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Lingonberries: A True Super Fruit

About: Wild Lingonberries are a tiny, round berry about the size of a pea. They grow wild throughout Europe, mostly in the Nordic countries like Finland and Sweden where they...

Organic Cranberries of Washington

The cranberry is a classic holiday accompaniment with its tart tangy flavor all in a bite-size red package. Packed into this lovely berry are lots of helpful antioxidants and beneficial...

Fresh Frozen Peaches

Peaches are the quintessential summer food. Their sweet flavor and rosy complexion speak to the warmth of July and August when they first begin showing themselves. The flavor can range...

Currants: The Unknown Super Food

Many people are not familiar with currants, but these berries are full of nutrients that have been shown to have numerous health benefits. Currants are part of the same family...

Gooseberries, a Staple in Traditional Indian Medicine

Practitioners of Indian medicine have recognized the health benefits of gooseberries for centuries, and this ancient fruit has been used to cure and prevent health ailments with great success. Modern...

Antioxidant Levels in Berries

Data compiled by the University of Alaska Fairbanks shows the great nutritional values our wild and specialty berries provide for your health. Research has proven antioxidants to be very important...

Wild Salmon: Superior Nutrition

Wild fish and farmed fish are common terms, but few people know the true differences between the two. Wild fish are caught in their natural state, while farmed fish are...

Wild Alaskan Salmon- Unmatched in Nutrients

Salmon has long been a popular option in restaurants and on dinner tables due to its delicious taste, but wild Alaskan salmon also provides numerous health benefits and nutrients. In...

Black Currants May Help Fight Glaucoma

The research into the effect of black currants on glaucoma patients is incredibly important because the loss of vision cannot be restored, but successful treatment can prevent it from continuing...

Berries: An Underrated Source of Fiber

By Kelly Ann Atterberry, BS “Berries are an underrated source of fiber”, said Alethea Flemming, ND of Vital Aging Clinic in Anacortes, Washington, as we walked through the Anacortes’ Farmer’s...

Why Eat Organic & Wild Berries?

Strawberries are one the most popular fruits eaten in the United States. It is also one of the top three foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list. The “Dirty Dozen” are...

Organic vs. Conventional

Organic vs. Conventional? A healthy lifestyle includes eating right and making healthy choices. An extensive debate that has long been brewing includes the idea of eating foods that are conventionally...

Are Frozen Berries Healthier Than Fresh?

In addition to being a delicious part of any diet, berries have long been considered super foods that are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants. Berries are often...

Antioxidants in Berries May Help Reduce Cancer

Antioxidants in berries may help reduce cancer. Scientists know certain foods contain compounds that help protect against some types of cancers. How these phytochemicals, or naturally occurring plant compounds, produce...

Wild Berries

Move over blueberries, the REAL, healthy berries are in town. Huckleberries, lingonberries, gooseberries, currants, are all rare, possibly unheard of berries. However, they all have two very important factors in...

Wild Canadian Blueberries

We are pleased to offer a quality product that tastes great and is extremely healthy. Our wild Canadian blueberries are handpicked at optimal ripeness in the rugged lowlands of Vancouver...

Uncover the Health Benefits of Elderberries

Take a walk through any cold and flu aisle at the drugstore these days, and you’ll see a variety of elderberry options. Research indicates that elderberries contain virus-fighting and antioxidant...

Five Reasons Brazil Nuts are Superfood

Nutritious and filling, nuts are the ideal food to stave off the munchies. These delectable treats are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Some nuts are more nutritious than...

Fresh Frozen versus Grocery Store Fresh

Whether it’s bought from a big box grocery store in the suburbs or a bodega in the city, most people believe that fresh food is better than frozen, right? Not...

Huckleberry or Blueberry: What's the difference?

You’re probably familiar with blueberries, but do you know about huckleberries? Both blueberries and huckleberries are delicious and they look very much alike, but they’re not the same. Here’s a...