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https://www.afinalwarning.com/467531.html (Natural News) Food deserts are an increasing problem in the U.S., but a recent study is seeking to alleviate it. Food deserts, according to experts, are areas that have limited access to affordable and nutritious food, making them the direct opposite of food oases, which are defined as areas with higher access to markets or vegetable shops with fresh foods. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, researchers from the For the study, researchers followed 32 participants of a gardening program offered by community-based urban garden organization Valley Verde for a year. The researchers did this to better understand perceptions of the health benefits and acceptability of urban home gardening, especially since interest in such activities has been on the rise. ....