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Aaron Rodgers giving up dairy as part of vegan diet, Jeff Janis impressing at OTA’s (AUDIO)

June 7, 2016 By Bill Scott

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback and two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is always looking for a competitive advantage. However, his newest effort to gain an edge means dropping a Wisconsin staple from his diet.

Rodgers says he has given up dairy products in adopting a mostly vegan diet.

AUDIO:  Aaron Rodgers says he’s given up dairy in mostly vegan diet :14

The change came after researching nutrition facts and having discussions with team nutritionist Adam Korzun. The effects of the new diet was two-fold, as it helped the 32-year-old quarterback recover from minor offseason knee surgery, while also allowing him to shed some weight.

AUDIO: Aaron Rodgers says he back to the weight Mike McCarthy suggested as a rookie :38

AUDIO: Aaron Rodgers on why he made the decision to alter his diet :41

Rodgers currently weighs 218 pounds, down from the 230 he had been playing at the past few seasons. It’s the lightest Rodgers has been since his days as a backup in 2007.

As for the action on the practice field, Rodgers once again made a big time connection with Jeff Janis. The third-year wide out beat top corner Sam Shields, then reeled in a tipped deep ball for a 65-yard touchdown during Monday’s organized team activities.

Janis caught a pair of hail mary’s on one drive as part of a seven-catch, two-touchdown performance in a divisional playoff loss at Arizona last season. Janis entered the offseason seeking a way to find a steadier role and more reps with the top unit.

AUDIO: Aaron Rodgers discusses how Jeff Janis has improved :23

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy explains how Jeff Janis can earn more snaps :21

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy likes Janis’ ability to go deep and win jump ball :28

 

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