Briefly, Mei Ling considered quoting a proverb basically along the lines of 'take what you can get' but another look at the food convinced her otherwise and with good reason. In stead, she decided to offer a bit more direct help not in a turn of phrase.

The unnaturally cheery girl had this to say: "I've been told there's a place called the 'sensoriums' on the ship that convinces your mind you're actually eating something a little less... disgusting. I haven't gone yet, but I'm sure anything to make this more appetizing."

All of this is said, of course, with a sincere smile plastered across her face.