But the important thing to note with these benefits is that the throw in of breakfast you eat matters.

What if you don’t want to eat breakfast?

However, adults don’t have to eat breakfast right away in the morning if they are not hungry.

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They are better off waiting to eat as opposed to shoveling some food in."

Including protein in the morning is best for weight loss as it’s super filling."

Read on, then try these20 Healthy Weight Loss Breakfast Recipesfor inspiration.

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Eating breakfast can give you energy.

According to theCleveland Clinic, breakfast provides your body with the energy it needs to perform at its best.

Eating breakfast can help you avoid night-time cravings.

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you might get more fiber.

Luckily, most healthy breakfast foods are surprisingly high in fiber!

“Fiber is key in helping you to stay full to prevent overeating while trying to lose weight.

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Fiber contributes little in the way of calories to the diet.

Try adding fresh fruit to cereal at breakfast to add fiber.”

You’ll get even more of a boost in protein.

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Shannon Henry, RDwithEZCare Clinic, recommends eggs or yogurt as a nourishinghigh-protein breakfast.

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you could also get a boost in healthy fats.

A previous version of this story was published on May 18, 2021.

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

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