That Jack-O-Lantern sitting out in front of your house right now is more than just a scary face, pumpkins pack a powerful and plentiful nutritional punch!

Pumpkins belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, a bright orange winter squash that contains a whopping 245% of the reference daily intake of Vitamin A. Additionally, pumpkins are high in vitamins C, Potassium, E and Iron and are a great source of fiber.

Pumpkins are second to none when it comes to antioxidants alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, which help protect cells against damage by free radicals, and eating pumpkin regularly can boost your immunity and reduce your risk of chronic disease, and all that A and C links to supporting strong eyesight and is beneficial as your body ages.

So, don’t just throw out old Jack on November the first. He makes a great soup, side veg and some even say pumpkins make a great pie, enjoy this delicious and health veg regulary.