gentle, cooked foods are easier on joints and digestion. No inflammatory triggers or heavy spices. Vestibular migraine Helpful Soft texture, warm temperature, no citrus or vinegar, low sensory load. Ingredients — makes one plate Item Amount Notes Eggs 2 Room temp if possible Butter or oli

Devon Tonneson
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Quick PBJ + banana Toast
i didn’t wake up hungry. i was halfway through my morning before it hit me all at once - that hollow, shaky feeling where my hands feel a little weak and my brain starts lagging behind my body. Condition How it fits POTS Helpful as a quick stabilizer. Carbs + fat help stop the drop, but I usually add electrolytes or something salty alongside it. Lupus Supportive. Soft foods like this are easy on my body when energy is low and joints feel heavy. Vestibular migraine Usually saf

Devon Tonneson
Aug 17, 20251 min read


Greek Yogurt with Blood Orange, Pistachio, and Honey
This was a low-symptom afternoon. No POTS dizziness, no lupus joint pain, and no migraine warning signs. I wanted something cold and easy after walking back from campus - filling enough to hold me over, but not heavy. This is a “safe on good days” bowl for me. Not something I’d reach for during a migraine-prone window, but steady when my body is calm. Disorder impact Disorder Helpful? Rationale POTS No This bowl is naturally low in sodium (< 100 mg). It’s refreshing and has p

Devon Tonneson
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Strawberry-Coconut Recovery Smoothie
Symptom Check in: I've had a rash and low grade fever all day - classic lupus flare for me. I wanted a cold, antioxidant-rich drink that...

Devon Tonneson
Aug 3, 20251 min read


Rainbow-Fruit Greek Yogurt Bowl
Symptom context All three of my usual suspects are quiet this afternoon—no POTS dizziness, no lupus joint pain, and no sign of a...

Devon Tonneson
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Blueberry-Ricotta Croissant
Quiet morning all around—no orthostatic dizziness, joints only mildly stiff, and no migraine aura. I wanted something quick and pleasant...

Devon Tonneson
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Sunny-Side Egg & Avocado Plate
Targeted disorders after salting Disorder Effect Why Lupus flare-up ✔︎ Avocado’s monounsaturated fat, egg-yolk vitamin D, and...

Devon Tonneson
Jul 26, 20251 min read


Smoked-Salmon Avocado Toast
Morning symptom log I woke up to heavy light-headedness the instant I stood— I felt like i was going to pass out. My joints were only...

Devon Tonneson
Jul 26, 20251 min read


Banana-Blueberry Power Oats
This morning’s symptom log I woke up with noticeable knee stiffness and low-grade wrist pain—my signal that a lupus symptom flare-up is...

Devon Tonneson
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
Quick tropical smoothie with turmeric and coconut—easy on histamine, gentle on joints, and ready in three minutes on a lupus flare-up morning.

Devon Tonneson
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Chia‑Berry Power Bowl
Why I eat it This bowl is my quick go‑to when a lupus symptom flare‑up leaves my joints stiff and my gut feeling off. Chia seeds deliver...

Devon Tonneson
Jul 22, 20251 min read


Cottage‑Cheese & Egg Power Bowl
Simple cottage cheese + egg combo—450 mg sodium and 26 g protein in three minutes when a light POTS flare up occurs

Devon Tonneson
Jul 21, 20251 min read
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