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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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