Ed Said uses his rapping and rhyming skills to incorporate fruit and vegetable facts into songs that children can enjoy.

Ed Said Theme Song

Ed goes to school just like you
Where he has to learn and study too
There’s reading, science, math and history
But he really loves learning how to be healthy
He’s learning all about the best foods for his plate
And he’s learning that exercise helps him feel great
This healthy informationWith physical education
Where he gets his inspirationAnd his motivation
We find him in conversation with his friend’s participation
In learning situations, yeah
And his name is Ed
And this is what he said
He’s-Ed Said
(Come on and be his friend)
Ed Said
(His rhymes I recommend)
It’s what’s in his head in form of a rhyme
That you can learn and sing all the time
Because it’s not hocus pocus
Being healthy keeps you focused
We’re in this together
So we can all feel better
So you’d better be ready
And his name is not Eddie
He’s-Ed Said
(Put it to use)
Ed Said
(You’ve got no excuse)

Season 1

Appealing Banana
Bananas
Take them with you, it’s ideal
They’re in a natural wrapper called a peel
Bananas are a fruit you don’t have to wash
Be sure to protect them so they don’t get squashed
A banana’s cousin is the plantain
Have a banana. There’s so much to gain
I like banana pudding and banana chips
And a banana smoothie is fun to sip
I like bananas with peanut butter on bread
And don’t forget what Ms. Strickland said:

‘They have potassium, fiber, and carbohydrates’
Banana bread is something mom likes to bake
I eat my cereal with one of these
And for a cool snack, you can freeze ‘em
Bananas grow on trees up to 20 ft high
They’re an amazing fruit and this is why
They’re a good source of vitamin B & C
Look up there - what do you see?
Me with a banana in a tree
Now join this song and sing with me…
Bananas are so appealing
And give you a healthy feeling
Ba ba ba ba ba ba bananas
Ba ba ba ba ba ba bananas
I write rhymes and I like to be funky
And I just might be a banana junkie
‘Cause I like bananas and I like to climb trees
But that doesn’t make me a monkey
Ba ba ba ba ba ba bananas
Ba ba ba ba ba ba bananas

Apples, Have a Slice
Orchards are where the apples grow
On the branches of trees, or did you know
But were you aware
They’re twenty-five percent air?
That’s why they float
On water like a boat
Now pay attention ’cause I’m gonna
Say that apple in Spanish is la manzana
I like to have my apples with cheese
And when you give an apple a squeeze
You’ll get apple juice from this tasty produce
I’m about to cut loose so let me introduce
The many examples
Of the different kinds of apples
Apples have a slice
There’s red ones like the Red Delicious
Or yellow like Ginger Gold, they’re so nutritious
And have you heard? It’s not a myth
There’s even green ones called Granny Smith
There’s Gala, and Rome and McIntosh
And before you eat them, don’t forget to wash-
The skin because it has the fiber
Apples are what also gives us cider
There’s more to learn
Applehead, your turn!
I’m an A-P-P-L-E
And you’ve got to admit I’m pretty funky
My rhymes you can’t ignore
I’m good for you down to my core
Give an apple to your teacher or your tutor
I’m the type of apple that’s not a computer
Here’s some advice, don’t make me tell you twice
Get an apple, have a slice
So the doctor may say what keeps him away
Is to have an apple a day…so I say
Hey! That’s good advice. So get yourself an apple and have a slice

Vision’s so Bright with Carrots
Carrots are a root that grows in the ground
And when you chew them, they make a crunchy sound
And carrots are also world renowned
For doing something that is so profound
Did you know…
Carrots help your eyesight?
These root veggies help you see at night
We know…
Carrots are orange and that’s alright
But they’re also yellow, purple, red, and white
Carrots aren’t just for rabbits
So put them in your healthy habit
Have this veggie with crunch
Next time you have lunch
Because your vision’s so bright with carrots
Carrots have Beta Car-o-tene
And this is the stuff that helps you see
Carrots have Vitamins A, K, and C
And sometimes served with their friend peas
Shredded or baked
Or in their raw state
On your snack decision
Think carrots help your vision
Because your vision is so bright with carrots

