Dietary fiber (DF) is made up of lignin, which is an intrinsic component of plants but cannot be broken down by the body. Consuming DF improves insulin sensitivity, controls the release of specific gut hormones, and has an impact on a number of metabolic and inflammatory indicators linked to metabolic syndrome. Despite several recommendations by experts for emphasizing increasing fiber intake many population groups continue to consume less fiber on a daily average basis than advised which may cause the emergence of various chronic disease conditions. The objective of this study was to understand dietary fiber consumption in the Indian population and to identify the role of awareness and knowledge about dietary fiber for better health outcomes. A narrative review of the current literature was performed. We used PubMed and Google Scholar for this purpose and reviewed all potential and relevant articles written in English, with no restrictions on the date of publication.  As per this paper, numerous scientific studies support the many and various health advantages of dietary fiber and the hazards of a diet low in fiber. Also, it was observed that the disparity between knowledge and attitude toward the intake of dietary fiber could limit its health benefits and thus better knowledge and awareness about dietary fiber could be determinants of healthy eating behavior in the Indian Population. However, further intervention studies should be carried out to disseminate information on the emotional, cognitive, and sensory aspects of food choices in order to close the gap between nutrition knowledge and the adoption of healthy high-fiber diets.