Flaxseeds are small but mighty when it comes to their nutritional value and health benefits. Dietitians weigh in on the benefits, including supporting heart health and blood sugar levels. Flaxseed is ...

Experts explain the do's and don'ts of using these mighty seeds. In recent years, flaxseeds have become a popular ingredient ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants ...

Whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and brown rice can support a healthy heart by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol. They also provide fiber for a healthy gut.

There are many ways to eat flaxseeds—tiny, golden-brown seeds from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). You can eat them whole, ground, or in flaxseed oil. It is typically easier to digest ground ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding whole flaxseed to your diet, but not flaxseed oil, may help lower your cholesterol levels, hint the combined results of multiple studies. Flaxseed is seen as a heart ...

Have you been lax about getting your flax? Flaxseeds are naturally high in omega-3, an essential fatty acid that keeps your skin, nervous system and immune system functioning properly. Unfortunately, ...

If you have high cholesterol, knowing which foods support heart health and which should be avoided is important. To lower cholesterol levels, focus on fresh, whole foods like leafy greens, whole ...

While most Americans meet or exceed their daily recommended carbohydrate intake, with 74% consuming too many refined grains, only 2% actually get enough whole grains. It’s really important to ...