Spicy, sour and savory, kimchi is a boldly flavored side dish that hails from Korea. It consists of fermented chili peppers and vegetables like Napa cabbage. Sound bizarre? It actually undergoes the same process that creates sauerkraut and dill pickles.

Beyond smoothies and the occasional margarita, we rarely use our blenders. But don't let this kitchen appliance collect dust! Did you know that you can use your blender to make entire meals and desserts -- all while saving time?

Love yogurt but not in the mood for something sweet? Go with savory yogurt, instead! You’ll begin with a cup of plain yogurt, and then dress it up with a variety of herbs, fruits, vegetables and nuts -- whatever you like.

If you’ve had a long day, the thought of having to cook dinner and then wash multiple pots, pans and dishes might make you think twice. Enter sheet pan meals! The following eight dinner recipes can all be made using one or two sheet pans.

One of the newest diet trends is “going veggan” — which, simply put, is following a vegan diet that includes eggs. It’s also classified more technically as an ovo-vegetarian diet. “Ovo” refers to eggs.

Think you have your finger on the pulse of sustainable eating? Then you won’t be surprised that 2016 has been designated the International Year of Pulses. Pulses are planet-friendly vegetarian-protein foods, like lentils and heirloom beans, that can help prevent and manage obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancers.

When it comes to fat, quality matters more than quantity. Since fat is something our entire bodies need -- especially our brains -- cooking with healthy fats is a simple way to ensure proper nutrition. The bonus: Fat makes food taste better!

Vegetables are having a major moment right now, and obscure vegetables even more so. We’re in an era where heading to your weekend farmers markets and subscribing to local community supported agriculture (CSA) shares are hip and trendy.

Breakfast: The most important meal of the day. Or so the old adage goes. There is good research to support the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast -- benefits that span from physical (weight management and improved energy) to emotional (better mood) to mental (clearer thinking and memory retention).

The most popular beverage in the world as well as one of the healthiest, tea has traveled the globe since it was first discovered in ancient China. For several thousand years people have enjoyed tea because of its medicinal qualities and soothing taste.

Not only is eating healthy food good for you, sometimes it has the added bonus of doing good for the world. More and more companies are making healthy food and fitness products and giving back, making a positive impact on the planet.

While listening to romantic music or snuggling up to your partner might help put you in the mood, research shows that eating certain foods may play a larger role in a woman’s sexual health. “A woman’s overall health plays a big role in her sexual well-being and can positively affect conditions she may be suffering in the bedroom. Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast overgrowth, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), vaginal dryness or moodiness and irritability are just some of the problems that can plague many women, making intimacy a dreaded task instead of the sensual and enjoyable experience it should be,” says Misti Gueron, M.S., RD, medical nutrition therapist at the Khalili Center. Research shows these nine foods might help alleviate and, in some cases, resolve your sexual discomforts.