Digestive Health

Wild Blueberries Aid Digestive Health

Blueberries are excellent for your digestive health. They're a great source of fibre (in the form of pectin); half a cup has as much fibre as a slice of wholewheat bread. This means blueberries can help to relieve constipation and diarrhea.

Blueberries' anti-inflammatory properties also have a beneficial effect on the stomach and digestive process. The tanninsin blueberries work like an astringent in the gastro-intestinal tract, reducing damaging inflammation. Tannin helps to control excess blood sugar, so also gets credit for part of the blueberry's anti-diabetic reputation.

If you're looking for an easy way to introduce this berry as part of a healthy diet, try adding a half cup to porridge in the morning. Blueberries and raspberries in particular, go together wonderfully well with oatmeal.