black currants – Northwest Wild Foods

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 to our health. Thousands of natural chemicals make up antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene. Research has proved that antioxidants play…

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 and worsening. Japanese research shows that glaucoma patients can benefit from supplementing their daily diet with black currants. This same research also indicates that healthy…

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 as gooseberries, and they grow on thorn less shrubs that thrive in the temperate climates. Currants are one of the most popular berries in Europe…