10 ways to boost your metabolism

10 ways to boost your metabolism

Want to burn fat and calories all day? Try these simple metabolism-boosting strategies

By Dr. Susan Biali

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Eat breakfast

A substantial breakfast can boost your metabolism by up to 10 percent, especially if you include healthy protein and fat sources such as eggs or Greek yogurt, which is higher in protein than traditional yogurt. A 2010 study in theInternational Journal of Obesity found that a higher-fat breakfast actually helps the body burn more carbs and fat the rest of the day.