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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 27, 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 25, 20251 min read


Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Mint
How my symptoms showed up POTS: heart rate felt jumpy rather than low, with that uncomfortable internal buzz you get when you’re under-fueled but overstimulated Migraine: faint nausea and smell sensitivity, no head pain yet but a clear warning phase Lupus: not pain-heavy, but that washed-out fatigue where everything feels harder than it should Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + hydration without heaviness Lupus Safe Light, non-inflammatory Ve

Devon Tonneson
Oct 23, 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


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 18, 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 14, 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 12, 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 10, 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 8, 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


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 5, 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 3, 20251 min read


Roasted Sweet Potato with Kale, Chickpeas, and Hummus
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse when I went too long without eating Migraine: mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue with a heavy, slowed-down feeling, 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, low-sugar, p

Devon Tonneson
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Green Oatmeal with Figs, Yogurt, and Pistachio
How my symptoms showed up POTS: morning lightheadedness and fatigue, worse before eating Migraine: low-grade head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain or active skin involvement Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm carbs in the morning reduced symptoms Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Mild sweetness, no sharp sensory input Ingredients (1 serving) For the oatmeal

Devon Tonneson
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Oatmeal with Warm Cinnamon Apples and Yogurt
How my symptoms showed up POTS: morning lightheadedness and tachycardia on standing, worse before eating Migraine: dull frontal pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: heavy, flu-like fatigue but no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm carbs first thing reduced symptoms Lupus Safe Gentle, no inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Mild sweetness, no sharp sensory input Ingredients (1 servin

Devon Tonneson
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Cinnamon Sugar Pierogi
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse when I delayed eating Migraine: low-grade bilateral head pressure, no nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm carbs helped reduce lightheadedness Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Mild sweetness, no sharp sensory input Ingredients (1 serving) 6–8

Devon Tonneson
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Pan-Seared Dumplings with Marinated Cucumbers
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and heart racing earlier in the day, improved once I had salt and carbs Migraine: mild bilateral head pressure, no nausea or light sensitivity Lupus: baseline fatigue, no joint pain or active skin involvement Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs helped reduce symptoms Lupus Safe No inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Depends Chili oil tolerated in small amounts Ingredients (1 serving)

Devon Tonneson
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Shrimp Glass Noodles
How my symptoms showed up POTS: lightheadedness and tachycardia on standing earlier in the day, improved after eating Migraine: dull, non-throbbing 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 inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Depends Mild spice tolerated today Ingredients (1 serving) 3–4 oz

Devon Tonneson
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Chicken Caesar Salad
How my symptoms showed up Lightheadedness if I waited too long to eat Subtle body fatigue rather than sharp symptoms Appetite present, but no interest in overly rich food Felt better once I had a few bites in me Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + protein worked well Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, low-sugar, predictable Ingredients (1 serving) Cooked chicken (breaded or plain) Romaine or sim

Devon Tonneson
Sep 21, 20251 min read
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