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Creamy Tahini Chickpea and Broccoli Pasta
Symptom check-in POTS: I had no POTS symptoms today — no dizziness when I stood up, no racing heart, and no trouble breathing with simple exercise. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had body aches and a red rash across my cheeks today. I wanted a warm anti-inflammatory-leaning meal today with broccoli, chickpeas, tahini, and whole-grain pasta. Disorder safety check Conditio

Devon Tonneson
Aug 54 min read


Creamy Peanut Chickpea Curry with Brown Rice
Symptom check-in POTS: I had no POTS symptoms today — no dizziness when I stood up, no racing heart, and no trouble breathing with simple exercise. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had body aches, a low fever, and a red rash across my cheeks today. I wanted something warm and anti-inflammatory today, so I made a chickpea curry with ginger, turmeric, tomatoes, peanuts, and

Devon Tonneson
Aug 45 min read


Creamy Butternut Squash & Red Lentil Soup with Greek Yogurt, Pumpkin Seeds, and Dill
Symptom Check-In: COVID: I had a fever, chills, congestion, a sore throat, and body aches today. My appetite was still low, so I wanted something hot and soft that I could eat slowly. POTS: I had worse dizziness every time I stood up today, and my heart rate jumped fast. I was also getting short of breath just walking around the apartment, so I made the soup with broth and enough salt to help me keep up with fluids and sodium. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine

Devon Tonneson
Jul 315 min read


Ginger-Turmeric Lentil Soup with Quinoa, Cilantro, and Greek Yogurt
Symptom check-in COVID: I had a fever, sore throat, congestion, body aches, and almost no appetite today. I kept getting chills even though I felt hot, and I wanted something warm and brothy that I could eat slowly. POTS: My dizziness was worse every time I stood up today, and my heart rate jumped fast. Being sick and barely drinking made it harder, so I wanted something with broth and salt today. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo,

Devon Tonneson
Jul 284 min read


Loaded Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Bacon, and Chives
Symptom check-in POTS: I had dizziness every time I stood up today, my heart rate jumped fast, and I got short of breath walking around the apartment today. I wanted something salty and filling, so I loaded a baked potato with bacon, sour cream, and extra salt. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had no rash, no body aches, no fever, and no nausea from my anti-rejection meds

Devon Tonneson
Jul 154 min read


Herbed Salmon and Avocado Tartare Bowl with Shaved Fennel
Symptom check-in POTS: I had no POTS symptoms today — no dizziness when I stood up, no racing heart, and no trouble breathing with simple exercise. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had body aches, a low fever, and a red rash across my cheeks today. I wanted an anti-inflammatory meal today, so I made salmon with avocado, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Disorder safety check Con

Devon Tonneson
Jul 123 min read


Warm Baby Potato Bowl with Herbed Cottage Cheese, Chives, and Cucumbers
Symptom check-in POTS: I had dizziness every time I stood up today and my heart rate jumped fast today. I wanted something salty with a real carb, so I salted the potatoes well and made the cottage-cheese base savory instead of leaving it plain. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had no rash, no body aches, no fever, and no nausea from my anti-rejection meds today. Disorder

Devon Tonneson
Jul 54 min read


Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado, Parmesan, and Croutons
Symptom check-in POTS: I had dizziness every time I stood up today and my heart rate jumped fast today. I wanted something salty and high-protein, so I seasoned the chicken well, used plenty of Parmesan, and made the dressing salty enough to actually help. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had no rash, no body aches, no fever, and no nausea from my anti-rejection meds today

Devon Tonneson
Jul 24 min read


Black Bean, Corn, Rice, Cucumber, and Tomato Bowl
Symptom check-in POTS: I had no POTS symptoms today — no dizziness when I stood up, no racing heart, and no trouble breathing with simple exercise. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had body aches and a red rash across my cheeks today. I wanted a simple anti-inflammatory-leaning meal today with beans, vegetables, and a straightforward carb. Disorder safety check Condition W

Devon Tonneson
Jun 213 min read


Black Bean, Quinoa, and Arugula Bowl
Symptom check-in POTS: I had no POTS symptoms today — no dizziness when I stood up, no racing heart, and no trouble breathing with simple exercise. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, no vomiting, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had body aches, a low fever, and a red rash across my cheeks today. I wanted a simple anti-inflammatory-leaning meal today with beans, whole grains, and leafy greens. Disorder safety check Condi

