[ He understands that reluctance, that disbelief. Given where he grew up, how he grew up, he's well aware of how rarely people give without wanting something in return. It affects how he answers the question, and he can't help but think that his Lieutenant would handle this much better than he is. ]

I want you to no longer be hungry.

[ A moment's consideration before- ]

If you want me to taste each thing in here so you know there's nothing in it, I will. But I'm not really hungry and you are and wasting food bothers me.