One reason is its ability to support the thyroid and increase absorption of fat soluble nutrients. (nakedavocado.com)
They enable our body to absorb more fat soluble nutrients when combined with other fruits (like the tomatoes pictured above). (wholesomelicious.com)
Our brains are made up of about 60 % fat, every cell in our body has a cellular membrane made mainly from fat, and we need dietary fat to help digest fat soluble nutrients such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. Dietary fat is also a great source of energy and helps keep us satiated. (thenaturopathickitchen.com)