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A brand New Year is the best time to start a healthier lifestyle. Maybe this first month has been challenging for you to implement change and reach your goals. Tomah, WI’s Cranberry Country Market, a grocery store that offers fresh (in season) local produce and meats available, offers five simple suggestions to a better diet:

  • Grass-Fed, Non-GMO, Hormone-Free Meat: Healthier livestock means healthier meat to eat. When shopping for your proteins, choose meats that come from grass-fed livestock that has no GMOs or hormones. Besides being safer for your body, grass-fed meat tastes better; you'll notice the difference.
  • Less Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners: By cutting down on sugars, especially artificial sweeteners, you are eliminating empty calories and chemicals that do nothing for your body. Studies also show that these sugars stimulate appetite and cause you to overeat. You want the calories you take in to count toward your overall wellness. Empty sugar and artificial sweetener calories work against that plan.
  • Whole Grain Versus White Processed Food: Switch from processed and refined white foods to whole grain starches such as brown rice, whole wheat pasta and bread, and bran cereals. The browner, the better because browner is equivalent to higher fiber content.

  • Fresh Produce: Fresh produce leads to cleaner eating where nothing is processed or artificial. There are no labels listing chemicals you can’t pronounce on fruits and veggies. Especially aim for dark leafy vegetables, like spinach, and eat plenty of fresh fruit.
  • Better Fats: Not all fats are created equal. You need fat in your diet, but some fats do nothing but harm you, such as partially hydrogenated oils or trans fats. Stick to olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados to get better fats into your diet.

Located in Monroe County, Cranberry Country Market is family owned and operated grocery store conveniently located five miles at the division of I-90 and I-94. The country market offers fresh local food from Wisconsin farmers and food suppliers year round, including seasonal fresh vegetables, deli meats, and locally made honey and syrup. Call them at (608) 374-4944, or visit them online.

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