Most people who smoke know the detrimental health effects of nicotine and the chemicals found in cigarettes. Finding the strength and the right system to quit might not be such an easy task. Oranges contain vitamins that are essential for a healthy diet, and they can also help you to reduce your cravings, restore vitamin C in the body and get rid of your addiction to smoking.
Step 1
Decide to quit smoking. In order to kick the habit of smoking, you need to be invested in your plan. List the reasons you want to quit, inform your friends and family members of your decision and ask for support when you need it.
Step 2
Prepare your home for success. Get rid of tobacco-related items such as cigarettes, ashtrays and lighters that could trigger your desire to smoke. Wash your clothes, sheets and deodorize your home and car with a fresh smell. Buy orange juice and fresh oranges to keep in your home.
Step 3
Drink two glasses of orange juice per day. Nicotine in cigarettes depletes your body of vitamin C found in orange juice. Consuming more orange juice will help to detoxify your body and restore your levels of vitamins C. According to Natural-homeremedies.com, orange juice helps to naturally rid the body of nicotine. As nicotine leaves your body your cravings will decrease.
Step 4
Eat fresh oranges when you have a craving to smoke. A craving for a cigarette only lasts a few minutes and can be defeated if you keep yourself occupied. Peeling and eating a fresh orange will take two to four minutes at least, will keep you focused on the task at hand, deter your craving and will help you consume more vitamin C.
