Food deserts typically contain increased amounts of processed foods, less variety in food choices, and low nutrient intake among the people living there (Frndak, 2014). Many people living in a food desert have low socioeconomic status and therefore tend to eat what is cheap. Often they eat energy-dense, nutrient-poor, sugary, and fatty foods. They don't tend to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables because they are too expensive and too difficult to access. Many chronic diseases are associated with low consumption of fruits and vegetables. The World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.7 million deaths worldwide can be attributed to low consumption of fruits and vegetables (2016). Low fruit and vegetable consumption is also one of the top ten risk factors for global mortality (World Health Organization, 2016). Additionally, low consumption of fruits and vegetables combined with increased consumption of foods high in sugar, salt and fat leads to a number of health problems. It is well known that poor diet is linked to obesity and hypertension. However, not everyone knows that poor diet is also linked to cancer. It is estimated that 30% of all cancer cases are linked to poor dietary habits (World Health Organization, 2011). If we consider cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, this figure reaches 70% (World Health Organization, 2011). A poor diet lacks essential vitamins and