Abstemious
/əbˈstiːmiəs/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Eating Moderately
Use 'abstemious' when highlighting someone's moderate or controlled eating habits. 
The monk's abstemious eating habits contributed to his spiritual discipline.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoiding Excess
'Abstemious' suggests deliberate avoidance of overindulgence in food or drink. 
She was admired for her abstemious approach to indulgent desserts.
Pro Tip 3/3Alcohol Abstinence
Often 'abstemious' is specifically used to refer to avoiding alcohol. 
His abstemious stance on alcohol saved him from many potential health risks.