Regular smokers who try to kick the habit are prone to comfort eating and weight gain, yet another study has suggested. Scientists found people who had withdrawn from smoking were most likely to reach for snacks high in salt and fat, such as Oreo cakesters and Rice Krispie treats. They were as likely to reach for low-fat salty foods as people who did not smoke and those who continued smoking during the study. Figures showed smokers asked to refrain from cigarettes for a day consumed the most calories on average (457.6 calories eaten in lab sessions). 'The fear of weight gain is a major concern among smokers who think about quitting.

Source: The Nation September 27, 2021 18:00 UTC