Fats are one of the three macronutrients our bodies need to function properly. Fats provide 9 calories per gram, which is more than double the amount of calories per gram for both carbohydrates and proteins. For this reason, fats are often seen as harmful; however, fat has several beneficial functions in the body. Essential fatty acids are needed for structure and proper function in almost all cells, for example, neuronal cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, endothelial