Emma Miller
On May 31, the world celebrates International No Tobacco Day. But quitting smoking will be useful on any day. You don’t have to wait for a special date. But it is not an easy task, especially for longtime smokers.
Milk
Milk and dairy products are high in lactose, a milk sugar that stimulates the pleasure center in the brain. Therefore, a glass of milk can replace a cigarette. In addition, after drinking milk, the taste of cigarettes becomes very unpleasant.
Fruit juices and fruits
If the body urgently requires a cigarette – drink a glass of fruit juice or eat a piece of fruit. Fruits contain a lot of glucose, which our body like very much. This way you can drown out the craving for nicotine. In addition, the process of chewing fruit for a long time will help relieve the nervous tension that you previously relieved by smoking.
Turkey
Turkey meat contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is involved in the production of the pleasure hormone serotonin. And it is for pleasure that people smoke cigarettes. Also, turkey has nicotinic acid, which helps make up for its deficiency in former smokers.
Celery
Fresh celery needs to be chewed long and thoroughly, which distracts from thoughts of smoking. Also, cigarettes get a very unpleasant taste after celery.
Eggplant
Eggplant is rich in nicotinic acid, which reduces “withdrawal” in former smokers. This acid helps relieve stress and nervous tension, which is often the cause of smoking.
Bitter Chocolate
A couple of squares of chocolate will energize you with glucose and help you cope with the stress of quitting cigarettes. Bitter chocolate also dulls your appetite, which is important for ex-smokers who are afraid of gaining weight.
Ginger
Slice fresh ginger into thin slices and carry it with you. Eat a small piece if you feel like smoking, and the craving for cigarettes will disappear. The method is unpleasant but very effective. You can also make tea with ginger, lemon, and honey, which will not only dull the urge to smoke but also help you to relax.
Broccoli
Broccoli cabbage is full of healthy vitamins and substances that help eliminate nicotine from the body and improves lung function. In addition, this product is very nourishing and low in calories, which is good for those who are afraid of gaining too much weight.
