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Pumpkins are a high source of vitamin A, which plays a significant role in eye health, according to experts.

According to Christie Gagnon – a registered dietitian at the food and lifestyle blog Hoorah to Health, the orange fruit "is packed full of vitamin A," which is a nutrient that can "lower the risk of developing cataracts, a common cause of blindness." .

Pumpkins are a high source of vitamin A, which plays a significant role in eye health, according to experts.

Additional compounds found in pumpkins that support vision health are lutein and zeaxanthin, two plant pigments that help to protect eyes from harmful light waves, according to WebMD.

Aside from vitamin A, pumpkins are a high source of vitamin C, which is a nutrient that has long been associated with boosting immunity.

Aside from vitamin A, pumpkins are a high source of vitamin C, which is a nutrient that has long been associated with immunity-boosting.

Pumpkins can be a great source for the mineral.

Pumpkins can be a great source for the mineral

"Try adding more pumpkin to your diet by making pumpkin soup, pumpkin oatmeal, roasted pumpkin, or pumpkin energy bites."

"Pumpkin is a good source of fiber and the pumpkin's seeds which in addition to being delicious are rich in antioxidants and contain magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese," she said

Pumpkins are high in fiber and antioxidants, which offer a list of health benefits, including improved bowel and skin health

One of the most prevalent antioxidants in pumpkin is beta carotene, Baker told Fox News