We all have different food-related goals for our health.

If your goal isweight loss, eating more protein is crucial.

Research showsthat diets higher in protein can help reduce body mass due to multiple reasons.

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For one, protein can helpregulate hunger hormonesand lower appetite by way of specific appetite-reducing hormones.

Protein can also cause your body toburn more calories, even while you’re at rest.

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Breakfast Pizza

This isn’t your average pizza.

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Sunrise Sandwich

Your mouth will be watering at the sight of this breakfast sandwich.

For an added kick, choose pepper jack cheese over cheddar.

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Not only that, but these will take you less than 30 minutes to make!

Sunrise sandwich

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You’ll feel full for hours and won’t be tempted to reach for the mid-morning snacks.

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A previous version of this story was published on May 7, 2022.

It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, as well as updated contextual links.

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