Be “Amaized” with Corn
Can I get a C-O-R-N
This song’s about corn so let’s begin…
Corn are kernels that grow in ears, - WHAT?
But these are the kind of ears that cannot hear. - OH
With at least 800 kernels an ear
Corn is the vegetable with quite the career
With colors like yellow, white, blue, and red
Corns many uses have you scratching your head
Like Fuel for your car so you can go far
When it comes to vegetables corn’s a star
With thiamin and vitamins C and B
Name some of your favorite corn treats with me
Cornbread
Tortillas
Grits
Corn on the cob
Popcorn
Cereal
Can I get a M-A- I- Z- E
Corn is also called maize you see?
But its not AMAZE like to astound
Do you know how high corn grows off the ground?
They grow 5, 10, 12 ft tall
And guess what homie, that‘s not all…
It has so many uses
It’s in your fruit juices!
And for goodness sakes
It’s in your Corn Flakes
C-O-R- N and a M-A- I- Z- E
Canned or frozen
Or whatever you’ve chosen
So come on be amazed with corn
So come on be amazed with corn

Grapes are Great
I took the time to write this rhyme
For this fruit that grows on a vine
It grows in bunches and its round in shape
This little fruit is called a grape
Some don’t have seeds and some do
Here are some facts I bet you never knew
They are mostly water – about 80 percent
And stomping grapes is how we invent-
Grape juice that’s the stuff that I adore
And when I’m thirsty I always want more
And when grapes are dried we get a raisin
Did you know this? It’s so amazin’
These dried grapes
Go in my corn flakes
Or in a cookie with oatmeal
These tiny fruits you don’t have to peel
Wash their skins before you eat
This delicious portable round treat
Grapes are purple, white and red
Grapes give us the jelly I put on my bread
With peanut butter or how bout toast?
But grape juice is what I like most
They’re low calorie
With vitamins C and B
Next time you get a cravin’
Get a grape or a raisin
So celebrate
Grapes are great
So celebrate
Grapes are great

Green Beans In Your Cuisine
Green Beans keep you lean
And have you feelin like a king or queen
There’s string and snap
Cmon and clap
And Sing-a-long to this… green bean rap
Even though you are a human being
Your body is like a machine
Add green beans to your cuisine
And be a part of the healthy food scene
And yes it’s true,
The bean and pod you can chew
With Iron and Vitamins A and K
Cooked or steamed or in a sauté
Add them to your tray at your next buffet
These beans are good every day
You are deserving
One cup is one serving
So you can fill your bowl
With these beans that are green like the grass you mow
Even though you are a human being
Your body is like a machine
Add green beans to your cuisine
And be a part of the healthy food scene
These beans are healthy and now you know
And don’t forget them in a casserole
Potassium, fiber and calcium
These beans are delicious and you’ll say yum
They build strong bones
So go and get on the phone
And tell all your friends
These beans you recommend

Orange is not Just a Color
Orange is a color between yellow and red
It’s my favorite color, with that said
Orange is a fruit and not just a color
it’s a citrus fruit just like all the others
like lemons, limes, grapefruits and tangerines
they taste great and have vitamin c
An orange’s skin is called a peel or a rind
You take this off and you’ll find
Orange slices already provided
Because oranges come naturally divided
There’s many types to choose from so you decide
There’s even a Blood Orange that is red inside
A Valencia Orange is really sweet
Why not have one as a snack or a treat?
There’s a seedless orange that’s called a Navel
And it goes great on your breakfast table
Have you wondered where they come from?
They like warm places where there’s lots of sun
California and Florida give us the most
I have orange juice with my toast
Mom says orange juice helps to keep me well
They grow on trees and have a wonderful smell
With potassium, calcium, and lots of fiber
Now you know about oranges, don’t you feel wiser?
Orange is a fruit and not just a color
It’s a citrus fruit just like all the others
like lemons, limes, grapefruits and tangerines
They taste great and have Vitamin C

Potatoes, From the Underground
Potatoes can be found underground
Potatoes are the best veggie around
Potatoes are good when they’re mashed or baked
And that’s what I want when I’m having a steak
Mashed are great cause they’re easy to eat
But they‘re better when they’re baked cause the skin’s the treat
It has the most nutrients for you and me
They’re fat free and have vitamin C
Potatoes have eyes but they can’t see
Potatoes, they don’t grow on trees
From potatoes we get French fries,
I like them when I get them in the drive thru window
I only have them sometimes
‘Cause they’re not as healthy, because they’re fried
Fried is when food is cooked in oil or fat
And steamed or baked is better than that
Potatoes can be in the form of chips
But only baked ones gets across these lips
Potatoes on my dinner plate
Potatoes keep me feeling great
Potatoes there’s so many types
Potatoes join in the potato hype
Potatoes, potatoes are low calorie
Potatoes, potatoes keep me healthy
I dig potatoes!

