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Uneven Ground Part II: Navigating Food Deserts and Swamps [paloaltoonline.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 9/12/198:11 PM

By Kate Bradshaw, Palo Alto Online, September 11, 2019

When Kendy Mendoza of East Palo Alto and his wife experienced health scares over the last few years, they took action to turn their lives around. Eight years ago, when his wife was diagnosed with diabetes, she cut out bread and tortillas from her diet, he said.

Two years ago, after a heart-related health scare, he added, he changed his diet and exercise habits, and now hikes and eats 70% more fruits and vegetables.

"My life is changing," he said.

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