American scientists from the University of Minnesota found out that those who throw smoking people are trying to fill the nicotine abstinence of oily and saham-containing food, which, in turn, leads to an increase in weight. It is reported by Daily Mail.
Researchers asked 42 smokers to abandon the day from their bad habit habit. Then they were collected together and asked to choose food from eight different snacks to assess their preferences. At 65 percent of cases, they chose food with a high salt and fat. The same selection of snacks provided a group of smokers who did not refuse cigarettes, as well as non-smokers. It turned out that people temporarily abstained from nicotine as a whole consumed 30 percent more calories than non-smoking and smokers.
Scientists noted that they are moving to the calorie food, trying to fill the nicotine vacuum. Thus, they are trying to cope with a negative affect and stress characterizing the feelings that people are experiencing during smoking. In addition, scientists suggested that smokers who refrain from cigarettes can consume more calories due to the opioid system, which is associated with the relief of pain. In addition, Nicotine is able to suppress hunger in smokers.
Doctor and TV presenter Alexander Butchers called the most effective way to quit smoking. The doctor advised to remove everything reminded of smoking from the apartment. He remembered that when he threw smoking, immediately distributed acquaintances all the remaining lighters and cigarettes.