Q: My daughter has a nut allergy. Will she be able to use flax seed (ground or in an oil form)? A: Flax seed is not a nut, it is seed. Food allergies may exist for it, but they are considered to be ...

Discover the nutritional powerhouses, chia and flaxseeds, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. Learn ...

A registered dietitian explains the benefits of flax milk and reveals how it compares to cow's milk and other vegan milks. There’s no denying that the alternative milk scene has truly exploded.

Chia and flax may look like bird food, but inside each seed is a pharmacy. Fiber, omega-3s, antioxidants—they’re like pocket-sized multivitamins disguised as toppings. When soaked, chia turns into a ...

Q: For 30 years I've had to take laxatives in order to have a bowel movement. A friend of mine read on the Internet that taking flax seeds would help when nothing else would. I started doing so and it ...