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Crispy Chicken Cutlet Bowl with Roasted Potatoes, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes
Symptom check-in POTS: I felt dizzy when I stood up and my heart rate spiked fast. I needed a salty, filling meal that would not leave me shaky an hour later. Potatoes plus protein usually does that for me. Vestibular migraine: I had head pressure and light sensitivity. I did not want anything acidic or spicy. Tomatoes can be risky, so I kept the portion small and did not add vinegar or hot sauce. Lupus: My joints ached, especially my hands. Standing for long was hard, so

Devon Tonneson
1 day ago2 min read


Blackened Salmon Bowl with Broccolini and Purple Sweet Potatoes
Symptom check-in POTS: upright fatigue in the late afternoon - wanted steady carbs + salt + protein without a heavy, greasy meal Vestibular migraine: low-level head pressure - avoided citrus, vinegar, and spicy heat; kept flavors warm and savory Lupus: mild joint stiffness - aimed for anti-inflammatory fats (salmon) and a balanced plate with fiber Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt plus complex carbs plus protein supports blood volume and steadier ene

Devon Tonneson
Jan 152 min read


Seared Tuna Rice Bowl with Cucumber–Mint Salad
Symptom check-in POTS: Felt physically steady but low energy - needed protein and salt without a heavy or greasy meal Vestibular migraine: Low-level head pressure earlier in the day - cautious around spice and strong flavors, chose cooling ingredients to balance Lupus: Mild joint stiffness and fatigue - wanted anti-inflammatory fats and minimal cooking stress on the body Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Protein + rice provides stable energy without heavines

Devon Tonneson
Jan 132 min read


Falafel & Roasted Sweet Potato Flatbread Bowl with Tahini
Symptom check-in POTS: Midday energy dip with leg heaviness after standing and walking earlier - needed salt, carbs, and protein together to stabilize without a sugar spike Vestibular migraine: Low-grade dizziness and visual sensitivity - avoided sharp acidity and heat, wanted soft textures with muted flavors Lupus: General inflammatory fatigue with mild joint soreness - focused on warm, filling food and avoided raw-heavy or overly fibrous greens Disorder safety check Conditi

Devon Tonneson
Jan 32 min read


Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato & Broccolini Bowl with Tofu
Symptom check-in POTS: Late-day fatigue with mild shakiness after being upright too long - needed dense carbs, salt, and protein without a huge volume of food Vestibular migraine: Slight head heaviness and light sensitivity earlier in the day - wanted savory, warm food and avoided acidity and sharp spice Lupus: General inflammatory ache and hand stiffness - focused on cooked vegetables and anti-inflammatory fats, nothing raw-heavy Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why PO

Devon Tonneson
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Soy-Sauced Noodles with Cabbage and Scallions
Symptom check-in POTS: Late-day fatigue with mild weakness and that hollow, low-energy feeling - needed fast carbs and salt that wouldn’t sit too heavy Vestibular migraine: Background head pressure, no vertigo or nausea yet - avoiding spice and acid, but tolerating small amounts of savory umami Lupus: General joint achiness, especially knees and wrists - wanted warm food with minimal prep and no deep frying Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Noodles + salt he

Devon Tonneson
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Crispy Salmon Bowl with Kale, Roasted Squash, Chickpeas, Avocado, and Yogurt Dill Sauce
Symptom check-in POTS: Late-afternoon energy dip with leg heaviness and mild lightheadedness after standing - needed salt, protein, and fat together to stay upright without crashing Vestibular migraine: Low-grade head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoiding citrus, vinegar, and sharp spice; prioritizing creamy textures and steady blood sugar Lupus: Joint stiffness in wrists and fingers with general inflammation fatigue - wanted omega-3 fats and warm food without excess oil

Devon Tonneson
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes, Cucumber Tomato Salad, and Yogurt
Symptom check-in POTS: Midday upright fatigue with mild leg heaviness and brain fog - needed salt, protein, and carbs without a blood sugar crash Vestibular migraine: Background dizziness and light sensitivity - avoiding acidic dressings and sharp flavors, sticking to soft textures Lupus: Mild joint stiffness and low stamina - wanted something filling but not inflammatory or greasy Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Protein + carbs + salt from meatballs and p

Devon Tonneson
Dec 14, 20252 min read


Mushroom, Quinoa & Arugula Bowl (with Crispy Shrimp)
Symptom check-in POTS: upright fatigue and mild lightheadedness around dinner - needed steady carbs + salt without heaviness Vestibular migraine: low-level head pressure, no nausea - avoiding heat-spice and strong acidity Lupus: joint stiffness in hands - wanted anti-inflammatory fats and warm (not hot) food Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt + carbs + protein balance Lupus Yes Minimal oil, no deep frying Vestibular migraine Yes Low spice, no acid, s

