Hi Dimitri,
What foods do you not eat and what are your reasons? Is it religious, health, just not liking them? It doesn't sound like you have explained your reasons to your friends. I think explaining would go a long way, especially if you emphasis that you like their company and the relationship.
I was on a very restricted diet to try to find the cause of my allergies. When people invited me for dinner, I explained I was on a really restriced diet and gave them examples of things that I could eat. I also offered to bring my own food to share so that they didn't have to go to huge trouble to cook for me. I explained that it was the company I enjoyed and I wanted to spend time with them. I also apologised for being awkward!
The most important thing is the relationship. Work on maintaining that by being honest about your likes and dislikes, and what you eat or drink when you are with them is of less importance.
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