Overview

• Vitamin C–rich fruits such as oranges, lemons and amla help repair tobacco damage and reduce nicotine dependency.
• Drinking milk to alter cigarette taste, staying hydrated with water and sipping herbal or licorice root teas flushes nicotine and soothes nerves.
• Crunchy snacks—including apples, carrots, cucumbers and celery—alongside nuts like almonds or sunflower seeds and whole grains such as oats or brown rice provide oral distraction, stabilize blood sugar and support lung health.
• Herbs and spices like ginger, turmeric, cloves or cinnamon and chewing tulsi leaves offer anti-inflammatory, detoxifying effects that ease withdrawal symptoms.
• Physical activity—from brisk walking and light cardio to yoga—paired with deep breathing and meditation releases endorphins, reduces anxiety and strengthens willpower to resist cravings.