Can I eat blueberries with ulcerative colitis?
During a flare: CautionIn remission: Usually OK
Blueberries are low-FODMAP, but the whole berry is eaten skin-and-seeds-on, and those small skins and seeds are insoluble fiber that can be harder to break down during active inflammation.
During a flare
Often better tolerated cooked down (as in a compote) or blended into a smooth smoothie during a flare, rather than eaten whole and raw.
In remission
Commonly tolerated whole and raw in remission; a good source of antioxidants when the gut is settled.
Ways to make it gentler
- Cook or blend to break down skins
- Start with small portions when reintroducing
Safer swaps
applesauce · banana
Sources
- FODMAP food list — Monash University FODMAP
- A Nutritional Plan for Anyone Living With Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis — Cleveland Clinic
Last checked 2026-08-12
