Lynn Haak, Author at Entegro Health Probiotics

Inflammation

What is the role of inflammation? Like a check engine light, inflammation is there to be an alarm. It lets you know something is wrong. Unlike your late-90s car dashboard lighting up, we shouldn’t ignore it. We need to look into the root cause of why the alarm is going off so we can make changes…

Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease x Gut Health Lyme Disease is caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacterium is introduced to a human host through the bite of an infected tick, most often deer ticks. These little critters are common in the Northeast and Midwest. However, Lyme Disease can be found throughout the US. The…

Sufficient Sleep & Gut Health

Sufficient Sleep is Important. We all know that sufficient sleep is important. But when seasons of life get busy, it’s often the first thing to go. Sleep is critical to the health of the human body. During sleep, the body is able to perform countless processes from tissue recovery to neural processing. Both physical and…

Probiotics & Medication

At Entegro Health HQ, we are often asked the question: Can I take Flourish while on medications or other supplements? The answer (most of the time) is: YES! A healthy human gut microbiome is filled with a diverse array of bacteria from many different families. Humans have been consuming fermented foods for thousands of years. We…

Spinach Lentil Dal Recipe

2021: The Year of the Lentil Although my family may not be as excited about this self-proclaimed lentil banner year, I’m so excited to put this underrated legume to use in many of our traditionally meat-based meals, starting with this Spinach Lentil Dal meal. Let’s take a look at why lentils are so exciting from…

Fermentation Station

Let’s talk about the wondrous world of fermentation. Fermentation has been a part of human life and in almost every culture around the world since the beginning of time. So, why has it been around for so long and why is it not exactly commonplace in our culture today? Fermented Foods Defined Fermented foods…

Gut-Mouth Connection

The gut is a well-connected organ and a key player in the GI tract. Let’s explore the connection between the top of the GI tract, and near the end: the gut-mouth connection. Oral bacteria have a dear place in the world of microbiology. One of the first bacteria discoveries was found in teeth plaque by…

Egg-Free Frosted Banana Muffins

We couldn’t let today go by without sharing just one more #tasty banana treat! These EGG-FREE frosted banana bread muffins are a must-try. It is National Banana Bread Day after all! (February 23rd) If you have loved ones with egg allergies, we’ve got you covered. Try these EGG-FREE frosted banana muffins and you won’t have…

Flaxy Banana Bread

Happy National Banana Bread Day! (February 23rd) Quick breads don’t need to compete with your gut microbiome. Fuel your body and your microbiome with the fiber found in flax and chia in this family favorite flaxy banana bread recipe. This recipe is very forgiving and easy to adjust based on the size of the overripe…

10 High Fiber Foods

oatmeal with raspberries and almonds high fiber food

Let’s talk about some common nutrient-dense (and tasty!) high fiber foods you can include in your daily diet. The recommended fiber intake for men is a minimum of 38 grams a day, while women should shoot for at least 25 grams daily. The average American only gets around 10 – 15 grams of fiber a…