So, you’re starting the journey toward a healthier lifestyle, and you decided to quit smoking. Way to go. But old habits die hard. With these best and worst foods and drinks, you can feed new, positive, habits and curb your nicotine withdrawal. Your taste buds will thank you, and you’ll love the fresh new tastes that come back when you quit smoking.

• Say YES to Milk
Milk can interact with the taste of cigarettes making them less desirable. So when you have a craving opt for milk instead of reaching for a cigarette. Kind of like drinking orange juice right after brushing your teeth, yuck!

• Say NO to Coffee
While we all love caffeine, it is also a stimulant, which means it can enhance your cravings. Most of us begin our morning with a steamy cup of coffee. But when your are trying to kick a habit, and quit smoking, you want to avoid all habits that are associated with it or may trigger a craving.

• Say YES to Gum
Once you stop smoking, you may notice that you need something to keep your hands and mouth busy. Gum is a perfect contender for this job. It’s a low-calorie alternative to eating tons of snacks and allows you to change up flavors as often as need.

• Say NO to Red Meats:
Since you’re on a healthy kick now, you don’t want to negate your efforts with heavy foods that will put on more weight than healthier alternatives. Also, if having a cigarette after dinner was always a habit, eating these foods could remind your body of this cause cravings.

• Say YES to Orange Juice
The acidity of this juice will clear your body of nicotine quickly. This means it will curb nicotine withdrawals, which is especially beneficial if you are quitting cold turkey.

• Say NO to Soda and Carbonated Beverages
Carbonated drinks can actually make cigarettes taste better, which means you will be more likely to crave them. Sodas have higher sugar intake and calories which means unnecessary additional calories. Also, this is another habit that may trigger a craving. By keeping a routine such as having a carbonated drink with dinner, it reminds your body’s muscle memory of the cigarette that used to follow. You want to avoid triggering this bad habit.

With all of these tips, you are one step closer to kick your habit for good. The key to success is to keep your hands and mouth busy with healthy foods, like popcorn, fruits, and veggies. While avoiding triggering foods and drinks that make your nicotine withdrawal worse. You can do this!