If anything, it seems a bit easier to me than it was 7 months ago. That could be just more experience with the game though. Stamina isn't that hard to manage unless you are trying to max out your health. There are health foods, stamina foods and balanced foods. You can mix and match the foods to what you are doing. If you are building/farming then max out your stamina. If you are hunting/mining you may want something a little more balanced.

If you eat all health foods and expect to swing your weapon or sprint constantly, yes you will have stamina problems even with potions.