Whole Food Plant-Based Diet for HIV-Associated Reduction in Cardiovascular Risk (PLANT-HART)

"Participants will follow a Low Fat Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Ad Libitum for 8 weeks. It consists of increasing the daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, including sources of vegetable protein such as legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, etc), soybeans and their derivatives (tofu, textured soybeans, soymilk), and whole grains. (oats, wheat, rice, quinoa, corn), nuts and seeds high in omega-3 fatty acids (chia, flaxseed, hemp), and minimize processed foods, and foods high in saturated fat. Avoiding animal-sourced foods.~There will be no caloric restriction, however, visual support will be provided, in the form of a traffic light, to distinguish the frequency with which each type of food can be consumed"

Nutritional Consultation every month for 2 months. Recommendations on healthy eating and lifestyle will be given. Duration 8 weeks