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).”