Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a deep-orange squash whose color comes from beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → A. That makes pumpkin a beautiful, natural ally for the eyes — vitamin A is essential for seeing in dim light and for protecting the retina, the very tissues involved in night vision and age-related sight changes.

The same carotenoids and antioxidants support healthy skin and a resilient immune systemYour body's built-in defense team that fights off germs and helps you heal. More →, while pumpkin's fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → keeps digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More → gentle and regular. Its seeds, eaten separately, are also traditionally valued for prostate health, complementing the flesh's all-round nourishment.

Pumpkin is a wonderfully safe, wholesome food. The wisest approach is to get its vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → A from the whole vegetable rather than from high-dose supplements, since concentrated vitamin A can build up to harmful levels — something the food form simply does not do.