Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : May 15, 2016, 4:23 PM
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When trying to quit cigarette, or nicotine to be more specific, you may experience some withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, headache, nausea and anxiety. Follow these tips by Anupama Jindal, nutritionist and fitness expert at Health and Wellness Clinic, New Delhi, to decrease your withdrawal symptoms and boost your energy level .
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Stay hydrated: The more water you drink, the better you will feel. Drinking enough water can help you fight the lethargy that comes in with dehydration.
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Load up on vitamin C: Increase your vitamin C intake with foods like oranges and lemons as it can help reduce the withdrawal symptoms. Vitamin C will boost your immunity and act as a protective antioxidant to fight the free radical in your body increased by the nicotine.
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Reduce intake of acidic foods: Quite a few people who quit smoking, experience a peculiar bitter taste. To deal with this problem increase your consumption of alkaline foods such as dry nuts, sprouts, lima beans and raisins. Also, cut down on the acidic content of your food by reducing intake of foods such as bread, coffee, tea, dairy products and meat.
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Walk: Walk for 30 minutes daily to boost your metabolism and keep your energy levels high. Walking can also release neurotransmitters that can help reduce stress and anxiety.
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Practice yoga: With yoga, you can boost your immunity, increase oxygen levels and boost your energy levels. Yoga asanas like yogendra pranayama help keep your mind calm and peaceful by modulating the sensitivity of chemoreceptors in your brain says Hansaji Jayadeva from the Yoga Institute, Mumbai.
