Many studies in recent times suggest that a high protein breakfast may allow dieters to stay on track by helping them to stay full throughout the day.

One published study found that the timing of protein intake can affect the feeling of fullness for the rest of the day. The conclusion is that when people eat high-quality protein foods like eggs or bacon, they have a greater sense of sustained fullness throughout the day compared to when protein was eaten at lunch or dinner.

There is a growing body of research which supports that the timing of protein intake may be the most critical piece of the equation when it comes to dieting.

Researchers have found that the feeling of fullness was greatest and most sustained throughout the day when the additional protein, from sources like eggs and lean bacon, were eaten at breakfast.

It has been noted many times that most Americans typically consume a relatively small amount of protein at breakfast - probably only about 15% of their total daily protein intake.

These studies provide a real opportunity for dieters to increase protein intake at breakfast. Many people are caught in a boring breakfast rut, or say they simply don't have enough time to eat in the morning, but with a little planning, a high protein breakfast can easily be one of the most fulfilling meals of the day.

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