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What should people who smoke often eat?

Asked by:Fiona

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 11:32 PM

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  • Vili Vili

    Apr 03, 2026

      What foods are good for smokers

      Clear throat and moisturize lungs : Radish, fungus, pear, honey, grapefruit, kumquat, lotus root, etc. It has the functions of producing body fluids and quenching thirst, clearing away heat and relieving cough, and moistening the lungs. Research by Professor Yang Meixi from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Seoul National University School of Medicine in South Korea found that if smokers eat about 750 grams of pears every day for 4 consecutive days, the carcinogens polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons accumulated in the body due to smoking or eating barbecue will be significantly reduced. People who have smoked for many years can repair damaged respiratory mucosa by eating loquat.

      Eliminate toxins : Oolong tea, green tea, black tea, etc. China disease Professor Han Chi, a researcher at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety of the Center for Prevention and Control, specializes in research on tea nutrition and efficacy, and found that drinking tea has a good preventive effect on lung cancer, esophageal cancer, etc. Green tea, in particular, can reduce the harm caused by nicotine, prevent cancer and lower blood lipids. Tea can also be a diuretic and detoxify, so that some of the poisonous substances in cigarettes can be excreted in the urine.

      In addition, carrots, citrus, egg yolks, animal hearts, kidneys, mushrooms, fresh vegetables, animal livers, etc., which are rich in vitamins A, B1, and B2, should all become the protagonists on the smoker's table.

      Maintain blood vessels : Cod, salmon and other deep-sea fish. Smoking significantly increases the incidence of cardiovascular events. Wang Donglan, a professor at the Nutrition Research Office of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, pointed out that deep-sea fish is rich in omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and should be eaten 1-2 times a week. In addition, milk can reduce the damage of toxic substances to the gastrointestinal tract.

      fresh breath : Celery, coriander, mint leaves, etc. can freshen breath and effectively eliminate oral odor. Even after quitting smoking, breath problems still persist. Eating more fiber-rich fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots and celery can promote salivation. Saliva not only moistens the mouth, but also removes debris attached to the teeth or stuck between the teeth and eliminates odor.

      Therefore, smokers should always eat the above foods, but smoking is harmful healthy , even if you eat these foods, you can only reduce the harm, but it does not mean that there will be no harm if you eat them! The best thing to do is not smoking, which is in the best interests of yourself and your family.

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