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Food for Health –Rhymes –Lettuce-49/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readSep 16, 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.

Lettuce: Crunch, in salads or lunch, a leafy green that packs a punch!

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

🎵 **Lettuce**, leafy and crisp,

A salad staple, hard to miss.

Low in calories, high in vitamin K,

Promotes weight loss, bone health, hooray.

🎵 Tossed in dressings, a fresh delight,

Its crunchy texture brings pure delight.

Low in calories, high in hydration,

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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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