Strawberry Jam
Hey guess what I’ve found
It grows on top of the ground
They taste great
And come in a heart shape
They are a good source of potassium
And they’re green before they become
Red when they’re ripe
So believe the hype
They’re a kind of berry
And it’s not a cherry
It’s a Strawberry berry berry berry berry berry
Hang with me because I know you can
Be a part of my strawberry jam
Strawberry berry berry berry berry berry
They have vitamins B, C, and K
You can have strawberries lots of ways
Have them in a parfait
By layering them this way
With blueberries and yogurt
For a snack or a dessert
Covered in 200 tiny seeds
This super fruit is what your body needs
Strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie
Are not as healthy have them only sometimes
They’re low in fat
And I can get with that
They’re low calorie
So sing along with me
Your friend Ed Said your favorite emcee
Strawberry berry berry berry berry berry
Strawberry berry berry berry berry berry

SEASON 2

Whole Grains are the Way to Go
One of the first things
When I start my day
It's whole wheat toast
On my breakfast plate
Or maybe grits
That are made from corn
Or a bowl of oatmeal
Which is nice and warm
All of these foods
Start out whole grains
But all whole grains
Are not the same
There’s rice, and oats
There's bran and wheat
Plus maize, and quinoa
Which are also neat
I love the whole grain
Yes the whole grain
Find it in my whole wheat toast
It's so high in fiber
But the fat is low
That’s why whole grains
Are the way to go
They're planted in rows
In the farmers’ fields
Then harvested
And ground in mills
They become ingredients
In the foods we know
And there are more nutrients
When the grain is kept whole
Like good carbohydrates
That are pretty complex
That keep your legs running
And your muscles flexed
With a boost of fiber
And B vitamins
Whole grains are amazing
I’ll say it again
I love the whole grain
Yes the whole grain
Find them in my whole wheat toast
It's amazing in corn
In my brown rice
In my bran and in my oats
Yes, it's the whole grain
No it's not plain
It’s my breakfast choice
To keep my head in the game
It's so high in fiber
But the fat is low
That’s why whole grains
Are the way to go
I love ‘em!

Season 2

Outta This World Avocado
It's A to the V – O
C - A to the D – O
Avocado
It's so good
It makes me want
To tell the people
It’s A to the V - O
C - A to the D - O
It's delicious and nutritious
For you and me
Green like leaves
It's so green everywhere
Avocado also known as
Alligator Pear
Grown up in a tree
Inside is a big seed
That makes it a fruit
A fruit delicious indeed
The skin is so hard
It needs to be cut open
But don't eat the seed
Just remove it carefully
It’s like the skin becomes a bowl
All I need is a spoon
So no need to heat it up
It’s better when it's cool
Put it in a salad or a sandwich
Have it your way
Smash it up with lime juice
And make guacamole
It has potassium
Plus Vitamin K and Vitamin B
But don't forget
Vitamins C and Vitamin E
My mom puts avocado
Inside my tacos
On my tomato sandwich
Or with my gazpacho
You can tell when it's ripe
It’s not hard, not soft
It’s OUTTA this world
But you can get it at the grocery store
It's A to the V - O
C - A to the D – O
Avocado
It's so good
It makes me want
To tell the people
A to the V - O
C - A to the D – O
Avocado
It's delicious and nutritious
For you and me
AVOCADOOOO

Citrus Shake
Let me spark your interest
And tell you what’s the business
Everyone should know what this is
It’s a song about CITRUS
Different kinds of fruit
And all of them delicious
And here are just a few
That are all considered citric
Everyone should know orange is
Lemons and limes, tangerines
Grapefruit, clementine
Is one I've never seen
It's all CITRUS
You know it's so nutritious
It'll boost your immune system
Plus it's so delicious
That's right it's all citrus
That's oh so delicious
Fiber and Vitamin C
Say it with me now CITRUS!!!!
Lemon and lime
They are yellow and green
They are known for being sour
But they taste great to me
Add yourself some zest
To your favorite cup of tea
It's an excellent source of vitamin C
So just give them a squeeze
You can put it on your chicken
Some citrus mist for your fish
Is what your dish is missing
Give your drink a tangy twist
Make some citrus-ade
Gather up all of your friends
Have a citrus fruit parade
CITRUS, CITRUS
You know it's so nutritious
It'll boost your immune system
Plus it's so delicious
Yeah it's citrus
That's oh so delicious
Fiber and Vitamin C
Say it with me now CITRUS!!!!

