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Food for Health –Rhymes –Musk Melon-89/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readOct 22, 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.

Musk Melon: Musk melon, fragrant and sweet, a summer’s kiss, a tasty feat!

Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

🎵 “Musk Melon, oh so sweet,

Summertime’s favorite treat.

Juicy, ripe, and so refreshing,

Eating you is a blessing!

Cool and sweet, a delight to eat,

Musk Melon, you can’t be beat!

High in Vitamin A, for vision’s delight,

Musk Melon, you’re a healthy sight.

Musk Melon, oh so sweet,

Summertime’s favorite treat.

Rich in fiber, for digestion’s ease,

Musk Melon, you always please.

Slice or cube, in a salad toss,

With Musk Melon, you’re the boss!

Musk Melon, oh so sweet,

Eating you is such a treat!” 🎵

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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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