Kicking the "butt" is one of the hardest things that a smoker can do. For many smokers, cigarettes have become much more than a habit, they have become part of a lifestyle. However many smokers want to quit because it quite simply stinks. On top of that it makes you look and feel unhealthy. This is where fresh oranges come in handy. They'll help you deal with that inevitable craving to smoke a cigarette.
Step 1
Make oranges accessible to you when you feel that inevitable craving to smoke a cigarette. Having oranges easily accessible is one of the quickest and easiest ways to fight off the nicotine urge. Cravings for nicotine usually last between three to five minutes. Oranges are one way to distract your mind from the nagging need to puff on a cigarette.
Step 2
Take a couple of oranges and quarter them. Place them in a see-through airtight container. Having the oranges easily available, pre-cut and in a visible see-through container will help entice you to reach for an orange instead of reaching for a cigarette.
Step 3
Reach for an orange, and let the natural sweet smell of the orange resonate in your nostrils for a moment. This will distract your senses from wanting a smelly cigarette. It will also entice you to eat an orange or drink some orange juice.
Step 4
Pre-squeezing some orange juice and setting it aside in an accessible, visible see-through container in the refrigerator will aid you on your quest to quit smoking. During the first few days after quitting cigarettes you need to be on your guard and keep plenty of oranges and other fruits accessible and ready to consume.
Tips and Warnings
- Quitting cigarettes will be somewhat difficult. Incorporate oranges into a broader plan to give up the habit.
- Oranges are a healthy way to kick the smoking habit, but always remember to check for spoilage before eating any fruits and vegetables.
