If quitting smoking is not possible, experts advise at least supporting the body with foods that help reduce tobacco harm. The article explains why cabbage, tomato and carrot juice, sprouts, and vitamin C are especially useful for smokers and passive smokers. It also explains how smoking affects the skin and why with rosacea it is important to avoid heat and overheating.

Undoubtedly, the best way to reduce the harm from smoking by 100% is to quit smoking. But that does not always work out. In addition, passive smokers often do not have the opportunity to protect themselves from the effects of tobacco. Specialists have compiled a list of products that can make up for the body’s loss of valuable substances spent on fighting the negative effects and, where possible, minimize the harm from smoking, both passive and active.
Cabbage.
Studies conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Ecology indicate that cabbage is an excellent means of preventing cancer. The reason lies in the presence in this vegetable of isothiocyanates, anticancer substances that inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent their multiplication.
Both ordinary white cabbage and Chinese cabbage, and especially broccoli (asparagus broccoli), have remarkable properties. Regular consumption of this wonderful vegetable reduces the likelihood of lung cancer by 36%.
Tomato juice.
According to the Japanese, juice is an effective remedy against emphysema, which is caused by the regular inhalation of tobacco smoke. Scientists at Juntendo University in Tokyo experimented on mice. It is assumed that the protective effect of tomato juice is due to the presence in its composition of the antioxidant lycopene, which suppresses the formation of oxygen radicals - molecules that damage cells.
Carrot juice.
Beta-carotene is converted by the human body into vitamin A, which is necessary to strengthen mucous membranes. The dose required for a smoker is two glasses of carrot juice per day.
Sprouts.
Germinated wheat seeds contain a whole range of beneficial and active substances, including vitamins E and B12, folic acid, and selenium, which protect lung tissue.
Vitamin C.
It is found in many fruits and vegetables. The peculiarity of this vitamin is that it is not synthesized in the body and can only come from outside. But, on the other hand, each cigarette smoked neutralizes 35 milligrams of this scarce vitamin. Armed with a calculator, one can calculate the minimum necessary daily dose taking into account the number of cigarettes smoked.
Beneficial substances can enter the body not only with food, but also through the skin, for example, with cosmetics. In smokers, the dead layer of the epidermis is thickened, which reduces the effectiveness of creams, masks, and toners. A smoking woman would benefit from doing peeling more often than others. A cream for daily facial care must contain antioxidants - vitamins A and E, coenzyme Q10.
Another disease characteristic of smokers is couperosis. It manifests itself as a noticeable network of small blood vessels on the nose and cheeks. To curb its development, one will have to give up everything hot. Warm masks, baths, overly hot dishes and drinks, sunbathing, and tanning are contraindicated, even in tanning salons.