Under normal circumstances, HIV-infected people and patients will experience protein consumption rate increase, small intestine absorption capacity decrease, weight loss and other phenomena caused by physical changes. In addition, drug abuse will also reduce hematopoietic function. In view of these characteristics, high-protein and high-calorie foods should be given priority and the dietary principle of "variety, small amount and balance" should be followed. Useful high-protein foods are:
Fish and shrimp: including marine fish, shrimp, squid, shellfish, crabs and so on.
Poultry meat: such as chicken and pigeon meat.
Milk and dairy products, such as quality cheese.
Eggs: such as eggs and duck eggs.
Beans: such as tofu, soybean milk or other bean products. Other meats
Aids-infected people and patients should increase the intake of high-calorie foods, without worrying that too much calories will make the body fat or induce cardiovascular diseases. Such a diet plan may increase weight, but don't go on a diet or interrupt the diet plan.
2. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Aids-infected people and patients usually had better eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, especially vegetables rich in carrots, such as spinach, cabbage, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and carrots. Eat more vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as green peppers, oranges, broccoli, spinach and nuts rich in vitamin E, such as hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts and pine nuts. Zinc-containing foods such as oysters, shellfish, seafood and cereals are also important. When eating cereals, it should be noted that the zinc in cereals is mainly in the epidermis, and the zinc content in processed refined foods will be greatly reduced. Another problem that needs attention is to eat less foods with high fat content and less sugar. Asparagus,
Watermelon and mushroom are very beneficial.
So far, although there is no conclusive evidence that food can prevent or reduce HIV infection, some foods can indeed enhance the immune ability of patients and help prevent AIDS-related diseases or infections. Scientists found in experiments that vitamin C and glutathione in vegetables can inhibit the growth of HIV, and the inhibition rate of glutathione on the virus can be as high as 90%. The content of glutathione in infected people is relatively low, which indicates that glutathione may help to inhibit virus replication.
Tips: Due to the poor immune function of HIV-infected people and patients, we should pay attention to food hygiene at ordinary times. Don't eat unclean raw or semi-cooked food, wash your hands before eating, and pay attention to environmental hygiene when eating. Once diarrhea occurs, you should drink more drinks, such as citric acid-free water and fruit juice, to replenish water. Don't drink caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, cola or milk drinks. After diarrhea is controlled, eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, tomatoes and watermelons. Never eat fried food and fresh fruit before diarrhea is completely cured.