Best Foods to Start Your Day Right and Fuel Your Metabolism

Lisette Marie

29. Seaweed (Nori/Dulse): The Thyroid Nourisher

Traditional fresh seaweed and sesame salad on a plate on the table top view. Photo Credit: Envato @Aleruana

Your thyroid gland is the master regulator of your metabolism, and it relies heavily on iodine to function correctly. Seaweed, like the nori sheets used for sushi or dulse flakes, is one of the best natural sources of this crucial mineral. Ensuring adequate iodine intake supports optimal thyroid hormone production, keeping your metabolic rate humming. Try using nori sheets to wrap scrambled eggs and veggies, or sprinkle dulse flakes onto avocado toast or into a savory breakfast smoothie for a mineral boost and unique umami flavour. (Use cautiously if you have a thyroid condition).

30. Bone Broth: The Gut-Healing Foundation

Boiled bone and broth. Photo Credit: Envato @esindeniz

A healthy gut is intrinsically linked to efficient metabolism. Sipping on warm bone broth first thing in the morning can be incredibly beneficial. It’s rich in collagen, gelatin, and amino acids like glycine, which help soothe and repair the gut lining, improving nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation. It also provides easily digestible protein and electrolytes for hydration. While not a "food" in the traditional sense, starting your day by supporting gut integrity can lay a crucial foundation for better metabolic function throughout the day.

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29. Seaweed (Nori/Dulse): The Thyroid Nourisher

30. Bone Broth: The Gut-Healing Foundation

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