| Many smokers have a tendency to light up in order to | | | | don't wait for it, believe me a digestive disorder is not |
| quiet the hunger pangs that strike midday, late at night, | | | | something to play with. |
| or even first thing in the morning. That's just one | | | | Eat a healthy dinner that incorporates a variety of |
| reason why people who quit smoking tend to gain a | | | | food groups. Include veggies, whole grains and lean |
| little weight in the first few weeks or months after | | | | protein. Instead of a sugary dessert, choose fruit. Steer |
| overcoming their addiction. Putting on a few pounds is | | | | clear of food supplements or nutraceuticals as they |
| the body's natural way of reacting to this huge change, | | | | are sometimes called. If you are eating properly, you |
| but it may also be a sign that it's time to get back to a | | | | do not need any supplements. |
| healthier lifestyle, one that is drug-free, that | | | | Avoid coffee. Coffee contains the same sort of |
| incorporates exercise, and that promotes a nutritious | | | | stimulants as cigarette. It will temporarily silence the |
| dietary outlook. | | | | hunger pangs, but they'll come back later with a |
| Moreover, when you eat well, you increase the | | | | vengeance. Also, coffee can cause you to feel more |
| likelihood that you won't fall back on cigarettes to give | | | | alert as soon as you drink it, but later on you'll feel |
| you energy or wake up you when you're feeling | | | | even more tired-that's what we call a "caffeine crash." |
| sluggish. Follow these guidelines to eat healthy and | | | | Opt for juice, tea or water instead of coffee. If you |
| stay away from cigarettes: | | | | must drink coffee, have two glasses of water for |
| Start each and every day with a healthy, adequate | | | | every one cup of coffee to avoid dehydration. |
| breakfast. Try to eat within one hour of waking up, | | | | Drink plenty of water. Water is nature's most perfect |
| since that's when your body craves an energy source. | | | | substance. It flushes out toxins, keeps all our organs |
| Eating in the morning gives you the energy to get | | | | functioning properly, and helps us feel more alert. Most |
| through your day without having to fall back on a cup | | | | people don't drink enough, particular those of us with |
| of coffee or a smoke later in the afternoon. | | | | substance addictions. When you're quitting smoking, |
| Don't wait until your stomach is grumbling to eat meals. | | | | aim for at least 10 glasses of water a day to get your |
| Smokers often turn to cigarettes to take away hunger | | | | body back to optimum shape. |
| pangs, so when you give up cigarettes you are going | | | | A few more pointers on what to eat... |
| to have to start paying more attention to your body's | | | | It is best to go for natural foods instead of processed |
| nutritional requirements. Eat lunch promptly at noon. If | | | | or packed foods. |
| you can't have a full lunch at that time, eat a healthy | | | | Eat fresh fruit instead of drinking fresh juices |
| snack, such as a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, or a | | | | whenever you can. Fresh fruit has a lot more fibre, |
| couple slices of turkey or chicken breast. Our body | | | | which your body needs. |
| needs nourishment at fixed time intervals and at those | | | | Go crazy on vegetables and salads; they can never |
| times you had better grab something to eat. The | | | | do much harm. |
| human stomach is a remarkable thing and can even | | | | The next time you are thirsty, try drinking water |
| digest small bones and small stones. So if you do not | | | | instead of soda. Your body prefers water in its purest |
| give it something to digest from time to time, it will very | | | | form. |
| well start attacking its own walls. That is when people | | | | Following all of these dietary guidelines will transform |
| end up with conditions like acidity, ulcers and digestive | | | | your body into a temple you won't want to sully with |
| disorders. If you have never experienced such | | | | dirty cigarette smoke or nicotine! |
| disorders before in spite of your erratic eating habits, | | | | |