Metabolism-Boosting Foods For Vegetarians

1 Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie

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Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Because it jump-starts your metabolism and keeps you energized. This smoothie, filled with goodness such as green tea, flaxmeal, and garbanzo beans, is a great start to the day.

Get the recipe: metabolism-boosting smoothie

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2 Santa Fe Vegetable Soup

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This vegetable soup is perfect for the colder months and filled with deliciousness, all for only 231 calories. The soup can be made with or without chicken (see recipe for substitutions).

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3 Avocado Shell Salad

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This quick and easy salad-stuffed avocado offers 60 percent of your recommended fiber for the day, not to mention avocado can help to reduce belly fat.

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4 Blueberry, Quinoa, and Kale Salad

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Talk about superfoods: this salad has everything you need for feeling strong, healthy, and satisfied. Not many better combinations than kale and quinoa!

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5 Blueberry Muffins

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This blueberry muffin recipe, courtesy of Gwyneth Paltrow, actually targets belly fat with a variety of strategic ingredients. Sign us up!

Get the recipe: Blythe Danner's Blueberry Muffins

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6 Broccoli Potato Soup

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This hearty soup has a lot going for it: vitamin B, lots of healthy omega fats, and it's vegan!

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7 Ginger-Coconut Kale Zucchini Spaghetti

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If you're looking to make your diet healthier but don't want to give up pasta, these zucchini noodles are a happy medium, thanks to their low calorie and carb count.

Get the recipe: ginger-coconut kale zucchini spaghetti

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8 Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake

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Healthy shortcake?! It exists, thanks to this gluten-free recipe filled with fresh fruits and Greek yogurt.

Get the recipe: gluten-free strawberry shortcake

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