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Dietary fiber is not digestible by humans, but some types can be fermented in the human gut by the microbiome. Because the absence of fiber does not result in a nutritional deficiency, it is not technically an essential nutrient, but it is an important part of a healthy diet and has many health-, fitness-, and diet-related benefits. In addition to possible heart health benefits and bowel movement regularity, fiber increases feelings of satiety. This can be helpful on a fat-loss diet.

Further, fiber slows digestion, which can help maintain steady blood glucose by decreasing the glycemic index of faster digesting carbohydrates during periods of lower activity.