7 health-related reasons you should eat pumpkin this fall

3. They keep your skin young and eyes sharp.
Unless you’re the lucky one who is 35 and still getting carded at bars, you’re probably trying to delay aging. Beta-carotene can help. “Beta-carotene has been proven to improve a person’s skin and decrease wrinkles,” says White. “It’s also converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision. 1 cup of pumpkin contains 200 percent more vitamin A than the RDI (recommended dietary intake).”

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