Blueberry
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. But new research shows that blueberry fiber is also important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis.

The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics.

Blueberries are rich in polyphenols, which have an antimicrobial and antioxidative effect. The combination of blueberries and probiotics reduced inflammation-inducing bacteria in the intestine at the same time as the number of health-promoting lactobacilla increased.

For such a tiny fruit, blueberries pack a powerful punch. In tests pitting blueberry husks against rye bran or oat bran, the blueberry fiber showed the most benefit for intestinal health, hands down.

Blueberries contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, and are known to help relieve both diarrhea and constipation. In addition, they’re rich in the soluble fiber pectin, which helps to lower cholesterol.