Melons are Mmm Mmm Good to Me
Gather all around
To hear this story I’m telling
About this family of fruit
We call Melon
They grow on vines
But they’re not a grape
They’re sweet to the taste
With a similar shape
Cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew
These are the best known
Just to name a few
Plus love to grow
Where the weather is hot
In summer time
Melons really hit the spot
They’re melons
Fat and cholesterol free
But filled with goodness, and Vitamin C
Fiber, potassium and low calories
Makes this Mmm Mmm Mmm good to me
Like watermelon
With green stripes on its rind
When mom gives me a slice
It’s red inside
Most have black seeds
That you shouldn’t eat
And some have no seeds
Which is pretty neat
Cantaloupe is orange
And honeydew is green
And together they make
A great breakfast team
Super healthy fruit
That will keep you quenched
They’re mostly water
About ninety percent
They’re melons
Fat and cholesterol free
But filled with goodness, and Vitamin C
Fiber, potassium and low calories
Makes this Mmm Mmm Mmm good to me
They’re melons
With antioxidants and Lutein
Plus Vitamins B6 and lycopene
Put them in a fruit salad, and you will see
Why melons are Mmm Mmm good to me

Superfruit to Save the Day
Wanna be strong in every way
Its Superfruit to save the day
With super power for a super me
Superfruit, is super healthy
Full of antioxidants
To fight the bad cells
This super boost
Helps keep you well
I’m Captain Cranberry
Kinda sweet, kinda tart
The little fruit
That's good for your heart
Raspberry Ranger
That's my name
Keep you healthy and strong, ha,
That’s my game
To help your memory,
I’m Brave Blueberry
Improving brain function
Makes me super necessary
Wanna be strong in every way
Its Superfruit to save the day
With super power for a super me
Superfruit, is super healthy
I'm Power Pomegranate
And I'm a shield
To block disease and toxins
Like a force field
And last but not least
On the Superfruit Crew
I’m Boom Boom Blackberry
Coming through (Hey)
So what do you do?
All of those things we listed for you
Like help your brain and helps your heart,
To keep you super healthy and super smart
Wanna be strong in every way
Its Superfruit to save the day
With super power for a super me
Superfruit is super healthy
It’s Supaaaahhhhh Fruit

Gotta Love Those Leafy Greens
Hey y’all! What’s up?
Let’s get ready to turnip
With the leafy greens
They’re the winning team
To keep your body strong
And keep your body lean
With zero fat plus vitamin packed
These mean greens are where it’s at
You can find them in salads,
You can find them in wraps
Like this one right here!
Whatcha think about that?
I love them
Those leafy greens
I gotta have them
Those leafy greens
I need them
Those leafy greens
They make me wanna dance
Those leafy
Greens on the scene
Getting extra clean
Funky on the mic
Like some collard greens
They grow in rows straight out of the ground
In gardens and fields all year around
P-P-Packed with vitamins A, B, and C
And also vitamins K and E
Plus Calcium and filled with fiber
Leafy greens are incredible, just ask the choir!
I love them
Those leafy greens
I gotta have them
Those leafy greens
I need them
Those leafy greens
They make me wanna dance
Those leafy
Greens in my pot
Steaming till they’re ready
Greens everywhere
Even find them in spaghetti
Thanksgiving dinner, right next to the yams
A big bowl of greens,
Break into a happy dance
There’s collard, there’s turnip, there’s mustard greens
Plus spinach and kale and arugula
Romaine, leafy green, butter head, iceberg
All of these leafy greens
Only thing left to say is
I love them
Those leafy greens
I gotta have them
Those leafy greens
I need them
Those leafy greens
They make me wanna dance
Those leafy
GREENS!!

