India, July 19 -- Did you know that most people aren't getting enough fibre in their daily diet? While it's often overlooked, fibre plays a crucial role in keeping your digestion smooth, supporting weight management, and even improving heart health.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford universities, shared in his July 18 Instagram post important facts about fibre that everyone should know. (Also read: AIIMS, Harvard gastroenterologist says eat these 7 foods daily to fight acidity and transform your digestion )

About 95 percent of Americans don't get enough fibre, which contributes to common issues like bloating, constipation, and sugar cravings.

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