Pass on Sugary Canned Beans and Make Your Own Healthier Version

For the sake of your taste buds and your health, skip the canned baked beans at a BBQ party. Make a three-bean salad with garbanzo beans, black beans, and red beans instead of baked beans (which are generally high in fat and sugar). These are all excellent plant-based protein and fiber sources.

According to the USDA, a cup of baked beans has 22 grams of sugar. Meanwhile, according to the USDA, a cup of garbanzo beans has just 7.87 grams of sugar. Making your own simple vegetarian baked beans using maple syrup, tomato paste, herbs, and spices is another option.