"Carrots are little orange nutrition powerhouses," Bunn says. "They are packed with beta-carotene, which your body turns into ...

While pumpkin is very high in vitamin A, there are a few foods (both plant and animal-based) that are even higher.

A new Iowa State University study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified ...

It's true: Carrots are excellent for your eyes. The root contains beta-carotene, an antioxidant compound that protects the eyes from oxidative stress. This is key because chronic oxidative stress can ...