These nutrient-dense seeds come with a number of health benefits—but the key to getting the most out of the superfood comes down to how you consume it.

Q: Ground flaxseed (3-5 tablespoons per day) is said to help symptoms of menopause. Can you buy ground flaxseed, or do you have to grind it yourself? How would you recommend eating it? (I am thinking ...

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