The FDA has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Angie Murad, a wellness dietitian with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, explains some of the key changes. https://mayocl.in/2Qm9yHb | Mayo Clinic

Food label stickers, especially on produce, often contain a four or five-digit "PLU" (Price Look-Up) code, which indicates whether the fruit or vegetable is conventionally grown (4 digits) or organic (5 digits starting with 9). Here's a breakdown:4-digit PLU:Indicates conventionally grown produce, meaning it might have been grown using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 5-digit PLU starting with 9:Indicates organic produce, meaning it was grown using natural methods, avoiding synthetic fertil

Making healthy food choices starts with understanding what’s on the label. “The Nutrition Facts Label is a valuable tool for making informed grocery choices,” says Yawen Cheng, MD, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas. Watch as Dr. Cheng explains how to read nutrition labels and make smarter choices for your health. Read the full article to learn more: www.scripps.org/4134f | Scripps Health