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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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Snacking at home? When in doubt, stick to this simple formula: carbs + fats + protein- https://t.co/1JwGdt6ND2 #quarantinelife #snacking

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Grocery shopping during a #pandemic? We recommend using online grocery shopping apps, having #groceries delivered, or using a curb-side pick-up option- https://t.co/XhtNZW6Awm

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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- https://t.co/GFBKKdJPI1

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"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"- https://t.co/7ErEk0zozf #COVID19

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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- https://t.co/XhtNZW6Awm #socialdistancing #coronavirus

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Plant-based meat alternatives get their #protein sources from #plant products, ranging from soy and potatoes to peas, rice and mung beans- https://t.co/sFuFSfmrBR

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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- https://t.co/UEt2xdMP11

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4 easy rules to follow when using #handsanitizer- https://t.co/utDSMnXJjZ #safety

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A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial using #zinc lozenges revealed that zinc treatment significantly reduced clinical scores of a common #cold infection- https://t.co/aWqRyEOvm6

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Keeping your hands clean as you interact with others (like during food preparation) is very important- https://t.co/XhtNZW6Awm #coronavirus #foodsafety

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Allulose is a rare, naturally-occurring #sugar. While small amounts are found in wheat and some fruits, it is also commercially produced. https://t.co/4ORz5jKOIw #allulose

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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- https://t.co/PDGXrxns5P

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DYK #nutrition information was not always required on packaged foods and beverages prior to 1990? https://t.co/s1gPAPil2K

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A new study is out suggesting #carbs + #sucralose is cause for concern. Here's our take- https://t.co/HFFGiIcPKW

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Enjoy papaya? Thank #biotechnology and #GMOs- https://t.co/EUgQcbiRwU

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The most common reason for a food recall? A mislabeled food #allergen. Find out what to do when a food is recalled- https://t.co/dNDG5Ivyxk #foodsafety

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A recent #study suggests you shouldn't combine #sucralose with carbs, here's our take on the science- https://t.co/HFFGiIcPKW

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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- https://t.co/PDGXrxns5P

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Citrus greening is a widespread disease that keeps oranges from ever turning orange. Luckily, gene editing is helping to solve it- https://t.co/3489XV18kc #citrusgreening #geneediting