
Pears

Tasty and crisp, pears are high in insoluble fiber, which helps to make you feel fuller and accelerates the movement of food through your digestive system. Looking for a way to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure? You guessed it, pears are great for that, too. While snacking on them is great, these creative pear recipes will have you thinking about them in a whole new way.

Black Beans

While you’re probably familiar with black beans in your favorite Mexican-style dinner recipes, have you tried making black bean burgers at home? They’re a much higher-fiber food than beef burgers (15 grams per cup!) and are delicious to meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Next, try these other black bean recipes.<