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Food for Health –Rhymes –Cherry-75/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readOct 13, 2023

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Harmonizing health & biodiversity, our melodic food for health rhymes initiative can ignite kids’ 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.

Cherry: Cherry, Cherry, red and sweet, a tiny fruit that’s hard to beat!

Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”

🎵 “If you love a fruit that’s sweet,

Grab a cherry, it’s a treat!

Red and juicy, oh so fine,

Cherries are a pure delight!

Packed with antioxidants, they’re good for you,

Cherries, you make us feel brand new.

With vitamins and minerals, a healthful blend,

Eating cherries, we’re on the mend.

In pies, tarts, or eaten fresh,

Cherries, you bring us happiness.

A burst of flavor in every bite,

Cherries, you’re a fruity delight!

So let’s enjoy your vibrant hue,

Cherries, we’re thankful for you.

To our health, you’ve come so far,

Cherries, you’re our shining star!” 🎵

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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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