Fruits, foods and drinks that revitalize and restore body, mind, and spirit

(NaturalNews) For centuries, ancient peoples have turned to certain foods and drinks for restoring body and mind back to balance. Mother nature truly does provide real miracle gifts for us to use to revitalize our spirit during or following challenging days. Here are some miracles from nature (and one from the hand of man) that will make you feel brand new.

1. Lemons
Lemon truly is a gift from nature to humankind. Its clean fragrance alone has the power to alleviate anxiety and restore state of mind. When squeezed into water hot or cold, lemon has the power to revitalize and restore the spirit in one of the most simplistic yet refreshing drinks in existence. Lemons are packed with vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and bioflavonoids (vitamin P). They contain antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Lemons are great for restoring pH balance in the body and cleansing the liver and kidneys as well.

2. Watermelon
Watermelon is a health all-star. It is a wonderful choice for rehydration, which can play a role in stress. Watermelons are full of water but also phytonutrients, vitamins A and tons of C, some B vitamins, antioxidants, beta carotene for the eyes and amino acid citrulline. Watermelons are a good source of potassium, which is a natural stress buster that works to lower blood pressure. Potassium is also important for nerve and muscle support, and controls the excitation of our nerves. This makes watermelon wonderful for getting a refreshing, re-hydrating "whoosh" and bringing your body, mind and spirit back into balance.

3. Coconut water
Young coconuts and coconut water truly are almost miracle health twins packed with restorative power for body, mind and soul. Coconut water, like watermelon, is a super re-hydrating elixir loaded with electrolytes, potassium and B vitamins. Potassium is well known to help lower blood pressure (hypertension) while the B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and B-6 create the effect of "coating" the nervous system protectively, providing relief from anxiety, depression and stress. And the electrolytes found in coco water will help re-hydrate and restore the body, which in turn revitalizes your mood and mind state to balance.

4. Kombucha
Kombucha tea is a fermented drink packed with amazing revitalizing properties. It has been consumed by civilizations worldwide for centuries and is made by fermenting in a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. Kombucha is lightly fermented, and does give a real "whoosh" when consumed. It is loaded with probiotics which yield improved digestion and gut health overall. It contains the B vitamins which are excellent for curbing depression and anxiety, and being loaded with anti-oxidants is highly beneficial for your immune system and energy levels.

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About the author:
Zach C. Miller was raised from an early age to believe in the power and value of healthy-conscious living. He later found in himself a talent for writing, and it only made sense to put two & two together! He has written and published articles about health & wellness and other topics on ehow.com and here on NaturalNews. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science.