I've read that you're not supposed to cook with flax oil as it is very unstable and the oil will turn rancid and produce trans fats.
Whole flax seed are ok because their hull protects them.
I'm not sure what happens to the ground seeds (flax meal) if boiling water is added, as in this recipe?

Any ideas? I'd love to try this recipe as I seriously miss my morning oatmeal.