When infected with the HIV virus the body's defence system - the immune system - works harder to fight infection. This increases energy and nutrient requirements. Further infection and fever also increase the body's demand for food. Once people are infected with HIV they have to eat more to meet these extra energy and nutrient needs.
The recipes given on this site tend to be single servings of fresh, whole foods. The goal is to eat food that is slightly higher in protein than normal, yet still balanced with carbohydrates, healthy fats and micronutrients. This is not a 'diet', per se, more the opposite: instead of losing weight, we're trying to gain and maintain health and vigor.
Living with HIV is no walk in the park, but a healthy and wholesome diet will go a long way to improving your quality of life.
Eat well, and stay positive.
