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High Salt Eggs

  • Writer: Devon Tonneson
    Devon Tonneson
  • Aug 20, 2025
  • 1 min read

Disorder impact

Disorder

Helpful?

Rationale

POTS

Helpful

Eggs provide protein to stabilize blood sugar. Adding salt helps support blood volume on low-energy days.

Lupus

Neutral-to-supportive

Gentle, cooked foods are easier on joints and digestion. No inflammatory triggers or heavy spices.

Vestibular migraine

Helpful

Soft texture, warm temperature, no citrus or vinegar, low sensory load.

Ingredients — makes one plate

Item

Amount

Notes

Eggs

2

Room temp if possible

Butter or olive oil

1 tsp

Butter felt better today

Spinach or soft greens

1 handful

Fully cooked

Salt

To taste

Don’t skip for POTS

Black pepper

Light sprinkle

Optional

Optional: parmesan or pecorino

1–2 tbsp

Skip if dairy is a trigger

Optional: chives

Small pinch

Mild, not sharp

Low-effort assembly

  1. Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt.

  2. Heat pan on low and add butter or oil.

  3. Pour in eggs and let them set slowly. No rushing.

  4. Gently fold when just cooked through.

  5. In the same pan, wilt greens with a little salt.

  6. Plate everything and add cheese or chives if tolerated.

Eat sitting down. Lights still dim.

Nutrition snapshot (approx.)

  • Protein: ~14 g

  • Sodium: Varies (add more for POTS days)

  • Fiber: ~2 g

  • Prep time: 5–7 minutes

  • Texture: Soft

  • Sensory load: Low

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