3 Breakfast Bowls to Bust Belly Bloat

The secret to a flatter looking belly? Probiotics!

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria in your body that serve a number of functions. They can stimulate immunity, helping you combat colds and allergies. They may also help prevent weight problems—some studies have shown a link between low levels of good gut bacteria and obesity. But perhaps probiotics’ biggest claim to fame is in the digestion department. They can also support healthy digestion by reducing the quantity of bad bacteria in the gut. Plus, probiotics can help reduce belly bloat, which is often caused by a lack of good bacteria in your gut.

So what foods contain probiotics? Fermented dairy foods like yogurt, kefir products and aged cheeses are all sources of this powerful bacteria. You can also get probiotics from non-dairy foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh and soy beverages. If you choose soy milk for probiotics, check the label to make sure that live cultures were added.

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Get all the benefits of probiotics first thing in the morning when you make these three belly-busting breakfast bowls:

1. Mango Vanilla Chia Pudding

This is one sweet treat you’ll skip the snooze button for! Featuring flavorful mango and a few simple ingredients, it’s as delicious to taste as it is easy to make!

Ingredients:

1 Nutrisystem Vanilla Shake
1 cup soy milk
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 cup mango chunks, chopped small

Directions:
1. Whisk together milk, shake mix and chia seeds.
2. Pour into a re-sealable container, add a half cup of mango chunks to mix and stir until blended.
3. Let sit in fridge overnight to set.
4. When ready to enjoy, top with remaining half cup of mango chunks.

Servings:
Makes 1 serving

Counts As:
1 SmartCarb, 2 PowerFuels and 2 Extras (make it a flex breakfast!)

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2. Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

Like to start your day on an indulgent note? We’ve got you covered with this snooze-free staple your taste buds will thank you for.

Ingredients:
1 Nutrisystem Chocolate Shake
1 cup soy milk
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 small banana, sliced thin

Directions:
1. Whisk together milk, shake mix and chia seeds.
2. Pour into re-sealable container and add half of the banana slices to the mix and stir until blended.
3. Let sit in fridge overnight to set.
4. When ready to enjoy, top with remaining half cup of banana slices.

Servings:
Makes 1 serving

Counts As:
1 SmartCarb, 2 PowerFuels and 2 Extras (make it a flex breakfast!)

3. Vanilla Berry Parfait

Prep is just one simple step for this delicious morning must-have that’s full of nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients:
1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake
½ cup blueberries
½ cup strawberries
1 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions:
1. Whisk together yogurt and shake mix.
2. Add berries and mix.
2. Top with shredded coconut.

Servings:
Makes 1 serving

Counts As:
1 SmartCarb, 2 PowerFuels and 1 Extra (make it a flex breakfast!)