The Detroit News. Food Tiny seed plays big role in a healthy diet Flaxseed provides nutritional benefits and great flavor, especially to baked goods. It also can be sprinkled over yogurt and added to breadings.
Flax seed is delicious when added to baked items.
You can add it whole or ground, but you'll get more nutritional benefits by using the ground. Remember, it's a good idea to grind flax seed in a coffee or spice grinder before adding to recipes. When recipes call for ground flax seed, always measure amount first, then grind to a granular, free-flowing meal. Flax seed meal is also available in stores, however, it's recommended to grind your own for maximum freshness. But all fats aren't bad.