Is Kimchi really good for your health?

Koreans eat so much of this super-spicy condiment (40 pounds of it per person each year) that natives say "kimchi" instead of "cheese" when getting their pictures taken. read more

Or try Spicy Beef and Kimchi Stew, which won our test kitchen's top rating. Spicy Beef and Kimchi Stew Recipe by Mark Bittman. This recipe is high in sodium (due to the soy sauce and the kimchi), so if high blood pressure is a concern for you, omit the soy sauce, which will bring the sodium down about 200 milligrams. read more

Kimchi is loaded with vitamins A, B, and C, but its biggest benefit may be in its healthy bacteria called lactobacilli, found in fermented foods like Kimchi and yogurt etc. The health functionality of Kimchi includes anticancer, antiobesity, anticonstipation, colorectal health promotion, probiotic properties, cholesterol reduction, fibrolytic effect, antioxidative and antiaging properties, brain health promotion, immune promotion, and skin health promotion. read more

Kimchi is a source of healthy lactobacillus bacteria which the body utilizes for its healthy functioning. This good bacterium also assists in weight loss by controlling the appetite and reducing the blood sugar levels. The fiber content present in it keeps your body full and your hunger satisfied for a longer duration preventing you from overeating. read more