While pursuing the bulk food aisle at Clark's nutrition store, on a whim I decided to buy some flaxseed.  Flaxseeds are tiny, brown, seeds like sunflower seeds. They have a subtle nutty flavor.   If you don't care for fish, you can add flaxseed to your diet because it also contains omega-3 fatty acids.  These fatty acids, along with fiber, and magnesium in flaxseed make it a great addition to your diet.  The flaxseeds I purchase were intact, meaning they had a protective coating which keeps the oils inside fresh.  In order to get the benefits that flaxseeds offer they must be ground in a blender or grinder before use.  Once ground however, they must be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator to keep it from turning rancid.

     Now that it is ground, how can I use it?  Flaxseed can be added to smoothies, muffin mix, pancakes, and waffles to increase the "bulk."  It can also be sprinkled on yogurt, cottage cheese, or any cereal.