With

today's busy lifestyles, we need to take advantage of the

easy options such as precut, cleaned, and packaged fresh

fruit and vegetables. In most cases, frozen and canned

forms are just as nutritious as fresh fruits and

vegetables.

Make sure

when buying canned fruits and vegetables that you buy the

ones packed in their own juices and the ones with no

additives such as salt or sugar.

It is never

too late to start eating five fruits and vegetables a

day. The benefits that can be provided by eating five a

day are important in improving your health.

If you have

any questions about eating five a day, call the Fayette

County Health Department at 770-461-1178, ext. 5416. A

nutritionist is available to help you with a diet plan.

You can also call the Cancer Information Service at

1-800-4-CANCER for information on five a day plus diet

and cancer information.