ground flax seed and the pros and cons of each one. Also, what is flax seed oil—and can you use it for cooking? We spoke to experts who share how to eat flax seeds, including how to grind flax ...

Flaxseed, as we commonly know it, refers to the seeds of the flax plant. These tiny brown seeds have a slight nutty flavor ...

Many experts believe it's better to consume flaxseed than flax oil (which contains just part of the seed) so you get all the components. But stay tuned as researchers continue to investigate.