Although kicking the habit is certainly a tough task, there are ways to rid your system of nicotine. Here in this article are 10 foods that can aid in the removal of nicotine from your body.

Broccoli
Containing the gene NRF2, noted for protecting lung cells from being invaded by toxins, broccoli is the perfect food for flushing out nicotine. Rich in vitamin B5 and vitamin C, broccoli has the ability to keep your metabolism at an increased level while regulating many important functions within your body.

If you’re a regular smoker and you’re looking to clean out your system while also shielding your lungs from harmful chemicals, consider eating broccoli several times a week as a means to flush nicotine from your body.

Oranges
increased nicotine intake has the ability to naturally stress the body while also depleting it of vitamin C. In order to combat this harmful effect, you’re encouraged to eat oranges if you’re a daily smoker. Consuming oranges, at least once or twice a day, can help the body to replenish the vitamin C that is often lost courtesy of nicotine.

Additionally, oranges can help to reduce the anxiety and stress that is commonly seen in nicotine cravings.

Spinach
High in both folic acids and vitamin B9, spinach can effectively flush nicotine out of the body. Long-time smokers often have difficulty sleeping due to the excessive buildup of nicotine. This issue can potentially be resolved through the consumption of spinach. Folic acids can serve to remedy nicotine withdrawal symptoms while also calming the body thus promoting sleep.

Raw Ginger
Providing multiple benefits in respect to the removal of toxins, nicotine cravings, and weight loss maintenance, ginger, most notably raw ginger, is ideal for those who smoke and even more helpful for those who are searching for ways quit smoking.

Ginger has the ability to curb your cravings to the point where eliminating the habit is very possible. Flushing out toxins within your bloodstream caused by nicotine while providing potent relief from nicotine cravings, ginger has long since been deemed a natural way to quit smoking.

Cranberries
Commonly thought of in terms of festive holiday meals, cranberries can actually be of great benefit to those who smoke. Additionally, cranberries can actually be a safe alternative to nicotine when it comes to the detoxification process.

Cranberries, similar to nicotine, have the ability to raise your blood sugar levels, so substituting cranberries for cigarettes is a common tactic used by those who are attempting to kick the habit. Cranberries can serve to curb withdrawal symptoms until you’re strong enough to eliminate smoking all together.

Lemons
Excessive nicotine within your system not only has internal affects but external as well. Skin cell damage in addition to clogged pores are both signs of nicotine abuse. This is one of the main reasons why long-time smokers often have visibly problematic skin.

High in citric acid and vitamin C, lemons can help you to combat the aforementioned issues and keep your skin healthy while you continue your nicotine habit. Until ditching nicotine all together becomes a priority you can still maintain healthy skin in the short-term.

Carrots
The daily depletion of vitamin A, as well as the aforementioned vitamin C, are both quite common if you’re a regular nicotine inhaler. The ultimate result of this depletion, especially over many years, is damaged nerve cells, compromised brain function, and improper circulation.

In order to counteract these potential side effects caused by nicotine, carrots should be a major player in respect to your weekly diet. With the ability to replenish vitamin A, vitamin C, while promoting increased levels of vitamin K, carrots can return the vital nutrients to your body that nicotine can strip away.

Pomegrantes
Some of the most prominent side effects associated with smoking (nicotine) involves increased heartbeat, heightened blood pressure levels, and an overall decrease in oxygen to your bloodstream. One of the ways to combat these issues is through the consumption of pomegranates.

Serving to improve your circulation while helping your body to increase the production of red blood cells, pomegranates can flush out toxins caused by nicotine while also helping to lower your blood pressure, calm your heart rhythm, and provide your body with much needed oxygen.

Wheat Germ
Serving to improve the elasticity of your blood vessels through the consumption of vitamin E, wheat germ, found in nuts, is a great way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, which is a common issue for those who’ve smoked for many years.

Consider implementing wheat germ into your diet if you’re looking to combat the cardiovascular difficulties that long-term smoking and nicotine consumption can cause.

Kale
Regarded as one of the world’s most prominent superfoods, kale is essentially the ideal food for any occasion when it comes to cleansing the body of various toxins. Kale can help to prevent cancer causing agents from forming while also ridding the body of excessive and lingering nicotine.

Noted for being one of the most powerful natural antioxidants, kale is quite possibly the ultimate cleansing tool if you’re looking to remedy your body from chemicals caused by everyday living or the habit of introducing problematic toxins through the act of smoking.

Written by Alice Morales for Vitality News ~ October 1, 2016.

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