Dried Lingonberries: True Superfood
Northwest Wild Foods is proud to introduce our all natural dried lingonberries. Dried Wild Lingonberries are one of the best tasting and healthiest foods on the planet. Although processing foods...
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Understanding ORAC Units
Antioxidants play an extremely important role in the human diet and levels vary greatly between different foods. This is why scientists developed the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) system. This...
What are Antioxidants?
Oxidation and Free Radicals Oxidation occurs naturally to our bodies for various reasons including pollution, poor diet, and aging, amongst other things. As oxidation persists, it creates an excess of...
The Story of the Wild Blue Huckleberry
Mention wild blue huckleberries to old timers and someone will undoubtedly argue whether or not it's really a huckleberry, or whether it's a wild blueberry. No one ever seems to...
Organic Aronia Berries: A True Superfood
Aronia Berry is one of the newest buzz words when it comes to “superfoods” and healthy eating. Its recognition is definitely deserved and its remarkably quick appearance and growth in...
Health Benefits of Organic Frozen Strawberries
There is nothing better than a ripe, juicy strawberry picked at the peak of freshness during the warm summer months but organic frozen strawberries can be a delicious and healthy...
Wild Foods and the Paleo Diet
Over the years, numerous diets that promised easy weight loss and improved health have come and gone. These types of diets rarely stay popular, as they are based on fads...
Wild Huckleberries: The New Super Fruit
Wild huckleberries are off the charts in antioxidant levels. Research from the University of Idaho and the University of Alaska Fairbanks has shown blue huckleberries posses nearly triple the levels...
Wild Huckleberries- A Simple Boost to Your Health
While they may not be as popular or as well-known as raspberries or blueberries, huckleberries are packed full of nutrients that provide many health benefits. These small berries are similar...
The Health Benefits of Wild Mushrooms in Your Diet
Wild mushrooms have long been a prized ingredient in the culinary world- they impart a rich, delicate flavor, while also providing a unique texture to a variety of dishes. In...
Wild Huckleberries: A Northwest Favorite
Wild huckleberries are a quintessential summer berry in the Pacific Northwest. They are the uncultivated cousin of the blueberry and share many of its great properties. Both the huckleberry and...
Environmental Impacts of Cranberry Production
The environmental implications of non-organic cranberries are significant. In the best of conditions, cranberry growing is taxing on the land and the features required for a successful growing season and...
Wild Harvest Innovation
Innovative, creative and quality are our ambitions. With the many different huckleberry products on the market these days we at Northwest Wild Foods want to create new products that are...
Porcini Mushrooms: Introducing this Protein Rich Delight
Porcini mushrooms are a classical ingredient found in Italian cuisine. Their hearty flavor and high protein content make them a versatile substitute for vegetarian dishes. Porcini mushrooms are available dried...
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...
Northwest Wild Foods History
Northwest Wild Foods has been around for 27 years now. We started off way back in 1986 harvesting our prized Little Wild Blackberry from the Cascade Mountains here in the...
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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...