Foods That Help You Quit Smoking!

[fayt]

So your endless efforts to quit smoking are not working? How about trying some foods that might help you get rid of this deadly habit? We know it is not as easy as it sounds but there are some fruits and vegetables that might be of some help. The trick is to make the right choices of food when you finally plan to quit.

A study conducted by Duke University claims that making the right choices of food may aid you in getting rid of this habit. The remedy lies in fresh fruits, vegetables, non carbonated beverages and dairy products. It has been hypothesized that selecting these foods may alter the production of the saliva and also temporarily make changes to the taste buds, making cigarettes less palatable.

So here we are with the list of foods that can work for smoking quitters:

Milk
According to the research conducted at the Duke University, milk can help to reduce the craving for cigarettes. The researchers claim that milk leaves a strange aftertaste in the mouth of the smokers that make them repel from smoking. Also the high contents of protein found in milk are beneficial in providing extra energy when you feel down because of the craving for nicotine. So whenever you feel the urge for cigarettes just take a sip of milk. Yogurt or a piece of cheese is equally good and can be consumed instead of milk to help you quit.

Carrots
James A. Duke, PhD. Botanist at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, in Maryland, says, “If cigarettes are cancer sticks, carrots are anticancer sticks”. His own routine was 3 packs of cigarettes per day. He claims that carrots played a vital role in helping him quit smoking. The component called caroteniods found in carrots not only helps you quit smoking but also saves you from cancer. Buy yourself a bunch of baby carrots and whenever you carve for a cigarette munch on a these fresh raw carrots.

Sunflower Seeds
Researchers claim that sunflower seeds have the same effect on your mind as tobacco, i.e. they increase the production of adrenaline. Sunflower seeds not only have a calming effect on your mind but also contain essential B-complex vitamins that help in the nourishment of the nervous system. They are a good option for smoking quitters but overeating is not suggested as they contain high contents of fats. Choose the one with shells so that the consumption process can take time.

Bananas
Recent studies have found that banana can help quit smoking. The most common problem faced by the smoking quitters is that they feel lack of energy and stressed out. The friendly bananas, full of essential vitamins and minerals, can boost your energy and calm you down in stressful conditions caused by nicotine cravings. Whenever you feel the urge to smoke, kill it by eating a banana.

Marjoram tea
Marjoram is an aromatic herb commonly found in the Mediterranean countries. Its tea can be very effective for those who want to quit smoking. It makes the throat dry as a result smoking becomes less pleasurable. All you need to do is, boil 1 teaspoon of marjoram tea in a cup of water for 15 minutes. Whenever you feel the craving you can consume this tea. This herb is easily available at all health food stores.

Cloves
Cloves do not completely help you quit smoking but may help you limit the quantity of cigarettes you smoke. Whenever you smoke your first cigarette of the day, suck on a small clove, this will leave the taste of nicotine in your mouth for a long time and will reduce the urge for another cigarette.


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[dere'k ™]

effective kaya to....? ma try nga baka sakali eh tumigil na ako sa pag yoyosi

[Cathrina]

May katrabaho ako sunflower seeds yong dala dala nya..epektibo daw kaso parang sa sunflower seeds naman cya naaadik..parang chipmunks hehe..

[raisingsun]

natigil ko naman ang paninigarilyo without using any tool, gadgets etc etc.....

nasa tao lang yan kung gusto niya tumigil ng paninigarilyo o hindi


 

[Tonying Bayawak]

And after smoking cessation weight gain is the problem with or without these foods

[Prime™]

May katrabaho ako sunflower seeds yong dala dala nya..epektibo daw kaso parang sa sunflower seeds naman cya naaadik..parang chipmunks hehe..

Sunflower seeds help alleviate the mood love duck. Tama yan.

Did those too, sometimes yung buto ng squash.

[Cathrina]

Sunflower seeds help alleviate the mood love duck. Tama yan.

Did those too, sometimes yung buto ng squash.

Yon nga sir sabi nya na nakakatulong talaga ang sunflower seeds to quit smoking..cguro nga totoo kasi nde na cya naninigarilyo..

[Prime™]

Yon nga sir sabi nya na nakakatulong talaga ang sunflower seeds to quit smoking..cguro nga totoo kasi nde na cya naninigarilyo..

I used to smoke too. I quite almost 8 months ago. Been smoking since high school.

Feels great to quit.

Yun lang ginawa niya, wala pinalit na alternative like ecigarettes etc?


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[Cathrina]

I used to smoke too. I quite almost 8 months ago. Been smoking since high school.

Feels great to quit.

Yun lang ginawa niya, wala pinalit na alternative like ecigarettes etc?


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Wow congrats buti namn naisipan mong magquit..
Yong katrabaho ko sabi niya sakin na she been thru different stuff para maka stop lng siya..iba iba daw eh yong mga medication,patches and etc.pero marami ang side effects she had weird and stranged dream so may nagsabi sa kanya na try sun flower seeds so yon at para na ring na hooked na siya sa seeds pagkatabi ko parang chipmunk..pero im happy for her that she finally quit..

[Prime™]

Wow congrats buti namn naisipan mong magquit..
Yong katrabaho ko sabi niya sakin na she been thru different stuff para maka stop lng siya..iba iba daw eh yong mga medication,patches and etc.pero marami ang side effects she had weird and stranged dream so may nagsabi sa kanya na try sun flower seeds so yon at para na ring na hooked na siya sa seeds pagkatabi ko parang chipmunk..pero im happy for her that she finally quit..

I see. She is probably referring to the medication champix or chantix. I've heard good and bad things about them. One of them is suicidal thoughts, depression and night terrors, kaya yikes.

I quit cold turkey. Mahirap pero sa umpisa lang naman. Good thing you never tried it. It's a horrible habit.

Do you have any vice?


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[Cathrina]

I see. She is probably referring to the medication champix or chantix. I've heard good and bad things about them. One of them is suicidal thoughts, depression and night terrors, kaya yikes.

I quit cold turkey. Mahirap pero sa umpisa lang naman. Good thing you never tried it. It's a horrible habit.

Do you have any vice?


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Oo yong chantix natatakot siya kasi yong mga panaginip nya like bloody murders weird huh!

Naku po nde ko yan naiisip mga ganun eh..dad at mga kapatid ko nde rin naninigarilyo eh...daming bagay ang hinde ko natry some of it i wish i did try those things but oh well im too old for it now..lol

[Prime™]

Oo yong chantix natatakot siya kasi yong mga panaginip nya like bloody murders weird huh!

Naku po nde ko yan naiisip mga ganun eh..dad at mga kapatid ko nde rin naninigarilyo eh...daming bagay ang hinde ko natry some of it i wish i did try those things but oh well im too old for it now..lol

Oh really? Now I'm intrigued. Ohoho..

Like what?


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[Cathrina]

Oh really? Now I'm intrigued. Ohoho..

Like what?


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Haha at biglang naintrigued..e pm na lang kita haha..

[Prime™]

Haha at biglang naintrigued..e pm na lang kita haha..

Uyyy.. Now I am more intrigued..

Dali bulong mo sakin... ^_^ ihihihihi!


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[Cathrina]

Uyyy.. Now I am more intrigued..

Dali bulong mo sakin... ^_^ ihihihihi!


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Haha parang nasa intriga minute si sir prime..