Fill Your Plate Now Podcast
Registered Dietitian PhD Shares Evidence-Based Dairy Tips for Everyday Wellness, Episode 63
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kristin Ricklefs-Johnson, Director of Nutrition Research at the National Dairy Council. Dr. Ricklefs-Johnson leads research initiatives focused on childhood health, precision nutrition, and women’s health—helping shape the science behind dairy’s role in overall wellness. In this conversation, she breaks down the latest research and, more importantly, translates the science into practical, real-life solutions you can apply to everyday nutrition and health decisions. A registered dietitian with a PhD in nutritional sciences, Dr. Ricklefs-Johnson brings a strong academic foundation and is actively involved in leading organizations like the American Society for Nutrition and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Today, she joins us to share how evolving nutrition science is shaping personalized health—and what it means for you at the table.
Why the West’s Irrigated Farms Are Critical to America’s Food Security, Episode 62
Samantha Barncastle, Executive Director of the Family Farm Alliance, is an attorney with 17+ years in water law and natural…
More Joy for Cooking from Our Beloved Arizona Chef: Part 2, Episode 61
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an incredibly fun and informative conversation with Arizona’s beloved chef and cooking…
AZ’s Favorite Chef Jan D’Atri Shares Her Joy for Cooking: Garlic, Cheese, & More! Part 1, Episode 60
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an incredibly fun and informative conversation with Arizona’s beloved chef and cooking…
How to Fuel Like a High-Performer Without Giving Up Flavor or Culture, Episode 59
Men’s Health Nutrition Adviser and high-performance mentor Dezi Abeyta, RDN, joins hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker to talk real…
2026 Farm Sector Crisis: Tale of Two Farm Economies, Truths Revealed, Episode 58
In this must-watch episode of Fill Your Plate Now, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch breaks down the brutal…
Arizona’s Hidden Gem: Meet the Retirees Who Built an Award-Winning Winery from Scratch, Episode 57
In this landmark episode of Fill Your Plate Now — the first time we’ve welcomed an Arizona winemaker to the…
Unlocking Arizona’s Local Food Power: Farm-to-School, Nutrition Insights: Episode 56
Discover how the Arizona Department of Agriculture safeguards and nourishes Arizona families every day! In this eye-opening episode of Fill…
From Doctor to Peak Performer: Real Nutrition Talk with Health Hacks That Actually Work, Episode 55
Dr. Christian Poulos, MD, joins Fill Your Plate Now to break down no-nonsense men’s health & nutrition: Prioritize protein +…
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