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Food for Health –Rhymes –Apricot-68/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readOct 5, 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.

Apricot: Apricot, Apricot, orange and sweet, a summer treat that can’t be beat!

Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

🎵 “Apricot, oh so sweet,

Eating you is such a treat.

Rich in fiber, vitamins A and C,

Good for eyes, skin, and immunity.

In a salad, in a tart,

Apricot, you’ve stolen our heart!

Golden, juicy, sweet and bright,

Apricot, you’re health’s delight!

Apricot, in the summer sun,

Eating you is so much fun.

With antioxidants, you fight disease,

Apricot, you always please.

Dried or fresh, you’re always yummy,

Apricot, you’re good for our tummy.

With antioxidants, you’re a star,

Apricot, we love you as you are!” 🎵

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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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