Tag: Eating hay

While grazing animals can thrive on a diet of grass and hay, the human digestive system is fundamentally incapable of extracting nutrients from these fibrous plants. Lacking the specific enzymes and digestive structures required, humans gain no meaningful sustenance from consuming grass or hay.

Unlike ruminant animals with specialized, multi-chambered stomachs, humans lack the necessary enzymes to break down cellulose, the primary fibrous component of hay. This fundamental biological difference means that while hay is a staple for livestock, it is largely indigestible for people and poses various health risks if consumed.