Food for Health –Rhymes–Foxtail Millet-109/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readFeb 2, 2024

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.

Foxtail Millet: Foxtail Millet’s golden grain, in every serving, wellness to gain!

Tune: “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

🎵 Foxtail Millet, grains so sleek,

A gluten-free option, mild and meek.

Cooked or steamed, it takes the lead,

Texture and flavor, a culinary feed.

🎵 Packed with nutrients, a grain so grand,

Foxtail Millet keeps you in good stand.

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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/