flexseeds? good for us or not?

I know flexseed oil is a good thing for us but how about the flexseed itself? I like to put it in my protein shakes. I like the consistencey of it. lol. But does it do us any good in that form? Or does the flexseed oil capsoles desolve in our pouches? I can't just open it up & put it in my drink. nasty!

I take whole flaxseed and grind it in a coffee grinder and add it to my yogurt.  This way I get the benefit of the omega oils and the fiber of the seed.  A win/win situation.
koukla