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24 Mar 2020
Hi, followers- starting in April, you can continue to get your hearty helping of food facts from our main account @FoodInsight. Give us a follow before this account sunsets!
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23 Mar 2020
Snacking at home? When in doubt, stick to this simple formula: carbs fats protein- bit.ly/30PZhGI #quarantinelife #snacking
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22 Mar 2020
Grocery shopping during a #pandemic? We recommend using online grocery shopping apps, having #groceries delivered, or using a curb-side pick-up option- bit.ly/3ct5XQB
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21 Mar 2020
Stocking your #fridge? Dairy, if refrigerated properly, typically has a #shelf-life of 7 days-1 month, depending on when the item was opened and the type of product- bit.ly/2Oy2l5o
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20 Mar 2020
"Right now there's no indication that #food retailers will be unable to meet the demand of consumers," @alyssacpike said, and "it's also important to consider the needs of others and not overbuy"- cnn.it/3b4j49q #COVID19
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19 Mar 2020
COVID-19 spreads mainly through person-to-person contact. Thus, the first line of defense in germ transfer prevention is minimizing gathering in groups of all sizes- bit.ly/3ct5XQB #socialdistancing #coronavirus
18 Mar 2020
Plant-based meat alternatives get their #protein sources from #plant products, ranging from soy and potatoes to peas, rice and mung beans- bit.ly/2IMo9Xy
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16 Mar 2020
There is a new line on the Nutrition Facts label for #added #sugars this year—the first new line on the label since trans fat was added in 2006- bit.ly/33eOGWW
15 Mar 2020
14 Mar 2020
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial using #zinc lozenges revealed that zinc treatment significantly reduced clinical scores of a common #cold infection- bit.ly/2mlfkwg
13 Mar 2020
Keeping your hands clean as you interact with others (like during food preparation) is very important- bit.ly/3ct5XQB #coronavirus #foodsafety
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13 Mar 2020
Allulose is a rare, naturally-occurring #sugar. While small amounts are found in wheat and some fruits, it is also commercially produced. bit.ly/2H2SkcH #allulose
11 Mar 2020
Current recs of #caffeine for adults- no more than 400 milligrams per day, which is about equivalent to 3-4 8 oz cups of #coffee or black tea- bit.ly/2PVHw4G
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10 Mar 2020
DYK #nutrition information was not always required on packaged foods and beverages prior to 1990? bit.ly/2vK5J7c
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9 Mar 2020
A new study is out suggesting #carbs #sucralose is cause for concern. Here's our take- bit.ly/38l3uEw
8 Mar 2020
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7 Mar 2020
The most common reason for a food recall? A mislabeled food #allergen. Find out what to do when a food is recalled- bit.ly/2RMFLGZ #foodsafety
6 Mar 2020
A recent #study suggests you shouldn't combine #sucralose with carbs, here's our take on the science- bit.ly/38l3uEw
6 Mar 2020
The current #caffeine recommendation for adults is no more than 400 milligrams per day, which is about ~ 3-4 8 oz. cups of #coffee or black tea- bit.ly/2PVHw4G
3 Mar 2020
Citrus greening is a widespread disease that keeps oranges from ever turning orange. Luckily, gene editing is helping to solve it- bit.ly/2IUq9gV #citrusgreening #geneediting
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