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10 Breakfasts to Boost Your Metabolism Before 8 a.m.

Registered dietitians give the skinny on what to eat in the morning to keep your motor running

by Lindsay Tigar | COMMENT

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Yeah, we've all been there: It's bright and early at 7:41 a.m., you've hit snooze twice and now you have to get out of bed to even have a chance of making it to your 9 a.m. meeting. Yikes. While you can rock an high pony and put on a tunic with leggings in a flash, finding something that's easy to eat and also healthy is a taller order. An especially concerning fact when you consider that your breakfast choices can make or break your entire day. This pivotal meal that your mom always warned you to never, ever skip is what revs up or slows down your metabolism for the other 23.5 hours of the day.

"Eating before 8 a.m. allows your body to kick-start its metabolism," says Cara Walsh, a registered dietician. "By eating the right foods early in the morning, you're giving your body the chance to replenish your muscles and brain with the nutrients they need to perform better." Walsh explains that eating a good breakfast isn't just about increasing your metabolism -- it's also a safeguard against bad habits. "When people skip breakfast, they tend to reach for high-fat and high-sugar foods," says Walsh.

Here, the best food decisions you can make before 8 a.m., according to registered dieticians.

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