NCFIT Edit

Something I ask myself often is, “as a society have we become so focused on being comfortable that we are not as prepared to deal with the uncomfortable?”

  Perhaps it’s because we have been amidst a pandemic and left alone with our thoughts for close to a year now, but I have continuously found myself asking “what if…” What if I could travel to x? What if I started a business with y? What if I created z? With extra time spent at home and even more time spent alone, I’ve been able to start to really uncover some of my deepest ambitions, goals, and aspirations. Questions of “what if” have been thought about at length and plans to make them a reality have started falling into...

  Do you know where your food comes from? Don’t worry- I’m not trying to fear monger, but I have a point I promise. As a society, we are so disconnected from the source of where our food comes from, that we are more likely to buy the organic gluten-free french fries than we are to buy a potato and cook it ourselves. Walking into the grocery store, we’re immediately hit with the smell of sweet baked goods, and the shelves are lined with pseudo-healthy packaged items like organic Oreos or vegan chicken (or those french fries). Have you ever...

  Before we dive into different protein options, I want to implore you to make a small shift in the way you look at foods- there are no true “Breakfast,” “Lunch,” or “Dinner” foods, these labels were created as a way to sensationalize heavily processed, carbohydrate-dense cereals, pastries, and juices. Instead of looking for traditional Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner recipes, look for the tastes you enjoy and try incorporating those into your meals. While you may already have gathered that I am a huge proponent of getting your Protein from high quality animal sources, I also recognize that for some...