Happiness has a very short half-life.
Doing the unrealistic is easier than doing the realistic.
If you see distraction externally, you end up creating an internally distracted state.
$1,000,000 in the bank isn't the fantasy. The fantasy is the lifestyle of complete freedom it supposedly allows.
If you look at the purported dangers of salt or fat, there is no consensus of support in scientific literature. So I would ask first: 'Is it possible to have an informed government that actually follows the science?' From what I've seen, it's not likely.
By working only when you are most effective, life is both more productive and more enjoyable. It's the perfect example of having your cake and eating it, too.