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Food for Health –Rhymes –Ivy Gourd-45/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readSep 10, 2023

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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.

Ivy Gourd: The vine’s reward, a healthy choice you can’t ignore

Tune: “London Bridge Is Falling Down”

🎵 **Ivy Gourd**, slender and green,

A vegetable that’s often unseen.

High in fiber, vitamin A, and C,

Aids digestion, vision, immunity.

🎵 Stir-fried or cooked in a curry pot,

Its unique flavor hits the spot.

Packed with nutrients, a healthy boon,

**Ivy Gourd** helps you stay in tune.

🎵 Embrace its versatility and taste,

A veggie worth the culinary chase.

With **Ivy Gourd**, you’ll surely see,

A boost of health, for you and me.

🎵 So savor it, in curry or stir-fry,

**Ivy Gourd**, it’s worth a try!

For health and taste, it’s ranked high,

**Ivy Gourd**, it’s a healthful ally! 🎵

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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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