What is the best thing to eat for breakfast to start your metabolism?
                                
                                
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                                According to research published in the *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition*, protein may boost your metabolic rate by as much as 11%. This makes a breakfast rich in protein arguably the best thing to eat for breakfast to start your metabolism, as it leverages the thermic effect of food (TEF).