Eat healthy

Boost your immune system

Following a healthy diet boosts your immune system and helps your body better absorb medications.

Boost your immune system

Following a healthy diet boosts your immune system and helps your body better absorb medications.

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Fuel through food

Overall, a healthy diet is the same for everyone, regardless of whether they have HIV:

If you’re on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications, it’s important to discuss any specific dietary restrictions with your health care provider.

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  • Start with a varied diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, carbohydrates, and lean proteins such as chicken and fish.
  • Limit your intake of salty, fatty, sugary, or processed foods and drinks.
  • Eat the right amount of food to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Do not eat foods that can contain food-borne illness. These include raw eggs or foods with raw eggs (uncooked cookie dough, for example); raw or under-cooked meat, poultry, or seafood; and unpasteurized milk or fruit juices.