Flaxseed Oil is obtained by cold pressing ripened and dried flax seeds. It contains omega-3 fatty acid called α-linolenic acid (ALA) which is known as essential fat. It is oftentimes used for the promotion of heart health and is also used to help improve mental function as well as for hair, nail and skin health. In the kitchen it should be used only unheated in dishes of different types, which are preferably low in fats and sugars, in small quantities – less than a spoonful is enough to season a plate of pasta, chickpea hummus, a vegetable puree, grilled fish or a mixed salad.