Devon Tonneson
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Turkish Eggs (Çılbır)
Symptom check-in (specific to this meal) Vestibular migraine: woke up with head heaviness and mild motion sensitivity - needed soft textures and no sharp acidity POTS: morning weakness and slow-to-start circulation - protein + salt without a blood sugar spike Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain - aiming for anti-inflammatory fats without heaviness Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Protein + salt, no sugar spike Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory fats Vesti

Devon Tonneson
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Crispy Katsu with Japanese Curry, Rice, and Carrot Slaw
Symptom check-in Vestibular migraine: low-grade head pressure and visual fuzz earlier in the day - needed warm, predictable carbs POTS: lightheaded on standing, especially late afternoon - salt + rice were non-negotiable Lupus: fatigue without joint inflammation - body felt heavy, not inflamed Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Salt + carbs + protein Lupus Yes No inflammatory spice load Vestibular migraine Yes Warm, low-acid, no heat Ingredients (1–2 ser

Devon Tonneson
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Steak with Roasted Beets, Herbed Yogurt, and Brussels Sprouts
Symptom Check In POTS: felt physically weak and a little shaky earlier in the evening - needed iron and protein to feel grounded Vestibular migraine: no active head pain , but visual fatigue and that “everything feels loud” sensation Lupus: joint heaviness and low-level inflammation, especially knees and hands Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Iron + protein combo Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory balance Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp acid or spice Ingred

Devon Tonneson
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Pan-Seared Chicken Patties with Cabbage–Cucumber Salad
Symptom check-in POTS: felt lightheaded earlier in the day, especially when standing up quickly - this meal helped ground me without making me sleepy Vestibular migraine: no spinning, but that faint off-balance feeling in my head that shows up when I haven’t had enough protein Lupus: low-level joint stiffness in my wrists, not painful, just tight and inflamed-feeling Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Protein-forward, not carb-heavy Lupus Yes Simple fats

Devon Tonneson
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Lentils & Rice with Roasted Carrots and Lemon-Dill Yogurt
Symptom check-in POTS: legs felt heavy and weak, like standing would drain me faster than usual Vestibular migraine: low-grade head pressure, not spinning, but the kind that gets worse if I forget to eat Lupus: mild joint stiffness in my hands, not flaring, just that dull inflammatory ache Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Balanced carbs + salt = steadier energy Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory, not heavy Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp flavors, no sugar sp

Devon Tonneson
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Steak, Eggs, and Avocado
Symptom check-in (specific to this meal) POTS: woke up with low blood pressure, shaky limbs, and that hollow “I’m upright but not fueled” feeling Vestibular migraine: mild head pressure, but no spinning - I knew under-eating would make it worse Lupus: deep muscle fatigue rather than joint pain, the kind that feels like your body didn’t recharge overnight Disorder safety check Condition Safe? Why POTS Helpful Salt, fat, protein = better circulation support Lupus Neutral →

Devon Tonneson
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Pan-Seared White Fish with Broccoli, Avocado, and Greens
Symptom check-in POTS: legs felt heavy and circulation sluggish earlier, but no dizziness or tachycardia Vestibular migraine: head felt clear, but I had that fragile “don’t push it” sensation where greasy or spicy food would have been a mistake Lupus: low-grade joint stiffness and a subtle inflammatory ache, especially in my hands Disorder safety check Condition Safe? Why POTS Yes No blood sugar crash, no post-meal dizziness Lupus Helpful Anti-inflammatory, low GI stress V

Devon Tonneson
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Steak with Sweet Potato Mash and Sautéed Mushroo
How my symptoms showed up POTS: that weak, almost buzzing feeling in my legs after being upright too long - not dizziness, but clear circulatory fatigue Migraine: no head pain yet, but slowed thinking and pressure behind my eyes, the kind that shows up when I’m under-fueled Lupus: deep muscle fatigue and heaviness, especially in my arms and shoulders - not joint pain, just exhaustion Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein + carbs reduced shakine

Devon Tonneson
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Lemon Chicken with Olives, Garlic, and Crisped Bread
How my symptoms showed up POTS: that creeping post-meal shakiness you get when you’ve gone too long without enough protein - heart rate felt jumpy, legs weak Migraine: early warning signs - light sensitivity and that hollow feeling behind the eyes, not pain yet but close Lupus: muscle fatigue rather than joint pain, the kind that shows up after a long day when my body needs real fuel Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein + salt reduced shakines

Devon Tonneson
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Fried Chickpea Tostadas with Cheese and Pickled Onions
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness earlier in the day, especially when standing after sitting, improved once I ate Migraine: mild, diffuse head pressure without 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 helped reduce symptoms Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, controlled spice, predictable

Devon Tonneson
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Roasted Cabbage with Yogurt Sauce and Chili Oil
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse with prolonged standing Migraine: low-grade head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue with a slowed, weighted feeling, no joint pain or active skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm food + salt supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, low-sugar, controll

Devon Tonneson
Oct 7, 20252 min read
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