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!)

Episode #14 of the Modern Mamas Podcast – Jess’ Birth Stories

By | 2017-09-20T08:01:16-08:00 September 6th, 2017|Health, Podcast|

"Jess' Birth Stories" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast, Jess shares the birth stories that brought Bear and Camille earth side - two very different experiences, both beautiful and inspirational in their own way. Download on iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! And join our Modern Mamas Tribe Facebook group HERE! Links and Such: Balanced Bites [...]

acai protein smoothie bowl

By | 2022-04-02T07:51:53-08:00 September 2nd, 2017|Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

Note: limited on time and/or ingredients? Try Daily Harvest for super simple smoothies ready to toss in your blender and go! Save up to $40 with code: RADICALROOTS. Alright, it's time for smoothie bowl number two! If you missed the first one, check out my banana turmeric bowl HERE. I've had these two on rotation [...]

Episode #12&13 of the MMP – Liz talks nutrition & skincare

By | 2018-12-10T07:38:22-08:00 August 30th, 2017|Podcast|

"Guest Interview (again!) - Liz Wolfe, NTP" www.visionairestudios.com In this two-episode installment of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking all about nutrition and skincare for mama and your little ones, plus some added parenting questions thrown in because, well, Liz is the best. Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Liz is [...]

banana turmeric smoothie bowl

By | 2021-07-20T09:22:12-08:00 August 25th, 2017|Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

You guys voted, and now I am delivering! A super easy and delicious smoothie bowl with the perfect texture and even balanced macronutrients to keep your blood sugar in check and your belly satiated for hours. I've found this to be the perfect midday meal (that I can eat out of a mug) to keep [...]

super crispy potato bits

By | 2021-04-05T13:31:16-08:00 August 17th, 2017|Health, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

Since having a baby, I've consistently been looking for no fuss food shortcuts that DON'T sacrifice flavor or nutrition. Unfortunately, the easiest to grab, quickest to eat foods are usually pretty full of crap (read: freezer meals). Knowing what I do about nutrition and how what I eat directly impacts my little one through breastmilk, [...]

Episode #10 & #11 of the Modern Mamas Podcast – PP Mindset

By | 2017-09-01T07:51:13-08:00 August 16th, 2017|Health, Podcast|

"Postpartum Mindset" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking about Postpartum Mindset. You can now join our tribe on Facebook! Check out the new Modern Mamas Tribe group where we can all connect, support, and share. ♡ Download in iTunes HERE & Stitcher HERE! Updates: Hold the Space Wellness launched and beautiful! CrossFit Level [...]

smoked salmon avocado toast

By | 2017-08-11T07:23:29-08:00 August 11th, 2017|Breakfast, Health, Nutrition, Recipes|

A few weeks ago, we met my cousin and his family for brunch at this adorable kiddo friendly farm to table restaurant in Los Altos. In fact, the woman who started the restaurant is Mary from Five Mary's Farm. If you haven't checked her and her amazing family out, you should. She's one of my [...]

no cook carrot cake protein balls

By | 2017-08-06T12:24:11-08:00 August 6th, 2017|A Little Sweet Tooth, Breakfast, Grab and Go, Health, Recipes|

If having a newborn has taught me anything (it's taught me a lot actually), it's that having easy to grab, nutrient and energy dense, balanced foods on hand is IMPERATIVE. I've had a few wonderful friends bring me date balls of varying sorts that I can store in the fridge and grab as needed. Those [...]

grilled watermelon salad

By | 2017-08-03T09:36:17-08:00 August 3rd, 2017|Health, Nutrition, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

Last weekend my wonderful mother-in-law came to visit and brought us a gorgeous watermelon grown old world style by an 80-year-old man in Paso Robles, California where she lives. I knew I had to do something special with it, so I put this mama brain to use brainstorming ideas. Then, as I was scrolling through [...]

Episode #8 & #9 of the Modern Mamas Podcast – Liz Wolfe, NTP

By | 2017-08-02T07:32:28-08:00 August 2nd, 2017|Health, Podcast|

"Guest Interview - Liz Wolfe, NTP" www.visionairestudios.com In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking all about Aware Parenting and so much more. Also, scroll down for details on the first Modern Mamas Podcast GIVEAWAY! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Liz is a health & wellness writer and Nutritional [...]