According to the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the daily fiber intake of Americans is inadequate. We all have heard about the importance of fiber at some point in time. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how fiber works, its different types, and how it actually benefits our overall health. Dr. Richa Mittal, who is a board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine joins me to discuss this at length.