Just mention the word ‘fat’ and it is enough to turn many of us off. The health-conscious junkies or those who are on a diet would know that high-fat food is bad for health and add inches onto our waistlines.

But strictly speaking, not ALL types of food rich in fat are bad for us. There are good fats found in avocado, cheese and even chocolate! Yes, ladies. You can still have your chocolates when you crave for them.

Many of them contain nutrients that your body needs and they keep you from feeling hungry. Here are 8 Fatty Food That Is Actually Good For Your Health.

#1 AVOCADO

You may not be surprised that avocados are great for health but did you know that they are made up of mostly fats? Avocados contain 77% fat and one whole fruit contains 250 calories.

Before you do a double take, rest assured that they are monosaturated fats, which is the healthiest types of fat we need to consume. Also, they are rich in fiber and contain 8% of our daily recommended fiber intake.

#2 CHEESE

A study has found out that people who eat cheese on a regular basis have a lower risk of getting high LDL cholesterol and heart disease.

Furthermore, cheese has plenty of calcium and protein which are nutritious. Just remember to take note of the serving portion and do not over indulge in it as they are still high in calories.

#3 CHOCOLATE

Here’s the catch: it has to be dark chocolate. By substituting your milk chocolate treats with dark chocolate, you are actually less likely to die from heart disease because of the antioxidants you have been consuming.

And because they are so rich in taste (and calories), a little goes a long way. Snacking on one ounce should be the limit!

#4 COCONUT OIL

If you know that coconut oil contains plenty of saturated oil, you may be wondering why we included it on our list. Lauric acid is the main type of saturated fat in coconut oil and it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Being high in medium-chain fatty acids, it metabolises differently from other fats and is able to reduce appetite.

#5 EGGS

The egg yolk is notorious for being high in cholesterol but there have been studies done to prove that cholesterol in eggs may not be affecting your body cholesterol levels at all!

Eggs are high in monosaturated fat and contain minerals and vitamins that are good for our bodies.

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#6 NUTS

British Journal of Nutrition stated that those who consume one ounce of nuts on a daily basis have links with lower diabetes, heart diseases and stroke. Healthy nuts are also loaded with Vitamin E, fiber and magnesium.

With that said, you should avoid glazed or sugar coated nuts as these add-ons are not beneficial at all!

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#7 PEANUT BUTTER

Peanut butter is one of the best things you can spread on plain bread and we are glad to find out that it is a great breakfast choice.

As a protein-rich food, peanut butter keeps you feeling full for longer periods of time so you wouldn’t snack unnecessarily. The potassium found in peanut butter is also able to counter all the sodium we intake.

#8 SALMON

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon and sardines are good for our hearts. This healthy fat is a source of brain food and helps you fight chronic diseases. Many people also turn to cod fish liver oil supplements for the omega-3 fatty acids.