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Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readSep 17, 2024

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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.

Coriander: Fresh and green, a zesty sheen, it lifts every dish to pristine!

Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

🎵Coriander, green and bright,

Fresh and full of might,

In soups and on your yummy food,

It makes each bite just right.🎵

🎵Vitamins A and C,

And iron helps you see,

It makes you strong and healthy too,

As good as good can be!🎵

🎵Sprinkle it here and there,

It adds a little flair,

Coriander helps your body grow,

And shows it really cares🎵.

🎵Add it to your plate,

It’s such a tasty treat,

Coriander makes your tummy glad,

And makes each meal complete!🎵

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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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