To Quit Smoking, Try Eating More Veggies and Fruits

If you're trying to quit smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables may help you quit and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a new study. The study found that smokers who consumed the most fruit and vegetables were three times more likely to have been tobacco-free for at least 1 month when they were contacted 14 months later than those consuming the lowest amount of fruits and vegetables. 

Several explanations are possible, such as less nicotine dependence for people who consume a lot of fruits and vegetables or the fact that higher fibre consumption from fruits and vegetables make people feel fuller. "It is also possible that fruits and vegetables give people more of a feeling of satiety or fullness so that they feel less of a need to smoke, since smokers sometimes confuse hunger with an urge to smoke," explains Haibach, the lead author of the paper. 

And unlike some foods which are known to enhance the taste of tobacco, such as meats, caffeinated beverages and alcohol, fruits and vegetables do not enhance the taste of tobacco. "Foods like fruit and vegetables may actually worsen the taste of cigarettes," says Haibach.

Have you noticed any relationship between the amount of fruit and veg you consume and the amount you smoke? If you are interested in hearing about tried and tested methods that we know can help you quit then call us today on 0207 882 8230.