1. When mouth or throat infections such as thrush or ulcers, make eating uncomfortable: Try soft, moist foods that are easily swallowed, like mashed potatoes and gravy. Use a straw for liquids. Keep food at room temperature as hot foods can add to discomfort. Drink low acid beverages such as milk or apple juice. Avoid foods and juices with high acid content.
2. When you suffer from nausea or diarrhea-common side effects of many HIV medications: Drink plenty of fluids to replace what you have lost, such as water, broth, or flat ginger ale, or eat popsicles. When you are ready to eat, start with bland foods such as toast or crackers. Try small snacks through the day. Eat slowly and chew foods well. If the smell of food bothers you, let someone else prepare it for you, and stay away from kitchen. As the diarrhea improves, try nonirritating foods such as chicken, eggs, fish, applesauce, and peanut butter.
3. When you suffer from frequent bouts of diarrhea: Avoid raw foods and vegetables and high-fiber foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals. Also avoid gassy foods such as onions, beans, cabbage, spicy foods, and carbonated beverages. Stay away from rich, fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, and chocolates.
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