Devon Tonneson
Jun 193 min read


Crispy Chicken Kale Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Red Cabbage
Symptom check-in POTS: I had dizziness every time I stood up today and my heart rate jumped fast today. I wanted salt, protein, and a real carb, so I salted the chicken and quinoa well and ate this with electrolytes. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had body aches and a red rash across my cheeks today. I wanted an anti-inflammatory-leaning meal with leafy greens, avocado, quinoa, and o

Devon Tonneson
Jun 145 min read


Savory Beef Rice-Paper Dumplings with Creamy Cucumber Yogurt Salad
Symptom check-in POTS: I had dizziness every time I stood up today and my heart rate jumped fast today. I wanted something salty and substantial, so I seasoned the beef well and added a salty yogurt-cucumber side. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had no rash, no body aches, no fever, and no nausea from my anti-rejection meds today. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Se

Devon Tonneson
Jun 115 min read


Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Cheddar, and Greek Yogurt
Symptom check-in POTS: I had dizziness every time I stood up today and my heart rate jumped fast today. I wanted something salty and high-protein, so I seasoned the beef well, added cheese, and did not hold back on the salt. Vestibular migraine: I had no vestibular migraine symptoms today — no vertigo, no nausea, and no light sensitivity. Lupus: I had no rash, no body aches, no fever, and no nausea from my anti-rejection meds today. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why

Devon Tonneson
Jun 64 min read


Zucchini Fritters with Smoked Salmon, Greek Yogurt, and Walnuts
Symptom check-in POTS: None. Vestibular migraine: None. Lupus: My wrists and knuckles have been throbbing since this afternoon and by the time evening came around I was using two fingers to type because bending them hurt too much. The fatigue hit hard on top of it — that specific kind of tired that sleep doesn't really fix. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS — This meal doesn't specifically target POTS symptoms Vestibular migraine — This meal doesn't specifically

Devon Tonneson
May 252 min read


Salmon, Pea, and Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill
Symptom check-in POTS: None. Vestibular migraine: None. Lupus: Work has actually been really good this 2nd half of the week — I had enough energy to get through full days without crashing and my joints have been quieter than usual. I've been trying to be consistent about eating well and I think it's starting to make a difference. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS — This meal doesn't specifically target POTS symptoms Vestibular migraine — This meal doesn't specif

Devon Tonneson
May 222 min read


Roasted Chickpeas and Broccoli with Feta
Roasted Chickpeas and Broccoli with Feta Symptom check-in POTS: None. Vestibular migraine: None. Lupus: My joints were so swollen on Tuesday morning that I couldn't make a fist properly. Definitely need to adjust to my post-grad work hours! Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS — This meal doesn't specifically target POTS symptoms Vestibular migraine — This meal doesn't specifically target vestibular migraine symptoms Lupus Yes Chickpeas are rich in plant protein a

Devon Tonneson
May 202 min read


Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta
Symptom check-in POTS: None. Vestibular migraine: None. Lupus: My hands and wrists have been stiff by the end of every day and I've been coming home more exhausted than I ever was after a full day of classes. I think its because I have been moving myself out of my apartment for 5 days straight and its taken a toll on my joints. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS — This meal doesn't specifically target POTS symptoms Vestibular migraine — This meal doesn't specific

Devon Tonneson
May 182 min read


Baked Cod with Steamed Greens
Symptom check-in POTS: None. Vestibular migraine: I woke up with that heavy pressure behind my left eye that I know means a migraine is either coming or already here. The vertigo was mild today but the nausea was bad enough that I skipped breakfast entirely and just lay in bed until the afternoon. By the time I felt okay enough to eat I needed something that wasn't going to set anything off. Lupus: None. But again I am trying to prevent any flareups by eating more fish! Disor

Devon Tonneson
Apr 282 min read


Orecchiette Pasta Salad with Peas, Green Beans, and Cucumber
Symptom check-in POTS: None. Vestibular migraine: The nausea has been on and off for two days now. Today it was bad enough that I had to cancel lunch plans with my roommate because the idea of sitting in a restaurant felt impossible. Even scrolling on my phone was making it worse so I just put it down and lay there for a while. Lupus: None. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS — This meal doesn't specifically target POTS symptoms Vestibular migraine Yes Cold pasta

Devon Tonneson
Apr 172 min read


Crispy Chicken Cutlet Bowl with Potato Wedges, Lettuce, and Ranch
Symptom Check in: POTS: I had a really long day on campus and by the time I got home I'd been upright and moving for hours. My heart rate was all over the place on the subway ride back and I felt that familiar heavy crash the second I sat down. I hadn't eaten enough during the day and I could feel it catching up with me. Vestibular migraine: None. Lupus: None. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Potato wedges provide dense slow-release carbohydrates that help

Devon Tonneson
Apr 142 min read
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