Weight gain is often a concern when quitting smoking, since cigarettes suppress the desire to eat.
Here, Nicotinell has listed five healthy eating guidelines so you know what to eat after quitting smoking both for the first stages of your quit — and forever after.
Don’t skip breakfast. Starting the day with a small, balanced meal reduces hunger and maintains energy.
The less processed a food is, the more likely it’s good for you and not packed with calories and additives. The best choices are fresh fruits and vegetables. A bag of grapes is healthier than a bag of chips. Make half your meals and half your snacks fresh produce.
Too much sugar and highly-processed foods can lead to weight gain. Instead, choose healthy fresh fruits and vegetables and wholegrain cereals, pastas and breads as the basis of your daily diet. Limit processed foods like cakes and cookies for special-occasion treats.
A great policy is to try to get through a day without consuming calories from what you drink. You may not realise just how many calories are in beverages. To find out, read the nutrition information directly on the package. Calories from drinks can quickly add up. Read your labels and be aware of how many calories you’re drinking. Choose water and herbal teas over sugar-laden, calorie-dense drinks.
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