There are many over-the-counter remedies to help you quit smoking, including a wide array of expensive gum, patches, and even fake cigarettes, but now it appears there's a simple and natural remedy to help you kick the habit, eating more fruits and vegetables.

According to a new study, smokers who had fruits and vegetables four or more times per day were three times more likely to be free of tobacco after 14 months when compared to those who only ate fruits and vegetables twice per day on average.

The study involved 1,000 smokers all aged 25 and up. The participants filled out surveys about their tobacco usage and the amount of fruits and vegetables they consumed. Even when factors such as age, household income, ethnicity and sex were included, the results were consistent.

One reason for the success when more fruits and vegetables are consumed is that certain beverages and foods may make cigarettes taste worse. Some of those items include milk, dairy products, vegetables and fruits. On the flip side, products including red meat, alcohol, and coffee make cigarette flavor more appealing.

You really can’t go wrong with adding more whole fruits and vegetables into your diet. Not only can it help you quit smoking, but eating more colorful, whole foods has been linked to cutting cancer risk, aiding in weight loss, and lowering the risk of weight related diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.

This smoking study supports one more reason to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Even if you aren’t a smoker, making these changes serves only to benefit your health.