We're not in control of our physical body

The stoic thinker knows that we're not in control of our physical body. We're in control of our mind but not our physical body. So the reality is, we don't have control over when sickness, disease or illness will strike and when they do- it usually catches us by unwelcome surprise. But we do have control of our perceptions and response about the thing (the health problem) that has happened. Hence the saying, "pain is inevitable; suffering is optional". 
While we don't control our physical body, we do have control over the choices we make for our health and well being. Making better choices can increase the chance of longevity and functioning well until ripe old age. The choices range from but not limited to doing regular exercise on a weekly basis, staying away from refined sugar or processed foods, to being in commune with nature frequently for good mental health. Our lifestyle habits contribute heavily on the outcome of our health now and in the future.
Today, as I normally would, began the day with 2 organic eggs for breakfast cooked with olive oil (or coconut oil) sunny side up, 1 whole imported Australian tomato, 1 spoonful of coconut oil, handful of macadamia nuts, 2 softgels of krill oil (omega-3 fatty acids), and 1 capsule of probiotic. For lunch, I visited one of my favourite cafe in Singapore, Cedele. I ate the "choose your own salad" (I went with chicken breast, quinoa, chic peas, lettuce, egg plants, sweet potato, broccoli, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar). Had a grass fed ribeye steak for dinner with broccoli and carrot on the side. For desert- Plane organic yogurt with organic raspberries and blueberries. See picture below :)

Healthy homemade desert by The Stoic Thinker