Word Ban: Foodie?

Oh No. Do I need to ban another word I like to use? This is copied from Urban Dictionary:

foodie

A dumbed-down term used by corporate marketing forces to infantilize and increase consumerism in an increasingly simple-minded American magazine reading audience. The addition of the long "e" sound on the end of a common word is used to create the sensation of being part of a group in isolationist urban society, while also feminizing the term to subconsciously foster submission to ever-present market sources.

Though the terms "gastronome" and "epicure" define the same thing, i.e. a person who enjoys food for pleasure, these words are perceived by the modern American consumer as elitist due to their latin root forms and polysyllabic pronunciations.

Also "foody"

I enjoy "food for pleasure." Until I find a better word, I'd have to go with gastronome, even though things that begin with gas (of course food also ends up as gas or poop) or have the same root as gastric don't sound like anything I want to associate with pleasurable dining.

Can anybody suggest an alternative?  Is foodavore a word?