Tag: Indigestible food component

According to the Mayo Clinic, most Americans consume only about 15 grams of fiber per day, far short of the recommended 25 to 35 grams. The reason for this deficit is that many people are unaware that fiber is the primary indigestible component of food and is vital for our health, not just for digestion.

Over 95% of Americans do not meet the recommended daily intake of fiber, the main component of food that is indigestible yet essential for our health. Unlike other macronutrients that our body breaks down for energy, dietary fiber passes through our digestive system largely intact, playing a vital, non-caloric role in bodily function.