10 Everyday Habits That Help You Feel Your Best

Quick Summary

  • Everyday habits can influence comfort, posture, and how your body feels throughout the day.

  • Drinking cherry juice is enjoyed for its bold flavor and culinary versatility.

  • Learn simple lifestyle tips plus how to prepare a glass of tart cherry juice at home.

10 Everyday Habits That Help You Feel Your Best

Small daily habits can influence how energetic, flexible, or comfortable your body feels throughout the day. While everyone’s routine is different, many people find that simple adjustments make activities more enjoyable and help support an overall balanced lifestyle.

Below are ten everyday habits people commonly explore — plus a culinary look at Montmorency tart cherry juice and how to prepare it at home.

The Traverse Bay Farms Difference

Our Signature Commitment

  • Over 38 national awards for taste and innovation

  • Handcrafted in small batches in Northern Michigan

  • Made with real fruit and honest ingredients

  • Proudly USA-grown & family-owned

Key Facts at a Glance

  • Small lifestyle adjustments can help improve daily comfort.

  • Alternating movement, posture, and rest throughout the day can support overall well-being.

  • Tart cherry juice adds bold, tangy flavor to everyday beverages.

  • Montmorency cherries are strongly tied to Michigan agriculture.

Simple Lifestyle Tips for Everyday Comfort

1. Carrying Extra Weight

Carrying heavy items — including bags, backpacks, or groceries — adds extra effort to your day. Many people find it easier on their body to distribute weight between both sides or choose lighter loads when possible.

2. Too Much Standing or Sitting

Spending long periods in one position may lead to stiffness or fatigue. Alternating between sitting, standing, stretching, or light movement throughout the day helps keep daily activity more balanced and comfortable.

3. Choosing Fruit-Forward Foods

Many people enjoy including a variety of fruits in their diet simply for taste, color, and freshness. Tart cherry juice is often chosen for its bold, tangy flavor and versatility in smoothies, spritzers, and recipes.

4. Wearing Supportive Footwear

Footwear plays a major role in comfort during daily movement. Supportive shoes can make walking, standing, and everyday activities easier and more enjoyable.

5. Hand Habits

Some people notice that habits like cracking knuckles or holding devices awkwardly make their hands feel tired. Gentle stretching and mindful hand positioning during daily tasks can help support comfort.

6. Carrying Bags on One Side

Carrying purses, work bags, or gym bags on only one shoulder can feel uneven over time. Switching sides or using backpacks helps distribute weight more evenly.

7. Tobacco and Lifestyle Choices

Many people choose to avoid tobacco because it does not align with their preferred lifestyle or wellness goals.

8. Establishing a Rest Routine

Having a consistent rest routine — including winding down at night, reducing screen time, or reading — can make your day feel more balanced.

9. Stretching and Gentle Movement

Many individuals include stretching in their daily routine to stay flexible and comfortable. Movement-based breaks throughout the day can help maintain a natural sense of ease.

10. Screen & Device Habits

Looking down at a phone or tablet for long periods can strain the neck or shoulders. Bringing your device to eye level or taking screen breaks can make a big difference in daily comfort.

A Culinary Look at Tart Cherry Juice

Tart cherry juice is enjoyed for its bold, tangy flavor and deep red color. It blends beautifully into:

  • Smoothies

  • Sparkling water

  • Fruit-forward mocktails

  • Baking syrups

  • Marinades and glazes

Most tart cherry juice begins as concentrate, which allows the flavor of Montmorency cherries to be enjoyed year-round.

How to Make a Glass of Tart Cherry Juice

To prepare a traditional glass using concentrate:

  • Mix 1 oz of concentrate with 7 oz of water

  • Stir and enjoy as a 100% pure fruit beverage

It takes the juice of approximately 100 cherries to make one ounce of concentrate, giving the beverage its signature richness.

How much tart cherry juice should you drink?

While there is no daily recommended serving size from the United States government for drinking cherry juice, you may want to use the dosage amounts used in the published studies.

Since 2001, when we first started offering tart cherry juice concentrate and the studies above suggest two daily servings of the juice. This is two 8-ounce glasses drank daily. This is the dosage for tart cherry juice.

How Much Cherry Juice Should You Drink


How to make tart cherry juice

To make the best cherry juice, simply mix one ounce of the concentrate with 7 ounces of water to make a 100% pure glass of the cherry juice.

It takes the juice of 100 cherries to make a single ounce of the concentrate. So drinking two glasses of the tart cherry juice daily means you would be consuming the equivalent of 200 cherries daily.

See how to make a glass of tart cherry juice and see an example of sediment-free cherry juice concentrate. 


Learn What are Cherries Good For?, here.

Customer Testimonials

“The tart cherry concentrate tastes incredible — bright, bold, and perfect in sparkling water.”
— Lana M., Alpena, MI

“The dried cherries are the freshest I’ve ever had. Great in muffins and trail mix.”
— Gerald S., Boise, ID

“We mix the juice into smoothies every morning. The flavor really stands out.”
— Monica J., Raleigh, NC

FAQs

Q: What variety of cherries is used in tart cherry juice?
A: Most tart cherry juice is made from Montmorency cherries, known for their vibrant color and tangy flavor.

Q: How do I prepare juice from concentrate?
A: Mix the recommended amount of concentrate with water according to the label instructions.

Q: Can tart cherry juice be used in recipes?
A: Yes. It is commonly added to smoothies, sauces, glazes, marinades, and homemade desserts.

Q: Why is tart cherry juice so red?
A: Tart cherries naturally contain plant pigments called anthocyanins, which give them their deep red color.

Q: Does Traverse Bay Farms use Michigan-grown cherries?
A: As much fruit as possible is sourced from Northern Michigan’s cherry-growing region.

Explore What’s Next

Experience the vibrant flavor of Montmorency cherries in tart cherry juice concentrate, dried cherries, cherry powders, and more. Explore our award-winning collection at Traverse Bay Farms.

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Members earn points for creating an account, making purchases, following Traverse Bay Farms on social media, and referring friends, then redeem those points for money-off discount codes at checkout.

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Joining the program

Is the Traverse Bay Farms Rewards Program free to join?

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At Traverse Bay Farms,

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Referring Friends

How does the Traverse Bay Farms refer-a-friend program work?

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Referral points can be combined with your other points toward reward tiers ($10, $20, or $30 off).