The Japanese diet is one of the healthiest and tastiest diets in the world. That’s why we put together this handy guide to traditional Japanese eating practices — which also includes lots of yummy Japanese recipes.

A delicious and comforting fish stew with classic Spanish flavors that's surprisingly easy to make. Serve with crusty bread or rice on the side.

Smooth and creamy roasted pumpkin hummus with a hint of cumin. Serve as a dip with toasted pita wedges, crudités or slices of crusty bread. Or enjoy it as a filling in a flatbread wrap with crispy salad veggies.

This simple stir-fry is packed with flavor and nutrients and takes only around 20 minutes to make. The stir-fried broccoli softens as it cooks and has a slightly nutty flavor, which works beautifully with the plump cashews.

A rustic and mouthwatering pasta salad chock full of traditional Italian ingredients including olives, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts, all coated in a creamy basil and Parmesan dressing.

Deliciously smoky grilled shrimp and vegetable skewers coated in a Moroccan-spiced lemon and olive oil marinade.

A delicious, velvety smooth dip made with a combination of five classic Greek ingredients: feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice, oregano and white beans.

Succulent baked teriyaki chicken served with seasoned soba noodles and a nourishing collection of crisp and colorful vegetables.

A rustic, tomatoey Tuscan rugu with delicate brown lentils, zucchini and carrots served with cheesy soft polenta. You can also easily turn this recipe into an opulent tuna and lentil ragu by adding bite-size pieces of fresh tuna for the final 5 minutes of cooking.

Chickpeas are one of the tastiest and most versatile of all beans. They also happen to be a great source of protein, fiber and many other essential nutrients including potassium and calcium. To help you incorporate more chickpeas into your life, here are 10 simple and delicious chickpea recipes.

Portobello mushrooms are sautéed in olive oil, garlic and thyme, then pureed with artichoke hearts to make this simple, delicious and versatile pâté.

A smooth, creamy and delicately spiced Thai soup rich in beta carotene and fiber.

This delicious and nutritious Greek Chopped Salad is chock full of colorful vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and cubes of creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a herby olive oil vinaigrette.

Chunks of roasted sweet potato combined with lentils, crisp baby spinach, walnuts and crumbled feta, and tossed with a lemon-garlic vinaigrette.