Best Foods to Start Your Day Right and Fuel Your Metabolism

Lisette Marie

19. Cottage Cheese: The High-Protein Hunger Crusher

Cottage cheese with granola and apple. Photo Credit: Envato @fahrwasser

Cottage cheese is an excellent source of casein protein, which digests slowly and keeps you feeling full for hours. This slow-digesting protein helps build and maintain lean muscle mass, a key component of a higher resting metabolic rate. Cottage cheese also contains calcium, which plays a role in fat metabolism, making it a great addition to any breakfast aimed at boosting calorie burn. Enjoy it on whole-grain toast, mixed with fruit and cinnamon, or blended into a smoothie for a creamy, protein-packed treat.

20. Beets: The Natural Nitric Oxide Booster

Healthy appetizing red smoothie dessert in glasses. Photo Credit: Envato @kuban-kuban

Beets may not be the first food that comes to mind for breakfast, but they’re an incredible metabolism-boosting superfood. Rich in nitrates, beets help improve blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles, enhancing exercise performance and fat-burning potential. They’re also loaded with fiber, folate, and antioxidants, which support digestion and help reduce inflammation. Blend beets into a smoothie, grate them over avocado toast, or add them to a breakfast salad with eggs and quinoa for a nutrient-packed morning boost.

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19. Cottage Cheese: The High-Protein Hunger Crusher

20. Beets: The Natural Nitric Oxide Booster

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