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Are you taking enough of Protein?

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Protein Protein is an essential macro nutrient but you may not need as much as you think and not all food sources of protein are created equal. The basics about protein and shaping your diet with healthy protein foods can be listed below. Diet Plan for Protein: Monday Breakfast:  3 eggs, Aslice of whole grain toast with almond butter and a pear. Lunch:   Fresh Avocado and Cottage Cheese Salad  and an orange. Dinner:  6 ounces steak, sweet potato and grilled zucchini. Tuesday Breakfast:  Smoothie made with 1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup coconut milk and strawberries. Lunch:   4 ounces canned salmon, mixed greens, olive oil, vinegar and an apple. Dinner:  4 ounces grilled chicken with quinoa and Brussels sprouts. Wednesday Breakfast:  Oatmeal and one cup plain Greek yogurt with chopped pecans. Lunch:  4 ounces chicken mixed with avocado and red bell pepper and a peac...

STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND EVOLUTION OF CORONA VIRUS SPIKE PROTEINS

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What does Corona Virus Mean? Coronavirus  derives from the Latin which means Crown, as it is in shape of a sphere but covered in spikes, which resembles a crown. It has emerged from the Wuhan in China. As it continues to spread around the world, scientists are striving to develop ways of fighting this previously unknown threat. Computer Modelling is being used to track and predict its transmission, while virologists are attempting to engineer a vaccine while others are seeking drug treatments that can help those who fall ill with the infection. Coronavirus belong to a large group of viruses that can infect both humans and animals and can occasionally jump the species barrier. But while the first cases likely occurred in people who had close contact with infected animals, it seems that most new cases from this 2019-nCoV are being passed human to human. Some of the most common and challenging diseases are caused by coronaviruses. One of th...