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If you’re trying to lose weight, paying attention to what you eat–especially for breakfast–is important. Your breakfast can set the tone for the rest of your day; it can either fill you up until lunch or it can lead to regular cravings throughout the morning.
With that in mind, sticking to healthy breakfast foods that will satisfy your hunger is a good rule of thumb–especially if you’re trying to lose weight.
However, it can be difficult to tell which breakfast foods will do the job. To make it easier, we found the 4 breakfast foods you should be eating over 40 for your metabolism. Keep reading for all the details!
Eggs
Eggs are a breakfast staple for good reason--and they might be exactly what you need for sustainable weight loss.
According to Healthline, "Eggs are incredibly nutrient-dense and filling, mainly because of their high protein content. High-protein foods have been known to reduce appetite and increase fullness, compared to foods that contain less protein."
Adding some hot sauce to your eggs can also help speed up your metabolism!
Avocadoes
Avocadoes are another good ingredient to start adding to your breakfast.
According to Eat This, Not That!, avocadoes can be an effective appetite suppressant. The article explains, "In a study published in Nutrition Journal, participants who ate half a fresh avocado with lunch reported a 40% decreased desire to eat for hours afterward."
With that in mind, making some avocado toast with breakfast (preferably with a whole grain bread), is a great, weight loss friendly way to start your morning.
Greek Yogurt
If you're in the mood for a lighter breakfast, try some Greek yogurt.
Greek yogurt is high in protein, which means it can help you feel full. According to Medical News Today, "Research suggests that eating a high-protein diet may increase the number of calories a person burns per day."
Adding Greek yogurt to your morning meal is one easy way of upping your overall protein intake. Plus, it contains good bacteria that can help improve your gut health.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is another healthy breakfast option for those hoping to lose weight.
Eat This explains, "Not only is it packed with fiber, a nutrient that's been shown to improve health and accelerate weight loss, it's also one of the very best sources of resistant starch. That's the kind that digests slowly and triggers the release of digestive acids that suppress appetite and accelerate calorie-burn."
And oatmeal does not have to be boring or unflavored. Try adding cinnamon, fruit, and nut butter to oatmeal for a more flavorful breakfast that will still help you reach your weight loss goals.
