As unto this I say: That if in eating, drinking and other takings of necessaries for thy body, thou observe and keep measure; which is that thou do but what is needful for nature, and thou receivest or admittest no further pleasure or delight in the taking, than the nature of the thing doth needs bring with it; and all this thou dost not of purpose to please thy sensuality, but for ghostly delight which thou feelest in thy soul, and the upholding of thy body in the service of God, I grant that for a truth thou then sinnest right nought therein, but mayest well eat and sleep in that manner as thou hast mentioned. (John Climacus)

God created me with sight, scent, hearing, taste, and touch. I give thanks for each of these gifts.

To fully receive and honor these gifts requires some care and cultivation. Do I need taste less than I need calories? As a complex carbohydtrate is healthier for me than any fat or sugar, is not a carefully seasoned, beautifully presented meal better for me?

Physically and spiritually excess is unhelpful and sometimes harmful. But sensual pleasure is not, ipso facto, excess.