Grind flax seeds for maximum health benefits

"According to the Flax Council of Canada flax has been grown since the beginnings of civilization. Around the eighth century, King Charlemagne considered flax so important for the health of his subjects he imposed laws requiring its consumption. Flax is grown for its fibre and its oil-rich seeds, the latter of which is harvested from blue-flowered plants grown in such places as the Canadian Prairies. It's rich in protein and contains fibre and essential nutrients, including iron, niacin, calcium, vitamin E and phosphorous. Flax seed is gluten-free and provides essential omega-3 fatty acids, which studies have shown can have numerous health benefits such as helping to reduce the risk of heart disease, and it also contain lignans, compounds that may help protect against certain kinds of cancer. For maximum health benefit the Flax Council says you should grind the seeds, because whole flax seed will pass through your system undigested" - Canada.com