Fruits are considered the ultimate anti-inflammatory food, protecting your body from harmful inflammation with antioxidants and fiber, and guarding long-term health. Registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, nutrition editor for TODAY, recommends fruits with antioxidant qualities like vitamin C, polyphenols and flavonoids, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. She also recommends a wide range of fruits, including blackberries, and strawberries, for their high levels of fiber. Rizzos herself eats a plant-based diet to prevent heart disease and lower her risk of other chronic diseases. Here are some of the best fruits to fight inflammation: Blackberries are the No. 1 fruit to combat inflammation, while strawberries contain an impressive 8 grams of fiber per cup.