Dietary fibers are generally produced from indigestible plant sources and are composed of long, repeating sugar chains. The most prevalent fibers come from cereal and grain husks, which include the insoluble fibers cellulose and lignin. The soluble fibers found in plants include pectins, gums, and hemicelluloses. Fiber is important for maintaining good digestive health and helping control your weight by keeping you full for longer. Fiber comes in many forms including wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran, barley, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, potatoes, psyllium, alfalfa, beet roots, swiss chard, and bamboo/yam. Fiber is needed for healthy digestion because it helps food move through your digestive system more easily. Fiber also provides other benefits for your body and mind. Fiber has many names including flour, straw, and cenosponge. It can be divided into two main types: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibers help dissolve fat and protein as well as other substances stored in the body, such as sodium. Insoluble fibers do not dissolve in water but instead form a thin layer that helps block the movement of material through your digestive system. Fiber has many health benefits for everyone.