Eating right while quitting tobacco

Getting rid of a habit gets easier if we chalk a plan to deal with the challenges that come along. Quitting Tobacco can be made easier when right food habits are kept in mind. There will be withdrawal symptoms when one quits tobacco and the following must be keep in mind:-

• Keep your stomach pleasantly full to reduce craving for tobacco. It is thus good to stock up on healthy snacks. For instance whole wheat bread, whole grain cereals, jowar / bajra/ ragi crackers, roasted chivda, nuts, seeds and fruits.

• Eat foods that are rich in fibre like oranges, sweet lime, carrots and cabbage. Fruits and vegetables when eaten with their skin intact make you feel fuller.  

• Craving for sugar and sweets can be curbed by stocking on natural sweeteners such as dates, dried figs and raisins .

• Last but not the least, eat regularly and do not skip any meal. As skipping meals can aggravate the desire to smoke and all the efforts will become a waste.

Please bear in mind to consult a nutritionist who can advise the right foods and right quantity which is tailor made and that suits your mental and physical body make up.

Collated by Dr. Komal Gandhi, Consultant Nutritionist at the other song Clinic - Care Beyond Compare

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