New Year's Resolution: Eat More Fiber

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One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is any extra weight, but rather than drop pounds, why not add some healthy fiber to your diet instead. Cutting calories can be dangerous, but eating foods high in fiber actually keeps you full longer. Plus, a diet rich in fiber also lowers your risk of diabetes, heart disease and constipation. Here are 10 fiber-ific foods to get you started.

All-Bran Extra Fiber Muffins - An easy and delicious way to get more fiber in your diet.

Mill Cottage's Ultimate High Fiber Oatmeal - Delicious pancakes with plenty of fiber for a nutritious bonus.

Black Bean Soup - This hearty soup is full of fiber and will warm you up on a cold winter's night.

Herbed Lentils and Rice - This high-fiber side dish is both tasty and healthy!

French Lentil Soup - This lentil soup is full of fiber and tastes great, too!

Breakfast in a Glass - This high-fiber drink is light on the stomach but will get you moving in the morning.

Heart-Healthy Kamut Pasta Salad - Avocado, high-fiber kamut pasta, and other tasty ingredients combine together to make a Mediterranean-style pasta salad!

Heart-Healthy Salmon with Kale - Add colorful sautéed leeks and kale to salmon filets and you have a wonderful meal full of cancer-fighting phytonutrients, vitamins A, K and C, and diet-friendly fiber.

Beef & Bean Burgers - Add some extra fiber to your burgers with this recipe!

Mediterranean Asparagus and Bean Salad - Give this dish a try for a quick side dish with your dinner or a healthy salad for lunch the next day.