When you have chicken pox it is very important that you eat a nutritious diet.
First of all home-cooked meal is essential.
Also eat foods like wheat, fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, milk, plenty of water, buttermilk, sprouts some herbs like turmeric and garlic (as they boost the immunity).
Soft foods
mashed potatoes
sweet potatoes
avocado
scrambled eggs
beans and lentils
tofu
boiled chicken
poached fish
Cool foods
yogurt
kefir
ice cream
cottage cheese
milkshakes
smoothies
Bland foods
rice
toast
pasta
oatmeal
Non-acidic fruits and vegetables
applesauce
bananas
melon
berries
peaches
broccoli
kale
cucumbers
spinach
Staying hydrated
Staying nourished and eating a variety of healthy tolerable foods is crucial to helping your body fight the chickenpox virus and recover quickly.
But staying hydrated is an equally important part of the treatment (27Trusted Source).
Some hydrating beverages include:
plain water
coconut water
herbal tea
low-sugar sports drinks
electrolyte-infused drinks
Some beverages that might contribute to dehydration include:
sugary fruit juices
coffee
soda
alcohol
energy drinks
A diet for chickenpox should be filled with soft, cool, bland, non-acidic foods and plenty of water.
Foods to avoid
Here is a list of foods that might irritate or worsen symptoms of chickenpox among people who are experiencing blisters in or around their mouth.
