daffodilred/iStock
Foot health is always important, but it becomes imperative as people age. Healthy feet mean elderly people are able to keep moving and stay active, which promotes a longer life and overall happiness. Foot problems that come along with aging not only slow older people down, they often lead to trips and falls that cause hospitalization, injury and even death. Pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene, which help delay the aging and body degeneration that often hits the feet first.