Vegetables to combat cravings

After quitting smoking, your appetite often appears more frequently than usual. Your body doesn't always need a lot of calories - often just something to chew and a feeling of satiety helps.

Sometimes the mouth is looking for something to do, not the next meal.

Why vegetables can help you quit smoking

Vegetables provide a lot of volume with comparatively few calories. At the same time, chewing keeps the mouth and hands busy - two things that many former smokers particularly miss.

In addition, many vegetables bring:

- Fiber for more satiety - Volume for a fuller feeling - a crisp structure for chewing

This makes vegetables a practical option when you're feeling hungry or craving a snack.

Here's how to make vegetables an easy choice

Prepare vegetables before hunger comes:

- Carrots - Cucumbers - Paprika - Kohlrabi - Cherry tomatoes

Place the prepared box visibly in the refrigerator or on the workstation.

The more readily available vegetables are, the more likely you are to grab them before cravings or old habits take over.