An analysis of traditional food on health impact

Dietary choice remains the basis for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and well-being, The South Indian traditional foods are based on Siddha system of medicine, which in natural way aims in achieving physical and mental wellness. The systematic consumption of traditional functional food provides an excellent preventive measure to ward off many diseases. Due to industrialization and market economics; food in traditional food systems derived from local, natural environments is declining in use. This research analyzed the impact of respondent’s food habits on their health and to give insight on benefits of consuming traditional foods. In this research it is found that the majority of the consumers have good opinion on taste of traditional food compare to other foods. There is a positive correlation in doing regular exercises with health condition and there is a positive and strong relationship between the consumption of junk food and health related issues faced by the consumers.