I have mostly gone gluten and processed sugar free-especially the white sugar as well as dairy I have even started making my own oat flour and using molasses, maple syrup and honey in baking. I have become a creative cook and with all of the information available at my fingertips now I am having fun with experimenting. I still enjoy bread baking but only do so to give to others. Kneading dough is a good way to work off stress. Fast food and carry out has not ever been appealing to me. My crock pot has become my best friend. When I bake treats I use maple syrup or honey and have found others don't seem to mind.
Living alone helps as I need only please myself. A platter of fruit is a snack for the grandson when he comes. This grandma does not have a cookie jar or candy dish. Processed sugar now tastes bitter.
I am not diabetic but have learned that what I eat does affect the chronic pain and depression. Part of my pain management regimen is eating as healthy as I can.
@imallears I do agree with we are what we eat!! I know it is difficult for the younger ones that are working and fast food/carry out has become a way of life for many because of the hurried pace society has inflicted upon us. Also difficult for the shut-ins and the ones relying on meals on wheels etc. Easy for me to do so as I am only feeding and caring for myself. When I think of myself as selfish I remind myself the best gift I can give my adult children is to stay as healthy as I can so as not to add to the pressures of their busy lives.
Once again, I am dismounting soapbox.

@imallears, Yes! and thanks for your support. What we eat can make a huge difference not only in our physical health but also in our emotional health when we are following better diet practices.