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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers no longer a Cheesehead, cuts dairy from diet

Wisconsin is America's Dairyland, and the state — and its sports fans — have become synonymous with cheese.

But Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has decided to go against the grain. He has all but eliminated dairy products from his diet in an effort to eat healthier.

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"I've done a lot of research and talked with Adam Korzun, our (team) nutritionist, and some other friends around the league about how I can extend my career and how I can be and feel healthier," Rodgers told reporters Monday, via ESPN.