Food for Health – Rhymes – Artichoke

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.

Artichoke: A Garden Gem, Nutrient-Packed, a Culinary Stem!

Tune: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"

🎵 **Arrow Root**, so smooth and light,

   Makes our tummy feel just right.

   Full of B vitamins, it's a treat,

   **Arrow Root**, you're so neat.

   🎵 In our soups, it's a star,

   **Arrow Root**, you go far.

   Gluten-free, easy to digest,

   **Arrow Root**, you're the best.

   🎵 **Arrow Root**, in our meals you blend,

   A source of fiber, a digestive friend.

   A natural thickener, smooth and grand,

   Enhancing dishes with a delicate hand.

   🎵 So here's to **Arrow Root**, a culinary star,

   In our kitchens, may you never be far.

   A unique ingredient, with benefits vast,

   **Arrow Root**, you're unsurpassed. 🎵