# @healthline on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-05-12T16:34:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Healthline (@healthline) — https://gondola.cc/healthline

## Caption

⚡ Your body burns energy digesting everything you eat — but research suggests protein has the biggest effect on metabolism.

🍳 Protein-rich foods may increase metabolic rate by 15–30%, compared to 5–10% for carbs and 0–3% for fats.

🥩 Foods like eggs, fish, legumes, and lean meats are often recommended for their protein content and ability to help support metabolism and energy balance.

💧 Experts also say regular movement, staying hydrated, getting quality sleep, and eating enough protein may all help support a healthy metabolism over time.

Comment BOOST to get the full list of metabolism-supporting foods sent to your DMs. 📩

#metabolism #nutritiontips #healthline

Post Fact Checked By: Amy Richter, MS, RDN, CLT
Post Review Date: 5/12/26
Article Fact Checked By:  Marie Lorraine Johnson MS, RD, CPT
Article Review Date: 12/4/2023
Source:  Alina Petre, MS, RD (NL) (2023, December 4). The 11 Best Foods to Boost Your Metabolism. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/metabolism-boosting-foods

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