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Food for Health –Rhymes –Apple-67/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readOct 4, 2023

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Harmonizing health & biodiversity, our melodic food for health rhymes initiative can ignite kid’s love for diverse foods in a fun and engaging way.

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.

Recognizing that children’s limited diet impacts both their health and the planet’s biodiversity, we propose to foster a love for diverse foods through the universal language of music. We created nursery rhymes each featuring a different food item, set to familiar tunes. We hope these rhymes will not only educate children about the nutritional benefits of various foods but also stimulate demand for diverse crops, ultimately contributing to biodiversity.

This initiative promises a fun, engaging way to cultivate healthier habits in children while safeguarding our planet.

Apple: Apple, Apple, red or green, a fruity bite that keeps you lean!

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

🎵 “Apple, apple, oh so round,

In our lunchboxes you’re found.

Rich in fiber, vitamins A and C,

Good for heart and immunity.

Apple, apple, in my hand,

You’re the best in all the land!

Helps in digestion, keeps skin bright,

Apple, apple, you’re health’s delight!

Eaten raw or in a pie,

Apple, you’re the apple of our eye.

With antioxidants, you fight disease,

Apple, apple, you always please!

From orchards to our kitchen table,

Your health benefits are no fable.

Apple, apple, you’re our star,

Healthiest of all, by far!” 🎵

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Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.

Written by Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.

Biomedical Scientist in New York is interested in Nutrition, Metabolomics, Food as Medicine, STEM and AI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sraonewyrok/

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