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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The nutritional value of powdered flax seeds stems from their omega-3 fats, fiber content and lignans, which enable people to ...

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 ...

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 ...

A: To reap the health benefits of flaxseeds essential oils, the seeds need to be ground or bitten into. So if you use them whole in bread or muffins, you need to bite into the seed, sort of breaking ...