AIDS/HIV

HIV is a long term health condition which is now very easy to manage. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The virus targets the immune system and if untreated, weakens your ability to fight infections and disease.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: Avocado, clementines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, peaches, pears, strawberries, tangerines.
• Vegetables: arugula, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, onions, romaine lettuce, spinach, squash, watercress.
• Meat, liver, eggs, milk, and other high-calorie, high-protein foods to prevent weight and muscle loss.
• Pasta and other starchy foods.
• Whole grains, seeds (flax, pumpkin, sprouted, sunflower) & soy yogurt or tofu.
• Garlic, ginger, shiitake and maitake mushrooms.

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Fatty foods, sugar and honey.
• Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks that can cause diarrhea and reduce absorption of some nutrients.
• Raw or under-cooked foods, especially shellfish, eggs, and rare or uncooked processed meats.
• Alcohol, which can worsen diarrhea and interact with AIDS medication.

ESSENTIAL OILS

• Cistus, cumin, helichrysum, lemon, nutmeg (on thymus, bottom of feet and under arms)

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HERBAL

• Aloe, anise,  astragalus, burdock, cat's claw (avoid if trying to conceive), evening primrose oil, garlic, ginger, ​ginseng, licorice, st. john's wort, star anise, turmeric
  

NATURAL

• Daily exercise.
• Yoga, Tai chi and meditation.
  

SUPPLEMENTS

• Alpha-lipoic acid: up to 1,000 mg daily
• Coenzyme Q10: 100 mg twice daily (take with food)
• DHEA: 100 mg each morning (take only under medical supervision, don't use if you're at risk for hormone-related cancers, like breast, prostate, etc)
• Essential Fatty Acids: 1,000 mg evening primrose oil 3 times daily; 1 Tablespoon (14 grams)
• flaxseed oil daily (or use 1,000 mg borage oil once daily for primrose oil)
• MGN 3: 1 gram 3 times daily (with meals
• N-acetylcysteine: 250-600 mg daily
• NAC/Amino Acid Complex: 500 mg NAC 3 times daily; follow label for amino acids (take both on empty stomach at different times)
• Reishi/Maitake Mushrooms: 500 mg reishi and 200 mg maitake 3 times daily (avoid reishi mushrooms if you're on anticoagulants)
• Turmeric/Bromelain: 400 mg turmeric and 500 mg bromelain 3 times daily (bromelain to provide 6,000 GDU or 9,000 MCU daily)
• Vitamin C/Vitamin E: 2,000 mg vitamin C 3 times daily; 400 IU vitamin E daily (reduce if it causes increased diarrhea)
• Zinc/Copper: 30 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month)

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MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​

• Can represent feeling of hopelessness/defenselessness, not being good enough, and/or denial of your true self/sexual guilt. 
  

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Apple Cider (GF VG VT)

Mango Pineapple Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)

Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)

Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)

Yogi Tea (LC GF VG VT)

Herbal Mango Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Sunrise Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

MAINS

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Asparagus-Potato Soup (LC)

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta

Bean, Potato and Sausage Soup (LC GF)

Broccoli Egg Bake (LC VT)

Cauliflower Ragu (LC)

Chicken Dumpling Soup (LC)

Chili Keto-Style (KT)

Deluxe Egg Salad Sandwich/Wrap (LC)

Fish Fillets with Broccoli Stuffing (LC)

Grilled Strip Steaks (LC GF KT)

Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

Japanese Onion Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Mushroom Toast (LC GF VG VT)

Rosemary Pork (LC)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Springtime Sausage Penne

Surprise Mac & Cheese (LC VT)

Turkey BLT with Avocado & Sprouts (LC)

Vegan Mac & Cheese (LC VG VT)

Veggie Omelet (LC GF KT VT)

Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado & Egg Toast (LC GF KT VT)

Bacon Fettuccine

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry (LC GF)

Brussels & Bacon Flatbread

Cauliflower Soup (LC VT)

Chicken Marsala (LC)

Chili-Spiced Pork Loin (LC GF KT)

Egg Bake (LC)

Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Ham & Collards Soup (LC GF)

Italian Sausage Soup (GF KT)

Lemon Chicken (LC GF KT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Pasta Della California (LC GF VG VT)

Sausage & Eggplant Pasta

Skillet Fajitas (LC)

Spicy Breakfast Burritos

Squash & Sausage Penne

Swedish Meatballs (GF)

Turkey Medallions (LC KT)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

Wild Rice Soup (LC VT)

Asparagus Penne (VT)

Bacon & Balsamic Greens Flatbread

Baked Italian Sausage Ziti

Beef Bone Broth (LC GF)

Butternut Squash & Cashew Cream Flatbread (VG VT)

Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)

Chickpea Spinach Soup (LC GF VT)

Crockpot French Dips

Egg Drop Soup (LC GF VT)

Gnocchi with Lentil Sauce (LC)

Ham & Lentil Soup (LC GF)

Jambalaya (LC GF)

Meat-Lover's Chili (GF KT)

Mushroom ala King (LC GF VG VT)

Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)

Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)

Soy Chicken (LC GF KT)

Spinach & Bean Pasta (LC VG VT)

Steak in the Oven (LC GF KT)

Thai Pork Tacos (LC)

Turkey Mushroom Saute (LC GF KT)

Veggie Frittata (LC GF KT)

SIDES

Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Butternut Squash Risotto (GF VG VT)

Cauliflower Salad (GF KT VT)

Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Mushroom Risotto (GF VG VT)

Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Butternut Squash (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)

Spicy Asian Coleslaw

Sweet "Potato" Bake (LC GF KT VT)

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

BLT Salad (LC GF KT)

Caraway Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT KT)

Cauliflower with Jalapeno-Creamed Spinach Sauce (GF KT VT)

Collard Greens (LC GF)

Farro (VG VT)

Guacamole (GF KT VG VT)

Mediterranean Orzo (LC VG VT)

Nutty Brussel Sprouts (GF KT)

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus (LC GF KT)

Roasted Asparagus (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Kale (GF KT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Veggie Risotto (GF VG VT)

Balsamic Pear Salad (GF KT VT)

Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Sauce (GF)

Cauliflower Risotto (GF KT)

Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce (LC GF VG VT)

Couscous Pilaf (VG VT)

Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)

Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)

Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)

Pesto Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Cauliflower (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Squash Souffle (GF VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)