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Many people welcomed 2020 with a promise to change their unhealthy lifestyle. One of the things people usually want to stop is smoking cigarettes.

Cigarette smoking is known as the leading cause of preventable disease in the U.S. and it contributes to one in five deaths every year. Estimates show more than 16 million people in the country are currently living with a smoking-related disease, such as cancer and heart disease, Medical Daily reported.

Despite its well-known impacts, many people continue using tobacco. In 2018 alone, more than 34 million adults in the country smoked cigarettes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Many people find it difficult to quit smoking. But there are simple changes that can help resist the temptation to light up.

One is avoiding certain foods and drinks. Researchers found that diet plays a role in people’s interest in smoking.

There are drinks that make smoking more satisfying. The study showed that fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee can make cigarettes taste better, the Daily Express reported Wednesday.

“Some people find simply changing their drink (for example, switching from wine to a vodka and tomato juice) affects their need to reach for a cigarette,” according to the NHS. “And think about this: the combination of smoking and drinking raises your risk of mouth cancer by 38 times.”

The agency recommended drinking more water and juice to avoid giving cigarettes a better taste. Researchers also found that there are foods that may help smokers quit faster.

Eating cheese, fruits and vegetables could make cigarettes taste terrible. People should make changes in their diet to add such foods to certain mealtimes, when they commonly think about smoking.

Aside from dietary changes, there are activities that could help people quit smoking faster. Earlier studies showed that simple exercises, like a five-minute walk or stretch, can cut cigarette cravings.

“Getting up and doing the dishes straight away or settling down in a room where you don't smoke may help,” the NHS added. “A craving can last 5 minutes. Before you give up, make a list of 5-minute strategies.”