Health coach and author Robyn Youkilis breaks down the health benefits of flaxseed, how to store and prepare it, and which recipes to use it in. In addition to the potential benefits mentioned above, ...

Q: Is it important to grind flaxseed? Does doing so mean it has more potency? — Erika Pichon de Bury, Grosse Ile, Mich. A: To reap the health benefits of flaxseeds essential oils, the seeds need to be ...

You can eat flaxseeds whole, ground, or in flaxseed oil. Try enjoying flaxseeds in smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, baked goods, and more.

Experts explain the do's and don'ts of using these mighty seeds. In recent years, flax seeds have become a popular ingredient in the wellness space. They are a staple ingredient in many healthy ...

The bronze-colored, flattened flax seeds are extremely healthy seeds that you should eat every day. Loaded with nutrition, these tiny seeds lower cholesterol and improve your digestive system. It is ...

The tiny brown seeds smell like paint, taste kind of bitter and turn slimy when you mix them with water. Home cooks are befuddled by them, chefs have no interest. But make no mistake, if you’re not ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: We take flax oil or sometimes ground flaxseed. Do they both have the same nutritional value of omega-3 fatty acid? Do you believe that taking flaxseed or flax oil is good for one's ...

If you would like to add flax to your diet but simply don’t know where to start, here is a flax seed primer of sorts, courtesy of registered dietitian Elaine Magee, author of “The Flax Cookbook,” ($14 ...