Steak with Caramelized Onions + Creamy Greens

i was driving home and felt fine. then i parked, stood up, and my heart rate spiked so fast my vision went blurry for a second. i stood there next to my car pretending i was just checking my phone until it passed.

by the time i got inside, my joints were achey and i had that gross combo of hunger + nausea where nothing sounds good but not eating makes it worse.

so i made steak. salty, simple, no thinking. onions because they were there. greens because i knew i should eat something that wasn’t just meat.

halfway through eating i stopped feeling like i might tip over. not fixed, just steadier. that was enough.

Disorder	Helpful?	Rationale
POTS	Supportive	Salted meat is one of the fastest ways for me to feel more stable after waiting too long to eat. This is a reset meal.
Lupus	Neutral-to-supportive	Red meat isn’t an everyday thing for me, but on days when I’m wiped and achey, this kind of protein-heavy meal usually feels grounding rather than irritating.
Vestibular migraine	Depends	Caramelized onions and cheese are fine for me on low-risk days, but I wouldn’t choose this if my head already felt off.

Ingredients — makes one plate

Item	Amount	Notes
Steak	~4–5 oz	Simply seasoned
Onion	½ large	Cooked all the way down
Arugula or mixed greens	1–2 cups	Soft, not crunchy
Creamy dressing	1–2 tbsp	Whatever you tolerate
Parmesan	Small handful	Optional
Olive oil	1 tbsp	For cooking
Salt	To taste	Be intentional
Black pepper	Optional	Skip if sensitive

Assembly

1. Cook the steak and let it rest.

2. Take your time with the onions - low heat, no rushing.

3. Toss greens with dressing and parmesan.

4. Plate everything, salt again, sit down, eat.

Nutrition snapshot

• Protein ~30–35 g

• Carbohydrates Low

• Sodium Moderate to high (if salted properly)

• Fat  ~25–30 g

• Prep time 25–30 min seated