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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 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.

Chayote: Crisp and mild, a veggie so versatile, perfect in every culinary style!

Tune: “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

🎵 Chayote, green and mild and sweet,

A veggie fun to eat;

With vitamins like C and B,

It makes my meal complete. 🎵

🎵 It’s full of fiber, good for me,

To keep my tummy right;

And every time I eat it up,

I feel so strong and light. 🎵

🎵 It helps my heart, it helps me grow,

And keeps me feeling well;

In soups or stews or on my plate,

It has a mild, fresh smell.🎵

🎵 So try some chayote today,

A veggie good and true;

For health and taste in every bite,

It’s good for me and you! 🎵