I have a terrible time eating. I just don't like to do it and consciously have to make myself eat. I have been anorexic in the past and although I do not restrict my intake I simply don't enjoy food. Very rarely do I care what it tastes like. Once in a while I may crave a good steak or pasta. I also have the family addiction to the liberal use of salt (my siblings also use excessive amounts).

You're right sometimes a medication can change the taste of food or change your apetite. But my guess is the history of thrush and canker sores. Are they caused by a viral outbreak - like cold sores? Could you rinse with peroxide or something to reduce the bacterial or viral flaura in your mouth and keep it in check? Ask your dentist?

When I am really having a tough time figuring out what to eat - sushi almost always works as a flavor explosion.