We all have different food-related goals for our health. For some, it may be to eat less added sugar or sodium in your daily diet in order to care for your heart health. For others, it may be to eat healthy foods that can help you shed some pounds and get to your desired weight. If your goal is weight loss, eating more protein is crucial. And one of the best ways to get more of this nutrient into your diet is to start your day off with a high-protein breakfast.
Research shows that diets higher in protein can help reduce body mass due to multiple reasons. For one, protein can help regulate hunger hormones and lower appetite by way of specific appetite-reducing hormones. Protein can also cause your body to burn more calories, even while you’re at rest. And lastly, protein has a higher thermic effect than carbohydrates and fats, which means your body is using more energy to digest these foods, causing your metabolic rate to increase.
To get more protein into your daily routine in order to help with your personal weight loss goals, start with your first meal of the day. Without protein in your breakfast, you’ll not only miss an opportunity to pack in this nutrient, but you’ll be left feeling hungrier and less satiated than if you were to eat a high-protein breakfast. Read on to learn some new recipes for including protein into your morning meal, or, if you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to cook, check out the Best High-Protein Fast-Food Breakfast Orders.
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This isn’t your average pizza. These mini breakfast pizzas are made with whole wheat English muffins, eggs, ham, and cheddar cheese—all of which can provide you with a protein boost.
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If you’re in the mood for some tacos, don’t limit yourself to lunch or dinner. Instead, throw together these delicious breakfast tacos made with eggs, spinach, cheese, and mushrooms, and enjoy a hearty protein-heavy meal before you get your day started.
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Your mouth will be watering at the sight of this breakfast sandwich. Made with egg, cheddar cheese, turkey, and guacamole piled on top of a whole wheat English muffin, the Sunrise Sandwich provides a protein boost in the most satisfying way. For an added kick, choose pepper jack cheese over cheddar.
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If you’re wanting some sort of hash but aren’t in the mood for our Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash, try this Italian-inspired dish instead. You’ll enjoy red potatoes, eggs, mushrooms, kale, asiago cheese, and chicken sausage—all of which will combine for a high-protein breakfast you’ll crave all the time.
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For those who want protein but don’t want to put a ton of effort into cooking their breakfast, an omelet is the perfect solution. This ham and cheese omelet with mushrooms is simple and full of protein, and the use of Swiss cheese gives you protein with very little fat compared to other cheese.
