Flaxseeds - the shiny, nutty seeds have an earthy aroma and a host of health benefiting properties. 21 Ingenious ways to eat flax seed Wondering how to eat flax seed ? Here are the 21 simple and clever ways to include flaxseeds in your daily meals. 1. JUST sprinkle over any food Unlikely to jelly if not mixed with liquid. Yes, you can just sprinkle some ground/milled flaxseeds onto your regular meals! A tablespoon of flaxseed can also provide around 10% of your daily needs for magnesium, 4% for zinc, 14% vitamin B1 as well as a good amount of iron. How to eat flaxseed : There are many different ways you can incorporate these little seeds into your daily meals! Flaxseed is best consumed raw, here are my favorite ways to add it to my diet: