About Laura Bruner

I am a Certified Nutrition Consultant and a Certified CrossFit Trainer. I have a passion for educating, and I absolutely love teaching others about nutrition, functional movement, and the power each has to set the foundation for health, wellness, and true quality of life. I LOVE to eat and fuel my body to live life to the utmost, and I wholeheartedly believe that sustainably sourced, nutrient dense foods can be the greatest form of medicine as well as the ingredients to create the most delicious, palate pleasing meals (it’s a win-win!)

Our Favorite Barefoot Boots, Shoes, and Sandals

By | 2024-02-10T05:54:42-08:00 January 31st, 2024|Health, Lifestyle|

It's 2024, style no longer means sacrificing comfort, health, or sustainability.... and that goes for what we wear on our feet too! First, a quick note on why what we wear on our feet matters (note a "barefoot" shoe has a wide toe box, is zero drop, and allows your foot to function as it [...]

Sustainable and Comfortable Style Favorites

By | 2024-02-20T09:36:21-08:00 January 12th, 2024|Health, Lifestyle|

It's 2024, style no longer means sacrificing comfort, health, or sustainability.... And here are some of my top style favorites chosen for sustainability, durability, functionality, health (because yes, what we wear does impact our well-being), and style (because also yes, I want to look good too). Check them out below, and let me know any [...]

maple sea salt sprouted popcorn

By | 2023-12-02T06:27:48-08:00 December 1st, 2023|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

There's something special about sitting down to a good movie with a big bowl of popcorn. There's something even more special about that bowl being filled with butter-popped, sea-salty and maple syrup sweet sprouted popcorn. And we're here for it. We LOVE the sprouted popcorn kernels from Thrive Market. I love knowing I'm nourishing my [...]

protein whipped cottage cheese

By | 2024-01-05T10:57:45-08:00 November 2nd, 2023|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

THROUGH JANUARY SAVE 20% ON PALEOVALLEY SUPPLEMENTS, SNACKS, AND PROTEIN POWDERS! As requested (a lot) after posting this quick how-to on Instagram, here is my latest go-to breakfast to start my day with a whole bunch of satiating, energy-giving, nutrient-dense protein. And it's all thanks to cottage cheese. With the demands of breastfeeding, motherhood, fitness, [...]

lemony chicken and cannellini bean soup

By | 2023-10-22T15:05:45-08:00 October 22nd, 2023|Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

It's soup season! And I am here for it. Rusty's wild land fire season is done, we're soaking in slow autumn days complete with brisk hikes, leaf jumping, fireside hangs, and family game nights, and soup is on the menu. I love how colder weather meals can be made in advance (hello nap time dinner [...]

Almond Butter Honey Yogurt Drizzle

By | 2023-10-04T05:56:37-08:00 October 4th, 2023|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

This recipe is so delicious, so easy, and so perfect for adding extra protein to your morning pancakes (or by the spoonful). Anyone else love Greek yogurt? I've been craving it lately, likely because I am working hard in the gym and in life and my body needs the extra protein. I love our Sunday [...]

Simple Pesto

By | 2024-02-04T10:56:48-08:00 September 13th, 2023|Marinades and Sauces, Recipes|

Ready to add flavor, variety, and bonus nourishment to dinner (or any) time? Hello, homemade pesto. Store-bought versions can be pricey and have seed oils and additives, but did you know pesto is SO easy to make? Plus, you can swap ingredients based on what's in season and available. Pine nuts out of stock (or [...]

Honey Lemon Curd

By | 2023-06-19T05:44:47-08:00 June 19th, 2023|A Little Sweet Tooth, Recipes|

This recipe is NEXT-LEVEL delicious and so easy, friends. Anyone else love lemon? I've been craving lemon lately, and when Rusty asked for dessert pizzas for Father's Day, I knew it was time to take things up a notch. So I whipped up a batch of this super easy lemon curd, and the possibilities quickly [...]

the best barbacoa (bison, beef, or lamb)

By | 2023-05-18T05:48:36-08:00 May 18th, 2023|Pastured Meat, Recipes|

Who is here for the easy button, set it and forget it dinners? Who is also here for meals that are DELICIOUS? Good, me too. And that's why this recipe is so perfect. I've made it now with beef from Wild Pastures, lamb from Ale Lamb Co., and bison from US Wellness meats (and even [...]