Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Healthy Living series. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and it's great to have you with us today! If you've ever felt like food is your enemy—whether it's battling guilt over your choices, struggling to stick with a diet, or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice—you're not alone. Today's guest, Laura Iu, is here to offer a fresh perspective on how food can be a source of joy, nourishment, and healing. Laura Iu is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, yoga teacher, and a passionate advocate for changing the way we think about nutrition. With a focus on breaking free from the diet mentality, Laura empowers her clients to reconnect with their bodies, embrace all foods guilt-free, and prioritize health at every size. She's also an expert on the fascinating gut-brain connection and how what we eat can affect not just our physical health, but our mood, memory, and overall mental well-being. Additionally, Laura Iu is a. Prevention Medical Review Board Member and spends her days helping clients understand all that and more. Here, she shares some wisdom about sustainable healthy eating as a powerful tool. In today's conversation, Laura shares her journey from premed student to nutrition expert, the science of intuitive eating, and practical ways to embrace sustainable, healthy habits—no calorie counting or juice cleanses required! Whether you're managing a chronic condition, looking to improve your relationship with food, or simply curious about the power of nutrition to transform your health, this episode is for you. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and get ready for an insightful discussion on how good food truly makes good health possible. And now, let's welcome our guest, Laura Iu, to The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series. My thanks to Laura Iu, Prevention Magazine and Executive Producer Sam Heninger. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we'll see you next time. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.