India, Sept. 15 -- Unlike most nutrients, fibre isn't digested by the body. In fact, fibre passes relatively intact through the digestive tract. However, this unique quality makes it an essential ingredient in the daily meal. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Pankaj Gupta, senior consultant, general, laparoscopic, bariatric and robotic surgery, RG Hospitals said, "This unique characteristic makes it essential for maintaining gut motility, regulating bowel function and nurturing beneficial gut bacteria." Also read | Make your fibre intake more diverse: 12 foods that aren't green vegetables

However, most of the people fail to meet the daily requirement of fibre, and more than men, women are at risk of inadequate intake. "These concern...