Food for Health–Rhymes–Pink Beans-147/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readJul 9, 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.

Pink Beans: Soft and sweet, a colorful treat, they make every dish complete!

Tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

🎵Pink Beans, pink and neat,

Full of good, they can’t be beat.

Fiber, protein, strong and true.

Help your body — that’s what they do. 🎵

🎵In salads or cooked, a tasty treat.

Creamy, delicious, can’t be beat.

Vitamins, minerals, all in there.

Pink Beans, a healthy choice, I swear. 🎵

🎵Packed with nutrients, a healthful feat.

For your body, they can’t be beat.

Savor their flavor, oh so right.

Embrace their goodness, day and night. 🎵

🎵A legume is strong — you’ll agree.

Pink Beans, nutritious as can be.

Add to meals, don’t delay!

Better health will come your way. 🎵

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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/