Melons are a rich source of beta carotene, potassium, and vitamins C and B6. They can help to prevent blood clots from forming and causing heart attacks and strokes. The Bible mentions goat's milk and camel's milk. Both were prized for drinking, as well as for making butter and cheese. Nutritionists say that milk helps fight colon, cervical, lung and stomach cancer.
Skim milk helps to prevent heart disease.
Millet is rich in essential amino acids, as well as vitamins A and C, two of the three antioxidant vitamins. It also contains lecithin. This pungent preparation is a known decongestant and expectorant. It has antibacterial properties, and can fire up the metabolism to consume unneeded calories and to burn off fat. An excellent source of certain antioxidants, some nuts contain ingredients that fight heart disease and cancer.