Google for Epicureans and you find a host of websites talking about food and over-indulgence.

You can’t blame the people – they have been brain-washed by centuries of propaganda.   Epicureanism means living simply and prudently, with self-control and moderation.  It means  seeking simple pleasures, those that satisfy natural and necessary desires, chief of which are food, drink, clothing, shelter, friendship and love.

The idea that Epicureanism is tantamount to hedonism and self-indulgence is a piece of mischief invented by the early Christians and perpetuated by the Roman Catholic church today.  If you don't believe me, look at the Catholic
encyclopaedia.