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Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readMar 24, 2024

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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.

Coconut: Tropical swirl, crunchy pearl, a beachy snack that makes you twirl!

Tune: “London Bridge Is Falling Down”

🎵 Coconut, a nut so versatile.

A tropical delight — flavors compile.

Fresh or dried — a tasty cheer.

Oil and milk in cuisine appear.

🎵 Healthy fats, a nutrition claim.

Coconut benefits deserve their fame.

Boosts immunity, infection’s bane,

Aids digestion, a graceful chain.

🎵 Electrolytes, hydration’s friend.

Strong heart health, it does defend.

Nourishes skin, and hair so bright,

Supports weight loss, a light delight.

🎵 Antioxidants — stress it fights,

To energize and lift your sights.

Fiber for digestion, a happy tummy.

Taste and health in harmony. Yummy! 🎵

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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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