While you are going through the process of quitting smoking your body’s levels of certain vitamins and minerals are reduced. Therefore, to support your body through this difficult period it is very useful that you take the recommended intake of vitamins C, B12 and Zinc.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is commonly found in citrus fruits like oranges, tangerines, lemons and grapefruits. It is also found in vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes and green peppers.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal foods including fish, milk, eggs, meat and poultry. Fortified breakfast cereals and fortified soya products are also an excellent source of vitamin B12.
Zinc
Red meat such as beef and poultry provide the majority of zinc in our diet. Other good sources include nuts, certain seafood, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds.