Infectious human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the body’s defences. The final stage of immunodeficiency sickness is known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
HIV attacks the body’s immune system by destroying white blood cells. Diseases tuberculosis, infections, and various forms of cancer are facilitated by this.
Blood, breast milk, sperm, and vaginal fluids are all vectors for HIV transmission. Nothing you do, not even touching someone else, can pass it on. It can also be transmitted from mother to child.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is effective for both treating HIV and preventing its spread. Eventually, if HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS.
Although there is no one “HIV diet,” the benefits of eating well in general are well-documented.
In keeping with a recent piece on Webmd, we’ll examine some basic food safety guidelines to keep in mind if you happen to be HIV +. Continue reading to expand your horizons and your mind.
Principles of food safety
According to healthline When your immune system is compromised by HIV, even a moderate bout of food poisoning can develop into a life-threatening infection.
Keep up with these healthful routines:
1. Use soap and water to clean your hands before and after each meal. In addition, always clean your knives and chopping boards after use.
Don’t eat raw eggs. Make sure everything is cooked thoroughly before serving.
Third, you should defrost frozen meats and other meals in the refrigerator or microwave.
Fourth, run clean water over all of the produce you just bought.
5. Make sure you’re not holding on to any food that’s over its expiration date.
Take in lots of fluids, number six. The average person barely drinks at all. Drink eight to ten glasses of water or other healthful beverages daily. Fluids are essential for transporting nutrients and eliminating toxins from the body. They have the added benefits of preventing fatigue and dehydration. If you’re vomiting or have diarrhoea, you should increase your fluid intake.
Seven, reheat the leftovers until they are hot throughout.
Stick to bottled water and avoid ice and unpasteurized drinks if you’re travelling internationally and aren’t sure if the water is safe to drink.
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