4 Health Tips for Chain Smokers

Smoking not only affects your health but also the health of people around you.

According to the survey carried by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, worldwide tobacco consumption causes nearly 6 million deaths every year, and this count is bound to cross 8 million deaths annually by 2030.

A highly dangerous chemical named, ‘Nicotine’ enters your body when you smoke, lasts for about 6 to 8 hours in the system and takes 2 to 3 days for entirely getting eliminated from the body. This is the substance which makes smoking addictive and damages the lungs.

Tobacco consumption leads to the generation of free radicals which make you vulnerable to various diseases including cancer. Hence, embarking on a diet rich in antioxidants is the best way to balance your health if you are a chain smoker.

In this article, we will discuss the diet required and health-related tips for chain smokers, accompanied with the importance of medical insurance.

Following are some vital health tips for chain smokers:

1) Smoking filter cigarettes can help

Since filter cigarettes are equipped with a filter at the end which reduces the amount of nicotine entering in your mouth, you are reducing the risk by opting for them. Though a bit costly, use them if you want to be little safe while smoking.

2) Have a cup of coffee after smoking

When you have a cup of coffee immediately after smoking, the caffeine content in it helps prevent nicotine from causing damage to the body. A cup of hot coffee and black coffee are always a better choice or even better, green tea.

3) Have food which reduces harmful effects of smoking

Consuming food enriched with anti-oxidants as well as vitamin B, E & C help to minimize the harmful effects of smoking. Chain smokers should opt for multi-vitamins. Also, increase the daily intake of cabbage, sprouts, beetroot, carrots, kale, spinach. Further, opt for low-oil content food and include boiled vegetables, juices and soups in your diet.

Chain smokers need to control their blood sugar levels and hence abstinence from sugar, and refined starch is much needed.

In any case, thehealth of liver should be top-notch to continue with the required detoxification process. Hence, include leafy greens, fresh & seasonal fruits and whole grain cereals and reduce the intake of junk food and processed food to keep your liver healthy.

4) Remain healthy in spite of smoking

Chain smokers need to take good care of themselves, and hence nutrient supplements can be taken after proper consultation with the physician.