DIET AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO BEARERS OF HIV VIRUS

By: CENIC CENTER HEALTH DIV.

People with HIV or AIDS suffer a number of complications associated with the disease, which affect their appetite and reduce the absorption of food, resulting in weight loss and malnutrition. Moreover, the body increases its energy needs and nutrients to fight infection. Some symptoms of the disease such as diarrhea, powerfully influence this weight loss because when a person has diarrhea, food is not properly digested and, therefore, the body is unable to absorb nutrients. If the patient does not eat enough, or foods are not absorbed properly, the body draws on reserves accumulated energy coming from body fat and proteins containing muscles. Thus, the patient loses weight and lose muscle mass.

The diet should be balanced and rich in nutrients, proteins and vitamins. Some products must be taken daily, and others only occasionally. To be considered that diet is healthy and balanced, this should include certain foods with frequency and proportion necessary, in addition according to the specific characteristics of the individual (age, sex, health status, physical activity). We recommend:

1. Rice, cereals, grains.

2. Eat bread or the so-called black bread and potatoes without frying (four to six servings a day) are staple foods that the patient should consume daily, and that will provide mainly energy.

3. Fruits and vegetables, especially brightly colored (five servings) are very important because they provide vitamins, fiber and minerals, and boost the immune system, so your intake is essential to fight infections that prey on the sick AIDS. It is important to consume a wide variety of these products, as each provides different vitamins and minerals. Thus, fruits and vegetables yellow, orange, red, or dark green (carrots, pumpkin, apricots, peaches, mangoes, spinach, green peppers, zucchini) are an important source of vitamin A. Vegetables and fruits like oranges, tangerines, lemons, pineapples, tomatoes and cabbage, among others, provide vitamin C. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily, taking care not to destroy vitamins when cooked. When preparing vegetables should be boiled, baked, fried or steamed briefly, and using little water to prevent the loss of vitamins and minerals.

4. Dairy products of animal origin should be eliminated (milk, yogurt, butter, cheese) and replaced with other sources of calcium and vegetable proteins such as milk, sesame, coconut milk and other grains available. It can be eaten banana or banana smoothies with milk, sesame those that help the immune system to regenerate, also can include these smoothies with juice or coconut milk. Natural coconut milk is a natural potent antiretroviral and several studies have been done about it.

5. The consumption of red meats and fats should be limited or eliminated to the extent possible, fish, eggs and vegetables are recommended: They provide high quality protein, and the patient must take these foods often, preferably daily. Help strengthen the muscles and immune system. This group includes meat, poultry, fish, eggs and legumes are included. The foods of animal origin such as meat and fish also contain vitamins and minerals that promote the proper functioning of the immune system.

6. Do not eat red meat or fat filled, either pork or its derivatives.

7. Pork Sausages should not be consumed, and are prohibitive.

8. Do not consume (margarine, butter or animal). Margarine is a transgenic hydrogenated chemical in other words a harmful plastic body.

9. Do not eat white sugar chemistry. It can be replaced with natural and beneficial to the body stevia, it was found that Stevia helps raise the level of immunity of the body and fenders. Eliminating the chemical white sugar diet help eliminate severe headaches or headaches. Honey bee feeding may also be used.

10. It is particularly advantageous to use olive oil instead of sunflower cooking and seasoning foods and vegetables, it is very beneficial for the body.

11. Do not take artificial carbonated or contain artificial sweeteners chemicals that damage the immune system, also called chemical energizing. Instead increase your intake of natural and pure water: It is necessary for the patient to drink about 8 glasses of water a day, or more if you have diarrhea, vomiting, or fever, to keep the body hydrated. Besides water, the liquid food can proceed as juices, soups, fruit. It is advisable to take between 2-3 liters of pure water, this strong of ARVs.

12. The patient should avoid consuming coffee or tea with meals because these products reduce the ability to absorb iron from the body, besides these damage the bones at the cellular level.

13. No alcoholic beverage must be ingested.

14. Sick of HIV can not smoke snuff or other drugs or hallucinogenic.

15. Sleeping between 8-7 hours per day, taking between 2-3 glasses of water before bedtime.

16. Perform routine basic physical exercise frequently, such as walking or jogging. Without great physical effort because ARVs greatly weaken many bones and joints. Practice moderate exercise which strengthens muscles, relieves stress and stimulates the appetite. Soft bodybuilding exercises and walking, running, swimming or dancing, are the most convenient. Find the most suitable for their age and physical condition. Exercise good oxygenation and respiration of the body to increase immunity.

17. No sun exposure for several minutes, because the skin with ARVs is weakened, we recommend using sunscreens.

 

18. Avoid eating foods that may cause allergies or adverse reactions and always consume them in good condition.

19. Take vitamin and mineral supplements in their recommended doses due.

20. It is desirable that the patient accompany your diet with supplements and nutritional supplements strong, rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins (Example: Transfer Factor 4 Life and others).

21. Cleaning and personal hygiene daily is recommended to avoid bacteria and fungi.