Strawberry-Coconut Recovery Smoothie

Symptom Check in:

I've had a rash and low grade fever all day - classic lupus flare for me. I wanted a cold, antioxidant-rich drink that would calm inflammation without chasing sodium.

Disorder	Helpful?	Rationale
Lupus	✔︎ Yes	Berries supply anthocyanins; coconut milk adds lauric acid; collagen offers glycine—together they dampen oxidative stress.
POTS	✖︎ No	Sodium < 100 mg—won’t raise blood volume. Add ⅛ tsp salt if you need it.
Vestibular migraine	⚠︎ Caution	Dairy yogurt is moderate histamine; swap coconut yogurt if fermented dairy triggers you.

Quick recipe (1 large mason-jar serving)

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Frozen strawberries	¾ cup
Frozen raspberries	¼ cup
Full-fat coconut milk	1 cup	Shake can first
Strawberry yogurt	¼ cup	Use coconut yogurt for low histamine
Unflavored collagen peptide powder	1 scoop	~10 g protein
Optional: raw honey	1 tsp	Only if you crave sweetness

Blend everything but a few raspberries until thick; layer remaining berries and extra yogurt for that “swirl” look. Total standing time ≈ 3 min.

Nutrition snapshot

• Protein  15 g

• Sodium  < 100 mg

• Fiber   5 g

• Added sugar 0 g ( +5 g if honey)