Food for Health–Rhymes–Mung Bean-146/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readJul 8, 2024

Harmonizing health & biodiversity, our melodic food for health rhymes initiative can ignite kids’ 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.

Mung Beans: Small and green, a protein machine, they keep your meals lean and keen!

Tune: “London Bridge Is Falling Down”

🎵Mung Bean, green delight,

Packed with health — out of sight.

Protein and fiber, they supply.

Helps you grow to reach the sky! 🎵

🎵In curries or sprouted, they’re swell.

Tasty flavor — you can tell.

Vitamins and minerals they share.

Mung Beans, a nutrition millionaire! 🎵

🎵Full of nutrients, a real treasure. 🎵

Benefits beyond all measure.

Taste the goodness — a sensation.

Mung Beans, a healthy celebration! 🎵

🎵Legumes, small but filled with might. 🎵

Mung Beans, a nutritious light.

Include them in your daily feast,

And your health will be increased! 🎵

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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/