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Food for Health –Rhymes–Finger Millet-108/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readFeb 1, 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.

Finger Millet: Finger Millet’s earthy hue, in every bite, nutrition’s true!

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

🎵 Finger Millet, grains so small,

A powerhouse of nutrients, loved by all.

Cooked or ground, it stands tall,

With calcium and iron, it’s a nutritional hall.

🎵 Rich in fiber and essential amino acids too,

Finger Millet nourishes, it’s true.

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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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