5 Super Healthy Meals For HIV Patients!
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Having healthy meals for HIV patients should be a priority for every hospital.
When I was diagnosed with HIV, I had little knowledge about how to treat the disease.
One thing I knew for sure post-diagnosis was that food can be medicine, you just have to eat immunity-boosting meals.
Although there is no evidence of an HIV-curing plant, what you consume on a daily basis plays a pivotal role in your overall quality of life.
These recipes not only revitalize your body but will also help you to feel more mentally sound.
In this post, I’m going to share with you five healthy meals for HIV patients.
These recipes are jam-packed with vitamins and minerals to help you look and feel your best!
Keep in mind that you can tweak these recipes to your liking.
Olive Rice & Beans
The first recipe is a simple, but unique, rice and beans dish.
I am a representative of the keep it simple club and I pride myself in making quick recipes that taste delicious, this one is no exception.
Nutrition-wise, this recipe provides you with great protein and healthy fats to help you build/maintain muscle.
Nutritional yeast is also an ingredient that gives you great nutrients like B12.
I recently discovered coconut rice and had to make it the base of this recipe! You can purchase the most important ingredients below.
Nutritional Yeast
Coconut Rice
Olive Rice & Beans
Equipment
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Packet Coconut Jasmine Rice
- 1/2 Can Chopped Black Olives
- 1/2 Can Pasta Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Black Beans
- 1/4 Cup Green Onions
- 1 Tbsp Vegan Mayonaise
- 1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Tsp Pink Salt
Instructions
- Cook your rice and beans, then add all of your ingredients into a bowl and mix.
- Enjoy!
Pasta & Meatballz
This gluten-free twist to the traditional pasta and meatballs is one of my favorite go-to dinner recipes!
You can get some of the ingredients for this recipe below.
Chickpea Pasta
Vegan Meatballs
Gluten-Free Protein Pasta And Meatballz
Equipment
- Medium Sauce Pan
- Plate Or Bowl
Ingredients
- 1-2 Cups Chickpea Pasta
- 1-2 Cups Pasta Sauce
- 5-6 Vegan Meatballs
- 1 Cup Spinach
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil
- Vegan Cheese Shreds
Instructions
- First, rinse and cook your pasta.
- Next, cook your pasta shells with sauce and the rest of your ingredients.
- Let your ingredients simmer, stirring every couple minutes.
- While your pasta cooks, heat up your vegan meatballs. Add the meatballs to your pasta once finished cooking.
- Put your pasta in a serving dish and enjoy!
Hallelujah sandwich
I ate three of these before I started writing this post, and I am proud.
I was that kid in middle school that would ask for seconds, thirds, and fourths of the ham sandwiches during field trips.
Creating this recipe was nostalgic for me because the flavors taste so similar to non-vegan deli sandwiches…just healthier.
I try my best to incorporate the most nutrition into every meal that I consume, so adding sprouts was a must for me.
Good-tasting vegan cheese is much easier to find nowadays, purchase my recommended brands of plant-based deli slices below.
I also used organic sprouted bread for this recipe because it has more nutrition than typical brands on the market!
Vegan Cheese Slices
Vegan Deli Slices
Egg-Free Mayo
Sprouted Bread
Plant-Based Super Stacker
Equipment
- Butter Knife
- Plate
Ingredients
- 4 Slices Organic Bread
- Vegan Mayonaise
- Sprouts
- 2 Slices Vegan Deli
- 2 Slices Vegan Cheese
- Nutritional Yeast
- Pasta Sauce
- (Optional) Avocado Slices
- (Optional) Tomato Slices
Instructions
- Spread a layer of vegan mayonaise on to a slice of bread. Add on a slice of vegan cheese, some sprouts, a vegan deli slice, and pasta sauce.
- Repeat this process for the second story of the sandwich.
- Add in some agave or maple syrup for extra flavor!
- Serve and enjoy!
Anti-Inflammatory Green Juice
This juice is a great breakfast for HIV patients because it’s filled with antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.
Not only will this juice give your immune system a boost, but it will help your digestive health as well.
For this recipe, you will need a high-quality juicer. I always advocate for investing in quality so that you reap the most benefits long-term.
Best Juicer
Anti-Inflammatory Green Juice
Equipment
- Juicer
- Strainer Optional
- Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 1 Head Organic Celery
- 1 Lemon (Peeled)
- 3 Green Apples
- 1 Large Thumb Ginger
- 1 Skinned Pineapple
Instructions
- Juice your ingredients.
- Drink and enjoy! You can also strain your juice to remove the pulp!
Orange Glow Smoothie
This smoothie helps give you energy while assisting in healing eye and skin issues.
Vitamins A and C are the primary nutrients that this smoothie provides you.
You will need a high-speed blender for this recipe, preferably one with a tamper so that you get smoother results.
Vitamix Blender
Orange Glow Smoothie
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
- Smoothie Jar
Ingredients
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Cup Mango Spears
- 1 Green Apple
- 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tsp Lime Juice
- 2 Cups Water or Plant-Based Milk
- 1 Squeeze Atralagus Root Extract (Optional)
- 1 Scoop Mushroom Blend Powder
Instructions
- Blend your ingredients.
- Serve and enjoy!
Trippn’ Turquoise Yogurt
This is one of my favorite recipes because I love yogurt and its turquoise!
This dish has mushroom powder and spirulina to elevate the nutritional content of the snack.
Spirulina is a sea alga that contains potent amounts of protein per gram.
It also acts as a natural food coloring to change recipes into works of art!
Read my post on the benefits of blue spirulina to learn more about this amazing superfood supplement!
Trippn’ Turquoise Yogurt Bowl
Equipment
- Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2-1 Cup Dairy-Free Yogurt
- Blue Spirulina
- 1 Scoop Mushroom Blend
- 1 Tsp Chia Seed
- 1 Tsp Coconut Flakes
- 1/4 Cup Mixed Berries
Instructions
- Pour one scoop of mushroom blend powder and blue spirulina into a bowl with dairy-free yogurt.
- Mix until the yogurt as turned a beautiful turquoise color!
- Add on your toppings and enjoy!
Those were five healthy meals for HIV patients!
Eating healthy is one of the most important things that you can do for your wellness.