Food for Health–Rhymes–Couscous-217/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
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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 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.

Couscous: Couscous light, fluffy and bright, a tasty dish in every bite!

Tune: “London Bridge Is Falling Down”

🎵 Couscous, couscous, tiny grain,

Helps my body, helps my brain.

Full of fiber, good for me,

Makes me happy as can be. 🎵

🎵 Protein helps my muscles grow,

Gives me strength and makes me go.

Iron helps me stay so strong,

Keeps me healthy all day long.🎵

🎵 B vitamins are in each bite,

Helping me feel just right.

Fluffy, tasty, light and sweet,

Couscous is my favorite treat! 🎵

🎵 In my lunch or on my plate,

It’s a food that’s always great.

Healthy, yummy, keeps me bright,

Couscous makes me feel just right! 🎵

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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/