According to the latest WHO data, there are more than a billion of those who are heavy smokers on the planet today. And there are even more alcohol-dependent people in the world. From year to year, about 35 million people die from these addictions. It is very difficult to resist such addictions, but there is still an opportunity to overcome them.
For example, last week, researchers talked about products that, although they cannot 100% correct the negative effects of smoking, at least reduce cravings and improve quality of life.
How to get rid of addiction with food?
It's all about flavonoids. These are plant substances useful for the human body. Biochemist Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, who received the Nobel Prize for his discovery, spoke about their benefits in 1936. So, the main advantage of flavonoids is to prevent inflammation, improve the functioning of blood vessels.
Their benefit has also been confirmed by Australian scientists. They conducted studies that confirmed that people who eat a large amount of foods that contain flavonoids are less likely to die from cancer and heart disease. And it is these ailments that most often destroy smokers and alcohol lovers.
Most flavonoids are found in:
- cranberries;
- oranges;
- bell pepper;
- broccoli;
- green tea;
- walnuts;
- buckwheat.
Anyone who smokes or drinks alcohol is advised to consume at least 500 mg of flavonoids per day.
For example, to replenish this amount, it is enough to drink a cup of green tea with one with a slice of lemon, eat 150 g of broccoli.
How not to harm the figure while getting rid of bad habits?
Many people believe that when you quit smoking, you immediately gain excess weight. This is partly true, as people who have cravings for nicotine try to eat something tasty on it. It's enough just to change your diet so as not to get fat.
It is recommended to add the following to your diet:
- Ginger. It contains a lot of vitamins, useful macronutrients, in addition, it helps to lose weight by “burning” fats.
- bitter chocolate. It is a natural antidepressant that will make cravings easier for you. And due to the high content of cocoa in the composition, you will not be able to eat a lot of it, which means you will not get fat.
- Celery stalk. This product has zero calories and a very aggressive taste, thanks to which the craving for nicotine is quickly fought off.
- Parsley. In addition to the content of vitamins A, B and C in the composition, it discourages the desire to smoke - just chew 1-2 leaves.
But it is important to understand that the products listed above will only help you to survive cravings more easily, bluish its strength.
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