The 3 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier Gut (and Why It Matters)

Read more from Greatist then check out the 13 foods you SHOULD eat for a healthy gut at Health.com:

1. Probiotic Foods
2. Yogurt
3. Kefir
4. Miso paste (warning: VERY high in sodium!!)
5. Kombucha tea
6. Sauerkraut
7. Sourdough bread
8. Tempeh
9. Pickles
10. Cultured soy milk
11. Kimchi
12. Kvass
13. Chocolate

If you see some of your favorites on here, try to eat them in the coming week. While you're at it, why not add in a new food as well?!

SLOW COOKER QUINOA BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH TOMATO AND SPINACH

I made ours with escarole and topped it with salsa instead of adding tomatoes! This would also taste great with asparagus or kale -- use one of your favorite green veggies! From Slow Cooker Gourmet.

SLOW COOKER QUINOA BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH TOMATO AND SPINACH

 

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INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup quinoa, rinsed well and uncooked
• 1½ cups milk (I used 2%)
• 6 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup frozen cut leaf spinach (or use a handful of fresh!)
• ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup shredded cheese (colby, monterey jack, cheddar, etc.)
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl whisk 6 eggs until beaten. Add quinoa, milk, salt and pepper and whisk until combined.
2. Gently mix in spinach, tomatoes and ½ cup shredded cheese
3. Spray crock well with nonstick spray
4. Add egg and quinoa mixture to crock
5. Top with Parmesan cheese
6. Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours until eggs are set and edges are lightly browned