Breaking the chain of cigarettes is an act of immense courage. You’ve already done the hard part: putting an end to this addiction. Well done. But a new challenge may arise: the fear of weight gain. This is where the right food choices come into play, to support you in this shift without holding you back.
Here are three tasty, well-balanced proposals, specially designed to calm your cravings while respecting your evolving figure.
Breakfast or snack: Salted Bowlcake with avocado and soft-boiled egg
When you’re craving a snack and dreading hidden sugars, this savory bowlcake makes all the difference.
Ingredients (1 serving):
- 30 g wholemeal oats
- 1 egg
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 pinch salt, pepper
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
Preparation:
- Mix the flakes with the egg, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 4 minutes at 600 W (in the microwave).
- Meanwhile, mash the avocado, season and halve the hard-boiled egg.
- Place the crushed avocado and egg on the warm bowlcake. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Why does it work? The oats provide long-lasting satiating fiber, the avocado good lipids, and the egg satisfies your appetite. A smart, soothing combo.
Comforting breakfast: Coral lentil soup with carrots and low-fat coconut milk
Fancy a hot dish that’s rich in taste and satiety? This soup is your ally.
Ingredients (2 – 3 servings):
- 150 g coral lentils
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 onion
- 400 ml vegetable stock
- 100 ml low-fat coconut milk
- Mild curry, salt, pepper
Preparation:
- Thinly slice the onion and sauté in a little water or olive oil.
- Add the sliced carrots and lentils, then cover with the stock.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, add the coconut milk, salt, pepper and a little curry powder, then blend to obtain a velvety texture.
Why does it work? Coral lentils provide vegetable protein and fiber, coconut milk a guilt-free comfort, and vegetables provide vitamins and volume to satiate.
Practical dinner: Grilled turkey wrap with hummus and crunchy crudités
Ideal when you want a light, quick, nourishing meal that’s easy to take on the go.
Ingredients (2 wraps):
- 2 whole-wheat tortillas
- 100 g grilled turkey, sliced
- 3 tbsp. hummus
- ½ cucumber sticks
- ½ bell pepper in strips
- A few salad leaves, lemon juice
Preparation:
- Spread hummus on each tortilla.
- Add turkey, vegetables and salad.
- Sprinkle lightly with lemon juice.
- Roll, cut and enjoy.
Why does it work? You combine lean protein, fiber, crunchy vegetables and useful fats. It’s a well-balanced meal that’s good for the body without bloating the calories.
Why these recipes really help
- Anticipating hunger without giving in to sweet or fatty impulses
Foods rich in fiber, protein and good fats calm more than the snacks analyzed. - Support your weakened metabolism
Without nicotine, your body burns less at rest. Replacing eating habits with healthy options helps you maintain balance. - Breaking with emotional bulimia
Each recipe brings a little comfort and pleasure, without exploding the calorie counter. You can manage your appetite and cravings without weighing yourself down.
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In a nutshell
| Time of day | Suggested recipe | Why it’s smart |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast / snack | Avocado and soft-boiled egg bowlcake | Fiber + good fat + protein = lasting satiety |
| Comforting breakfast | Lentil-coral & coconut milk soup | Plant proteins, nourishing vegetables, reassuring velvety texture |
| Quick dinner to go | Turkey hummus & crudités wrap | Lean protein, crunchy vegetables, balanced wholemeal |
These recipes are here to support you in the days after you stop smoking. They nourish your body, soothe cravings and enable you to live this new chapter without guilt.
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