Emphasizing the Benefits of Native Healthy Food Habits, apart from

the Multi-Cultured Eating Habits.

Rapid advancements happening around the world contribute to the

betterment of various spheres of life. Does our health experience the same
advancements? Or are we victimized by some sort of disease? The answer to
this question depends on our lifestyle. Food is an important part of a culture.
We are what we eat. Besides reflecting our culture, food habits serve as a
major criterion for determining one’s health. Our food choices are
fundamental to our well-being. Depending on our choices, food becomes a
source of fuel for our bodies or a potential threat at the same time. When
analyzing the current food practices, it could be perceived that most people
prefer tasty dishes over healthy dishes. This paper aims to stress the
essentiality of healthy indigenous foods, which is part of one's culture. A family
which dines out, ordering different cuisines indicates how multiculturalism
works. It refers to the phenomenon of multiple trends of culture existing
within one society largely; due to the presence of immigrants or the general
acceptance or advocacy that allows people to taste varieties of dishes. Amid
the eagerness to consume mouth-watering meals, it is necessary to supply the
body with the essential vitamins and minerals, that our traditional or domestic
foods themselves are rich in.