Food
Oranges
A vitamin C-rich fruit that may help ease cravings during tobacco withdrawal.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 71/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Oranges are a sweet citrus fruit high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Rich source of vitamin C
- May help ease cravings during a quit attempt
- Simple, inexpensive, and easy to enjoy daily
🥄 How to use it
Eat several fresh oranges a day, or drink freshly squeezed orange juice, especially during the first days of quitting tobacco.
How much: 2-4 fresh oranges daily, or an equivalent amount of fresh juice.
Why it works: Some people find that eating vitamin C-rich foods like oranges helps ease nicotine cravings as part of an overall quit plan, though scientific evidence for this specific effect is limited.
⚠️ Cautions
- Citrus can worsen heartburn or mouth sores in some people.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
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