by Elocina Image:Choose smart.png New Year's is fast upon us. After consuming appetizers and cocktails at New Year's parties, many people wake up determined to lose weight. Fruits and vegetables play a key part in any diet, however, most people do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. I think that the cost of fruits and vegetables are a big reason why most people don't get their 5-a-day. If people have enough money to buy fruits and vegetables, then they often feel they don't have enough time to prepare them. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have some tips on how to fit fruits and vegetables into your budget and busy lifestyle.