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Mini Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Raspberries and Almonds
Symptom check-in POTS: Morning upright fatigue with mild shakiness before breakfast - needed protein + carbs early, without a big blood sugar spike Vestibular migraine: Slept poorly with light sound sensitivity - keeping flavors gentle and avoiding citrus or chocolate Lupus: Hand and wrist stiffness on waking - wanted warm food with protein and anti-inflammatory fats, no heavy grease Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Protein + carbs help stabilize morning sy

Devon Tonneson
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Chocolate Fig Rice Cakes with Tahini Drizzle and Seeds
Symptom check-in POTS: Late-afternoon energy dip with lightheadedness when standing - needed something quick with carbs and fat, but not heavy or hot Vestibular migraine: Visual sensitivity and faint head pressure - avoiding caffeine, citrus, and strong contrasts in flavor Lupus: Low-level fatigue, no joint pain today - wanted minimal prep and no inflammatory oils Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes, in small portions Fast carbs help, but rice cakes alone aren

Devon Tonneson
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Chia–Oat Breakfast Bowl with Warm Berry Compote, Banana, Coconut, and Walnuts
Symptom check-in POTS: Woke up with mild tachycardia and that hollow, floaty feeling before eating - needed slow hydration, steady carbs, and something cold-neutral (not icy) Vestibular migraine: Low-grade head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoided citrus, sharp acidity, and overly sweet fruit Lupus: Morning fatigue with slight hand stiffness - wanted soft textures, no chewing strain, and anti-inflammatory fats Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Mostly yes Ch

Devon Tonneson
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Creamy Oatmeal with Warm Persimmon, Chia, and Spiced Nuts
Symptom check-in POTS: Morning lightheadedness on standing and low blood pressure feeling - needed slow-release carbs with some salt-adjacent grounding and no cold foods Vestibular migraine: Subtle head pressure with sound sensitivity - avoided sharp sweetness, cold milk, and anything acidic or crunchy-heavy Lupus: Whole-body fatigue and mild hand stiffness - wanted warm, soft food that required minimal effort to eat and digest Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS

Devon Tonneson
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Baked Sweet Potato with Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach
Symptom check-in POTS: Midday energy dip with leg heaviness and slight shakiness when standing too fast - needed steady carbs and potassium without added volume or grease Vestibular migraine: Background head pressure and mild visual sensitivity - avoided acidity, raw onion, and sharp temperature contrast Lupus: Joint stiffness in fingers and wrists with general fatigue - wanted warm, anti-inflammatory food that didn’t require a lot of chewing or digestion effort Disorder safe

Devon Tonneson
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Crispy Potatoes with Herbed Yogurt
Symptom check-in POTS: late-day fatigue with mild leg heaviness - needed salt + carbs without volume overload Vestibular migraine: light head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoiding sharp acidity, raw onion, and spice Lupus: hand and wrist stiffness with general inflammation fatigue - wanted anti-inflammatory herbs and warm, soft textures Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted potatoes + yogurt provide sodium and steady energy Lupus Yes Olive oil, herbs

Devon Tonneson
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Creamy Zucchini & Corn Rotini
Symptom check-in POTS: upright fatigue and mild post-dinner lightheadedness - needed steady carbs + salt without a heavy or greasy feeling Vestibular migraine: background head pressure but no nausea - avoiding sharp acidity, spice, and temperature extremes Lupus: general fatigue and mild hand stiffness - wanted warm, soft food without inflammatory oils or GI stress Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted pasta water + steady carbs help prevent drops Lupus Y

Devon Tonneson
Nov 27, 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


Cold Silken Tofu with Sesame, Scallions & Chili Oil
Symptom check-in Vestibular migraine: head pressure + sound sensitivity earlier in the day - needed cool, soft, no-chew effort food POTS: afternoon energy dip and lightheadedness - wanted salt and protein without heat or heaviness Lupus: low-grade fatigue, no joint pain - avoiding inflammatory cooking methods Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt + protein without carbs Lupus Yes No frying, anti-inflammatory fats Vestibular migraine Yes Cold, soft, low

Devon Tonneson
Nov 19, 20251 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 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


Chia Pudding with Passionfruit
How my symptoms showed up POTS: not dizzy, but that heavy, slow feeling where blood pressure feels stable yet motivation lags Vestibular migraine: no head pain, but mild fog and sensory dullness - the kind that shows up when I need gentle fuel, not stimulation Lupus: gut felt sensitive and inflamed-adjacent, like I needed something cooling and predictable Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Neutral–helpful No crash, steady energy Lupus Helpful Gentle on dige

Devon Tonneson
Nov 1, 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 30, 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 28, 20251 min read
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