Post by lily on Aug 10, 2010 5:37:37 GMT
Besides using the many Natural ways to quit smoking , a person also needs to regulate his diet simultaneously. Smoking causes not only a total malfunctioning of all the organs but also causes a toxic load on the body and lack of nutrition. The body begins to show signs of chronic cough, hoarseness, wrinkling and lower immunity. But with a proper diet which regulates blood sugar and adrenaline a person can quit smoking.
A wholesome diet helps restore the depleted store of nutrients. Importance should be given to whole and natural food which are processed to the minimum. Food in their natural state contains a healthy balance of nutrients. Processed food generally is depleted of nutrients and contains preservatives, additives and stabilizers. Fresh vegetables and fruits are primary sources of crucial vitamins, minerals and accessory nutrients.
Proteins help the proper functioning of the endocrine system. Cold water fish, lean poultry, lean pork, lamb, and beef, nuts and seeds, yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, legume and whole grain combinations are very good sources of proteins. Deficiency of protein leads to sugar craving. Intake of fruits containing sugar should be reduced. Food like garlic and ginger are called booster foods as they are nutrient dense and have beneficiary effects on the body. Garlic is good for the immune system, has anti microbial and anti-viral properties. It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Ginger stimulates circulation and increases digestion and has anti-oxidant properties. Sea vegetables support the endocrine and central nervous system. They also soothe the mucosal membranes. Consumption of adequate fluids is required to counteract the effects of heating, drying and the acidifying effects of smoking.
A wholesome diet helps restore the depleted store of nutrients. Importance should be given to whole and natural food which are processed to the minimum. Food in their natural state contains a healthy balance of nutrients. Processed food generally is depleted of nutrients and contains preservatives, additives and stabilizers. Fresh vegetables and fruits are primary sources of crucial vitamins, minerals and accessory nutrients.
Proteins help the proper functioning of the endocrine system. Cold water fish, lean poultry, lean pork, lamb, and beef, nuts and seeds, yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, legume and whole grain combinations are very good sources of proteins. Deficiency of protein leads to sugar craving. Intake of fruits containing sugar should be reduced. Food like garlic and ginger are called booster foods as they are nutrient dense and have beneficiary effects on the body. Garlic is good for the immune system, has anti microbial and anti-viral properties. It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Ginger stimulates circulation and increases digestion and has anti-oxidant properties. Sea vegetables support the endocrine and central nervous system. They also soothe the mucosal membranes. Consumption of adequate fluids is required to counteract the effects of heating, drying and the acidifying effects of smoking.