Dumplings with Greens

How my symptoms showed up

• Subtle head pressure that worsened if I waited too long to eat

• General body heaviness, especially standing

• Mild nausea that improved with warm food

• Low tolerance for cold or crunchy textures

Disorder safety check

Condition	Verdict	Notes
POTS	Helpful	Warm, salty food helped stabilize me
Lupus	Safe	No obvious inflammatory triggers
Vestibular migraine	Generally safe	Warm, savory foods are easier

Ingredients (1 serving)

• Steamed or boiled dumplings

• Cooked leafy greens (bok choy or similar)

• Chili oil or sauce (light amount)

• Optional soy sauce or sesame oil

How I made it

• Cook dumplings until just tender.

• Warm greens until soft.

• Drizzle lightly with sauce or oil.

Eat warm. Sitting down. Slowly.

Why I’d make this again

• Warm food settles my system

• Easy to stop when I’ve had enough

• Doesn’t overwhelm my appetite