Food for Health — Rhymes — Beet Root!

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readJul 23, 2023

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

Beet Root — Bountiful beats of vibrant vitality!

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.

Beet Root — Bountiful beats of vibrant vitality!

Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

🎵 **Beetroot**, deep and red,
Packed with fiber, like nature’s thread.
High in folate, for cells to grow,
It adds a vibrant touch, a healthy glow.

🎵 Packed with antioxidants, so it’s said,
**Beetroot** brings health, it’s widely spread.
A versatile veggie, both nutritious and sweet,
Enjoy its flavors, a…

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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/