Call me basic, but I am utterly obsessed with pumpkins. The smell, taste, look, color, everything. Fall welcomes us with leaves changing and pumpkins growing, giving us a warm and comfort feeling as the air gets chilly. You shouldn't love pumpkins, because it's one of the best trends ever (just saying), but because pumpkins are an all-around good choice.

1. Your body loves pumpkins, as much as you.

Did you know that pumpkins are one of the lowest calorie vegetables? This delightful treat helps your body in all kinds of areas from heart health to great vision. Pumpkin seeds can be prepared in various ways, but are especially healthy when baked. They are a good source of zinc, magnesium, vitamin E, A, and C.

2. They serve as fabulous entertainment.

This season, don't give Michaels your business, just grab a pumpkin and a knife. Truly, pumpkin carving is so hard, so put your art skills to the test. I'm more of a supervisor than an artist, myself, but the flickering of a flame can make anyone festive.

3. Everything under the sun comes in pumpkin flavor.

Tall pumpkin spice latte with a shot of caramel, oh yes, that's my Starbuck's order. Marshmallows, cookies, gum, coffee, pie, cream cheese, bread, literally anything, eatable or imaginable has the option to be pumpkin.

4. The scent is so serene and calming.

It reminds me of a wonderful thing: home. I feel like grandma could be walking through the door any minute. There is nothing better than lighting a candle and taking a nice bubble bath or relaxing after a long day to the smell of a fall favorite. Beware: it could get you a little hungry, also.

5. Scaring away pests and bugs is always helpful.

Jack-o-lanterns, in some cultures, are looked at as a spiritual "gatekeepers" of your home, guarding it from evil spirits. Pumpkins, themselves, are known for keeping away crickets, mosquitoes, and other insects. No pesticide needed, folks.

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So no matter the occasion, take advantage of this vegetable being in season, because the list goes on and on. But, really do you really need a reason to love pumpkins? Have you ever met a pumpkin you didn't like?