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Food for Health –Rhymes–Wood Apple-102/365

Srinivasa K. Rao, Ph.D.
2 min readJan 27, 2024

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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.

Watermelon: Wood Apple’s earthy charm, in every scoop, a rustic farm!

Tune: “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”

🎵Wood Apple, oh so rare,

Your unique taste we share.

Tangy, sweet, and oh so neat,

Wood Apple, you’re a treat!

🎵In a juice, or in a jam,

Wood Apple, you’re no scam.

Tasty, unique, a tropical delight,

Wood Apple, you’re out of sight!

🎵Good for digestion, and heart’s beat,

Wood Apple, you’re hard to beat.

Boosts energy, and appetite,

Wood Apple, you’re just right!

🎵In a dessert, or in a shake,

Wood Apple, you’re no fake.

Sweet and healthy, a perfect bite,

Wood Apple, you’re pure delight!” 🎵

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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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