Awww nuts man!! I can't eat nuts...don't you know they are loaded with fat!! OK, Let's talk about fat then! Fat is a nutrient like protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Fat is part of every cell in your body. Fat supplies energy you need fat to be able to absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E, K) Fat helps you have healthy skin and hair at is digested slowly, making you feel more full Fat makes food taste good Fat makes up 60% of brain tissue. Among other things, health