Food for Health –Rhymes–Great Millet-110/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readFeb 8, 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.

Great Millet: Great Millet’s robust core, in every meal, health to explore!

Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

🎵 Great Millet, grains so great,

A staple crop, a nutritional mate.

Ground or popped, in dishes it shines,

A grain so versatile, it refines.

🎵 Rich in fiber and antioxidants too,

Great Millet nourishes, it’s true.

From porridge to bread, a versatile feat,

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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/