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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 Salmon with Tomato Fusilli and Asparagus
Symptom check-in POTS: heavy-leg fatigue and that drained feeling after a long day upright - needed protein + carbs without a salt bomb Vestibular migraine: mild head pressure, not spinning, but visually sensitive - avoided sharp flavors and acidity Lupus: low-grade muscle soreness and stiffness, especially shoulders and hips Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Balanced protein + carbs Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory fats Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp acid

Devon Tonneson
Nov 12, 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


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 31, 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 29, 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 28, 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 26, 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 22, 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 21, 20252 min read


Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Butter and Parmesan
How my symptoms showed up POTS: legs felt heavy and unresponsive, that slow internal drop you get when blood volume feels off rather than true dizziness Migraine: no head pain, but neck stiffness and jaw tension that usually shows up when I haven’t eaten enough Lupus: deep fatigue with a cold, achey undertone - not inflammatory pain, more like my body needed grounding Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs helped with heaviness Lupus Safe G

Devon Tonneson
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad
How my symptoms showed up POTS: felt flushed and weak rather than dizzy; standing still made things worse than walking Migraine: no head pain, but pressure sensitivity around my temples and jaw Lupus: skin felt reactive and warm; fatigue paired with a mild “sick” heaviness Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Cooling + salt helped with flushing Lupus Safe No inflammatory load; skin tolerated well Vestibular migraine Safe No sharp flavors or sugar spik

Devon Tonneson
Oct 15, 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 13, 20251 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 11, 20251 min read


Spiced Chickpea Toast with Avocado and Cream Cheese
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse when I delayed eating Migraine: mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Carbs + salt supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, balanced, controlled spice Ingredients (1 serving) 1–2 slice

Devon Tonneson
Oct 9, 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 8, 20252 min read


Roasted Carrots with Yogurt, Feta, and Pomegranate
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, especially if I stood too long without eating 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 Carbs + salt supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, balanced, not overstimulating Ingre

Devon Tonneson
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Roasted Cauliflower and Green Sauce
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness earlier in the day, especially standing after sitting, improved once I ate Migraine: mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue with a heavy, slowed feeling, no joint pain or active skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm, salty food supported stability Lupus Safe No inflammatory heavy hitters Vestibular migraine Depends Spice was fine at this

Devon Tonneson
Oct 4, 20251 min read
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