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Importance Of Water In HIV Patient’s Diet

Drinking enough liquids is very important when you have HIV. Fluids transport the nutrients you need through your body.

Extra water can:

reduce the side effects of medications
help flush out the medicines that have already been used by your body
help you avoid dehydration (fluid loss), dry mouth, and constipation
make you feel less tired

Many of us don’t drink enough water every day. You should be getting at least 8-10 glasses of water (or other fluids, such as juices or soups) a day.

Here are some tips on getting the extra fluids you need:

Drink more water than usual. Try other fluids, too, like Gatorade or Sprite.
Avoid coffee, colas, tea, and cocoa. These may contain caffeine and can actually dehydrate you. Read the labels on drinks to see if they have caffeine in them.
Avoid alcohol.
Begin and end each day by drinking a glass of water.
Suck on ice cubes and popsicles.
Note: If you have diarrhea or are vomiting, you will lose a lot of fluids and will need to drink more than usual.

Our bodies need vitamins and minerals, in small amounts, to keep our cells working properly. They are essential to our staying healthy. People with HIV need extra vitamins and minerals to help repair and heal cells that have been damaged.
 
Even though vitamins and minerals are present in many foods, your health care provider may recommend a vitamin and mineral supplement (a pill or other form of concentrated vitamins and minerals). While vitamin and mineral supplements can be useful, they can in no way replace eating a healthy diet.

If you are taking a supplement, here are some things to remember:
Always take vitamin pills on a full stomach. Take them regularly.
Some vitamins and minerals, if taken in high doses, can be harmful. Talk with your VA health care provider before taking high doses of any supplement.

Just because your immune system has already become weak by working hard to fight off infections after having HIV, so paying attention to water and food safety becomes even more essential.

If food is not handled or prepared in a safe way, germs from the food can be passed on to you. These germs can make you sick.

You need to handle and cook food properly to keep those germs from getting to you. Here are some food safety guidelines:
Keep everything clean! often you should clean your counters and utensils.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after preparing and eating food.
Check expiration dates on food packaging. Do not eat foods that have a past expiration date.
Rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables with clean water.

Thaw frozen meats and other frozen foods in the refrigerator or in a microwave. Never thaw foods at room temperature. Germs that grow at room temperature can make you very sick.
Clean all the cutting knives and boards (especially those which are used in cutting chicken and meat) with soap and hot water before you are going to use them.

Make sure you cook all meat, fish, and poultry “well-done.You might wish to buy a meat thermometer which help you in order to know for sure that it is done. Put the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat and not touching a bone. You should cook the meat till the heat of it reaches upto 165 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit on your thermometer.
Do not eat raw, soft-boiled, or “over easy” eggs, or Caesar salads with raw egg in the dressing.
You should not eat raw seafood, or raw meats, sushi, or unpasteurized milk or dairy products.
Keep your refrigerator cold, set no higher than 40 degrees. Your freezer should be at 0 degrees.
Refrigerate leftovers at temperatures below 40 degrees F. Do not eat leftovers that have been sitting in the refrigerator for more than 3 days.

Keep hot items heated to over 140 degrees F, and completely reheat leftovers before eating.
Throw away any foods (like fruit, vegetables, and cheese) that you think might be old. If food has a moldy or rotten spot, throw it out. When in doubt, throw it out.
 
Some germs are spread through tap water. If your public water supply isn’t totally Many symptoms of HIV, as well as the side effects caused by HIV medicines, can be helped by using (or avoiding) certain types of foods and drinks.

Below are some tips for dealing with common problems people with HIV face. You should also look in the side effects section for more information.

 Try the Diet BRATT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast, and Tea). Try some ginger–in tea, ginger ale, or ginger snaps. Don’t drink liquids at the same time you eat your meals. Eat something small, like crackers, before getting out of bed. Eat a small snack after every one to two hours, as you should keep something in your stomach.
Avoid foods like: Fatty, greasy, or fried foods Very sweet foods (candy, cookies, or cake) Spicy foods
Foods with strong odors
 Avoid hard or crunchy foods such as raw vegetables.
Try eating cooked vegetables and soft fruits (like bananas and pears).
Avoid very hot foods and beverages. Cold and room temperature foods will be more comfortable to your mouth.
Do not eat spicy foods. They can sting your mouth.
Try soft foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, and oatmeal.
Also try scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, macaroni and cheese, and canned fruits.
Wash your mouth with water. This can moisten your mouth, remove bits of food, and make food taste better to you.
 
Stay away from oranges, grapefruit, and tomatoes. They have a lot of acid and can sting your mouth.
Try the Diet BRATT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast, and Tea).
Keep your body’s fluids up (hydrated) with water, Gatorade, or other fluids (those that don’t have caffeine).
Limit sodas and other sugary drinks.
Avoid greasy and spicy foods.
Avoid milk and other dairy products.
Eat small meals and snacks every hour or 2.
Try taking Glutamine protein powder to help repair the intestinal lining.
pure, drink bottled water.

You may feel that many things are out of your control if you have HIV. But you can control what you eat and drink, and how much. Good nutrition is an important part of your plan to stay well.
Eating right can make your body and your immune system stronger.

When you are victim of HIV, you are required to eat more. Be sure to eat a diet that is high in proteins and calories.

Exercise can stimulate your appetite and make you feel like eating more.
Drink plenty of liquids to help your body deal with any medications you are taking. If you are vomiting or have diarrhea, you will need to drink more than usual.
 
Practice food safety. Keep your kitchen clean, wash foods, and be careful about food preparation and storage. If your tap water isn’t pure, drink bottled water.
 
You can take certain beverages and food which can help you in dealing with side effects and other symptoms. Before taking vitamin and mineral supplements, check with your VA health care provider.

Remember, there is no one “right” way to eat. Eating well means getting the right amount of nutrients for your particular needs. Your VA health care provider can refer you to a dietitian or nutritionist who can help design a good diet for you.

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