Not all fats are thesame. Some fats damage your body and promote disease while others can actually help prevent certain diseases. try toalways avoid unhealthy trans fat an limit saturated fats in your diet. You should include healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Healthy fats are essential for the:

Brain—60 percent of the human brain is composed of fat.
Cells—Fatty acids make up the membranes that surround our cells.
Nerves—Fat makes up the material covering our nerves and allows for messages to be passed from one part of the body to another.
Digestion—Fat is needed to absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E and K) from our food.
Satiety—Fat helps us feel full longer and helps keep us from overeating.
Organs—Fat cushions our internal organs and helps protect them.
Immune system—Fat can help prevent inflammation and can help boost our immune system.

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