Eating 41/2 cups of fruits and vegetables daily is not as difficult as most people think. For starters, stock up on a variety of canned fruits, vegetables and tomato products -- having these ingredients on hand takes the stress out of creating a wholesome and delicious meal, which means less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.

Pittsburgh really kind of fits along with the rest of America. Over 90 percent of us are not getting in the recommended fruits and vegetables that we need so we are right in with the rest of the pack. Unfortunately, we are at the bottom of the pack.