self-deprivation

noun

self-dep·​ri·​va·​tion ˌself-ˌde-prə-ˈvā-shən 

 also  -ˌdē-ˌprī-

: voluntary denial of oneself from possessing, using, consuming, or enjoying something desired

No self-deprivation is called for, but simply the understanding that the healthiest, tastiest, and most nourishing way to eat is also the most economical, most compassionate, and least polluting.

—John Robbins

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above