ABOUT THE WRITER, BY CHUKS C. EGBE

Princess Ngozi Kachikwu is an award- winning author. She has also developed a line of ethnic organic foods which are sold across the globe known as cross-cultures foods, and she is still researching lines of indigenous energy foods for therapeutic interventions in treating malnourished children and lactating mothers.

Princess Ngozi Kachikwu is the author of “The Dishes of Africa” a “best seller” endorsed by Barnes and Nobles USA. She is also the initiator of the woman and infant nutrition programme known as W.I.C which campaign she took to various  African countries and the Middle East. She has also written and presented several papers on nutrition and food security across the globe. Princess Ngozi is well travelled, born in Delta State, Nigeria, to the Royal Family of the late Okweleigwe of Onicha-Ugbor, retired Federal High Court Judge, Justice F.O. Kachikwu and Barr. (Mrs) Josephine Kachikwu, she writes from Dubai.

FLAVOURS OF MALTA WITH  PRINCESS  NGOZI  KACHIKWU  DAUDA  IN  DIASPORA

The  Mediterranean  is a  life-long  living  style.  Mediterranean  nutrition,  anti  stress  attitudes,  with  less emphasis  on money,  shaped  a  culture  that  was  declared  in  2010 – Immaterial  Human  Heritage  by  UNICCO.

It  is  the  only  diet  to  have  been  awarded  this  recognition,  the  best  anti-aging  and long life  culture. The Mediterranean  diet  is  your  own  investment  in  adequate  fresh   food,  fruits  and  vegetables.  It  is  regarded  as  the  best  way  to  prevent  many  diseases such as  stroke,  heart  attack,  high  blood  pressure,  lung  disease,  asthma,  cancer  and unbalanced levels of  cholesterol.

People  bound  to  Mediterranean  diet  have  7o%  more  life expectancy  and  8o%  better  quality  of  life.  The  Mediterranean  diet  typically  consists  of  large  amounts  of  vegetables,  pulses  and  fruits  cereal.

Fish  and  monounsaturated  fatty  acid  such  as  olive  oil,  mild  to  moderate  alcohol  consumption  is  advised.  The  Mediterranean  diet  can  stop  your  brain  from  shrinking as you age.

Culinary  tourism  development  is  recognized  as  an  economic  stimulator  by  government.   Every  tourist  has  one  thing  in  common; eating  and  drinking.

Eating  is  one  of  the  few  travel  activities  that  engages  the five  senses.  Food  and  drink  involves  all  of  the  human  senses.  We  will  remember a meal  much  longer than  we  will  a  museum  or  stained  glass  windows.

Las  Vegas  has  recognized  the  power of  culinary  tourism  as  a  primary  travel  motivator  and  has  created  a  celebrity  chef  culture.  It  was  identified  as  the  number  one(1)  culinary  tourism  getaway  on  the  travel  and  experience  channel.

Food  and  beverage  as  a  category,  ranks  first  and  foremost  in  visitors. Culinary  tourists  are  travelers  seeking  the  authenticity  of  the  places  they  visit  through  food. 70% of  culinary  travelers  enjoy  bringing  back  regional  foods,  recipes,  wines  from  places  they  have  visited  to  share  with  family  and  friends.

According  to  CNN  News,  there  is a growing taste for culinary travel. When you travel the world exploring the culinary trails,  you  get  this  interesting  window  about  the  culture  and  the  environment.  Food  is  the  bridge  between  the  land  and  the  culture.

According  to  the  United Nations World Tourism Organization,  over one third of tourist spending is devoted to food.

The  cuisine  of  the  destination  is  an  aspect  of  the  holiday  experience. Culinary  enhances  all  tourism  assets, culture, sports,  heritage,  eco  tourism,  adventure  and  horticulture.  Foodies  are  passionate. It is worth  noting that culinary  tourism is  one  of  the  most robust  tourism.  It  is  a recipe  for  economic  development and success.

The  growth of food  tourism is a recipe for  economic  development  success. The  culinary  trail  is  a  global  movement. It is one of  the  most dynamic segments  within the tourism market.