Cucumber-Lox Pinwheels (POTS Sushi)

Symptom snapshot

I’m having dizziness (POTS) late this afternoon—enough to make me lean on the desk when I stand or go up. I wanted a snack that gives me a quick sodium boost without cooking and, if possible, some anti-inflammatory fats for general lupus maintenance since I had a flare up last week.

Disorder	Helpful?	Rationale
POTS	✔︎ Yes	Smoked salmon provides ≈ 600 mg sodium in this small snack—perfect mini-bolus to steady BP.
Lupus	✔︎ Supportive	Salmon’s EPA/DHA + avocado MUFAs offer joint-friendly fats.
Vestibular migraine	⚠︎ Caution	Cold-smoked fish is high histamine; swap in same-day cooked salmon or turkey if fish triggers headaches.

Ingredients — makes 4 bite-size pinwheels

Item	Amount	Notes
English cucumber	½ large, shaved into long ribbons	Use a mandoline or veggie peeler
Cold-smoked salmon (lox)	1 oz	≈ 480 mg Na
Whipped cream cheese	1 Tbsp	Spreads easily
Avocado	⅛ fruit, diced small	Potassium + MUFAs
Sea salt	pinch (optional)	Use only if you need > 600 mg Na
Toothpicks	4	To hold rolls

5-minute seated method

1. Ribbon the cucumber lengthwise; pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over each ribbon.

3. Lay a strip of smoked salmon along the ribbon; dot with avocado pieces.

4. Roll tightly from one end; secure with a toothpick. Repeat for four rolls.

5. Plate and eat immediately, seated—zero stove time.

Nutrition snapshot (all 4 pinwheels)

• Protein  8 g

• Sodium  ≈ 600 mg

• Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) ≈ 0.7 g

• Added sugar 0 g

• Prep/standing 5 min / ≤ 1 min on feet