I don't have a dry mouth problem-maybe you're right and it's the meds. I never can eat in the morning, even though I know it's better for us if we do-my stomach, etc, just can't think of food until at least 11 am, or later.
I don't like store tomatoes, but Sam's Club sells a pack of grape tomatoes that aren't too bad when I don't have any ripe in my garden.
It's not a problem to eat well-balanced healthy meals most days, and occasionally eat something that is considered unhealthy. I've never had Popeye's, so can't speak for the health, or lack thereof, of their food. But I have bought KFC once or twice in the last few years. I don't eat their sides as they aren't tasty, but their chicken is usually good. I just remove the skin as I never like the skin on any chicken, and then it's not that unhealthy anyway. My problem has been lack of activity the last few years. I've gained weight, even watching my diet. When I'm really active, I have to stay under, or at, 1400 calories, or I begin to gain. If I'm not active, I really burn very few calories, but I can't live on less than 1000 calories when I'm feeling well, to maintain my weight, I am too starved! I've tried it and just can't do it. That's why I'm so frustrated with this knee the last couple of years-I thought I'd be back on my bike, in the pool again, etc, and still can't do it.
I don't drink protein drinks-I just don't like them. I don't really need them anyway-but some people love them. My family all love them...lol. Of course, they also love pizza and fish, both of which I also dislike with a passion.