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Fat Burning Breakfast Foods

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The body needs to start out its day with fuel (calories). When breakfast is skipped, the metabolism slows down and people eat more throughout the day and become hungry faster. The following fat burning breakfast foods can speed up metabolism, which helps burn fat throughout the day.

  1. Fruit

    • Fruits such as bananas, citrus fruit and melon are healthy choices. Fruits have natural sugars and provide much needed energy, makes the stomach feel fuller (because of fiber) and helps burn fat.

    Cereal

    • Whole grain dry cereals and hot cereal such as oatmeal are filled with fiber and complex carbohydrates. Fiber and complex carbohydrates maintain healthy blood sugar levels that help regulate fat storage within the body.

    Lowfat or Fat Free Milk

    • Lowfat or fat free milk contains high levels of calcium. Calcium boosts the body's metabolism which helps burn fat.

    Warm Beverages

    • Black tea, green tea and coffee contain EGCG, a chemical that affects metabolism. EGCG helps eliminate fatty acids stored inside the body and also provides the body with more energy.

    Lean Protein

    • Lean protein such as turkey or chicken added to an egg white omelet is a healthy breakfast alternative. Protein helps burn calories faster.

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