Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Weight Loss & Metabolism Boosts

What happens if you skip breakfast every day? Boost your metabolism and lose weight with easy, nutritionist-approved ideas like overnight oats, protein-packed tacos, and simple swaps that upgrade your morning routine.

Couple Sits at a Table Over Breakfast, Woman Pouring Coffee in a Cup

The 9 Worst Breakfasts for Your Waistline - and What to Choose Instead

Published Aug,14 2018 | By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.

There’s been a lot of news about breakfast lately -- both good and bad. Some studies suggest breakfast may not be necessary to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, but that doesn’t mean skipping out on your first meal is a healthy habit.

Julie Upton is co-founder of Appetite for Health and is a certified sports dietitian who has been writing since 1994. She is a nationally recognized journalist who has contributed to "The New York Times," "Shape" and "Men's Health." Upton is also the coauthor of "The Real Skinny: Appetite for Health's 101 Fat Habits & Slim Solutions." She holds a Master of Science in nutrition communications.