What is the best diet to people who are living with HIV?

Research has shown that people deemed 'HIV positive' and those with AIDS are deficient from a master antioxidant called glutathione. Put in simple terms they don't have regular antioxidant capacities as healthy individuals. [1] This has been shown over and over in the medical literature.

So the best thing your friend can do is eat a diet rich in antioxidants. Fruits are one of the best sources of antioxidants. Drinking green tea is a WONDERFUL way to help boost your antioxidant capabilities, in fact specific research on 'HIV' and green tea has been very promising. [2] Green tea has a very powerful set of antioxidants and you don't need to drink gallons to get the benefits.

I would suggest your friend AVOID foods that are made with vegetable oils. These oxidize easily in the body and further deplete his antioxidant defenses.

Eating saturated fat from eggs for instance is just fine. Saturated fat is biochemically stable both inside and outside the body. [3]

Dark chocolate is also a great source of antioxidants, though stay away from milk chocolate as the powerdered milk often used contains oxidized cholesterol which isn't good.

So lots of fruits and some vegetables. Things like organic yogurt is also good since it contains probiotics.

You need to ask your doctor because s/he can tailor it to your health needs.

Getting adequate protein and calories may help your immune system fight the HIV infection and improve your overall health.

A healthy diet requires some planning and purpose and an effort to include a variety of foods in your meals.

A healthy diet includes eating a variety of foods from the basic food groups: protein, such as meat, eggs, and legumes; dairy; fruits and vegetables; grains, such as breads and pasta; and fats and sweets.