What Are Food Deserts?

More than 23 million people in the US live in areas without access to markets selling a variety of affordable healthy food options. These communities, known as food deserts, are a serious environmental health issue that can impact the lives of families for generations.

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Healthy Eating What Are Food Deserts? Healthy eating habits are important to prevent a long list of ailments. But more than 23 million people in the United States live in areas without access to markets selling a variety of affordable healthy food options. Learn more about these communities, the health impacts, and what can be done about it. READ NOW How the Environment Impacts Our Quality of Life and Health READ NOW  › How Stress Can Cause Weight Gain READ NOW  › Top 10 Body Positivity Champions of Wellness READ NOW  › Your Favorite Chicken Recipe READ NOW  › EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 8 Best Air Fryers of 2020 READ NOW  › Get Delicious Recipes Delivered to Your Inbox ONE-TAP SIGN UP  › RECIPES OF THE WEEK Seared Salmon and Potato Mash READ NOW  › Asian Peanut Noodle Salad READ NOW  › Chipotle Lime Chicken Thighs READ NOW  › Baked Apple Pancakes READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy