Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, & Carrots
Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots all contain beta-carotene, which gives them their orange coloring and provide a number of healthy aging benefits. Beta-carotene contributes to healthy skin and eyes, and helps reduce the risk of a number of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Beta-carotene helps protect your skin from sun damage and signs of aging by preventing the breakdown of collagen in skin. These orange vegetables also contain high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, which help you maintain a healthy immune system.