Marinated Cucumbers with Sesame and Chili Oil

How my symptoms showed up

• Full, heavy GI feeling without nausea

• Low appetite but strong craving for salt and acid

• Felt foggy and uncomfortable after richer food earlier

• Cold foods felt tolerable, warm foods did not

Disorder safety check

Condition	Verdict	Notes
POTS	Neutral	Salt helped, but no carbs or protein
Lupus	Depends	Raw veg is fine for me when symptoms are quiet
Vestibular migraine	Depends	Chili oil works only on low-sensitivity days

Ingredients (1 serving)

• Thinly sliced cucumbers

• Soy sauce or tamari

• Sesame oil

• Sesame seeds

• Chili oil or chili crisp

• Optional rice vinegar

How I made it

• Slice cucumbers thinly.

• Toss with soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar if using.

• Finish with sesame seeds and chili oil.

Eat cold. Slowly. Stop early if it stops helping.