Tomato. My New Favorite Fruit
Don't need no mayo on my tomato
I just bite in like a peach
So fresh
Every fruit doesn't have to be sweet
That's right I said fruit
Because it's not a vegetable
I love them so much
We should have a festival
You can slice it up
Real nice and easy
Throw it in an ensalada
Or make a caprese
Use it for marinara
Or tomato soup
Cool it down to make gazpacho
Or tomato juice
So many colors red, yellow
White, green and black
And every one of them is tasty
Yes that's a fact
My mom keeps them packed
In my afternoon snacks
They come from little tiny cherries
All the way to big boys
So many choices
Just pick your size
For that juicy boost
To get you maximized
In this tiny prize
To make you energized
It packs a healthy punch
So have it with your lunch
With...Vitamin C and Vitamin K
It’ll keep you
Focused and strong all through the day
So next time I'm at store
With mom or dad
I ask them please put tomatoes
In our grocery bag
That's my new favorite fruit
My new favorite fruit
For a healthy me
And a healthy you
It's my new favorite fruit
My new favorite fruit
For a healthy me
And a healthy you!

Dairy Keeps You Moooo-ving
Dairy products
There are so many to choose
And they’re all so good
There's no way to lose
Like tasty yogurt
It’s good for your heart
Making cheese
Is like an art
Ice cream even plays its part
And milk is where they get their start
Include some dairy
With a meal each day
It's good for you
In so many ways
When you have milk, yogurt
Or your favorite cheese
It's full of calcium, protein
And Vitamin D
It helps to make your bones so strong
So you can run and play all day long
Breakfast time
I get my spoon and bowl
And pour milk on top
Of my cereal
Slices of cheese
On my sandwich for lunch
Or granola in my yogurt
For a creamy crunch
Packed with protein and calcium
Plus Vitamin D and magnesium
It gives you strong bones
So you can run for miles
And healthy teeth
For a beautiful smile
When you have milk, yogurt
Or your favorite cheese
It's full of calcium, protein
And vitamin D
It helps to make your bones so strong
So you can run and play all day long.

Golden Kisses of Honey
When the spring time comes
You hear the bees buzz
From flower to flower
And that’s because
HONEY
Sweeter, than your favorite fruit
And it makes a really great sugar substitute
You can put it in your tea
You can put in on your toast
Or straight from the jar
Is what I love the most
And the honeybees
Like you and me
Have many cousins
In their family
They make all that honey
For us to eat
In a big ol’ hive
Way up in the trees
Or at the bee yard
Known as an apiary
Where they carry over
All that nectar in a hurry
Now give me that honey (honey)
It's good for me (Oh yeah)
I'm gonna shake my body
And move my feet
(Now gimme that honey)
To the honeycomb
That’s the bees’ home
It’s the bees’ knees
Queen bee on her throne
With those golden kisses
That taste so delicious
Pour it on your oatmeal
Corn muffins or biscuits
When pollen blooms
And the weather gets warmer
Get a jar of local honey
From your area farmer
When you need a healthy choice
For something sweet
Take it from me
You can never go wrong with
HONEY!
Now give me that honey
It's good for me
I'm gonna shake my body
And move my feet
It's the honey dance
Just follow me
If you love some honey
Just thank the bees
It's HONEYYYY!!

EGGcellent Eggs
It’s early morning
On the chicken farm
The rooster crows to sound the alarm
The eggs are ready
So come and get’em
You get one a day every time they lay
There are different hues, but only a few
Like pink, brown, green, I've even seen blue
But don't judge an egg...by its cover
Just...crack it open and you will discover
EGGS
That's what's for breakfast folks
Flip them over, but don't break the yolk
You can get them scrambled or even fried
Or make an omelet with stuff inside
EGGS
They’re a great source of protein
And Vitamin D, do you know what I mean
Try hardboiled for lunch, you can have a Few they’re EGGcelent for dinner too.
Do you know that they are even in cakes,
Ice cream, macaroni and cheese you bake
But they're not just there...for the tasting
They bind ingredients by coagulating
I use eggs to make French toast
Eggs benedict, quiche and even meatloaf
In batter for country fried steak and fish
And especially chicken, that's my favorite dish
It's in hollandaise, and mayonnaise
Inside my waffles and my pancakes
They’re in my crepes and my soufflés
They’re so many ways that we enjoy
EGGS
That's what's for breakfast folks
Flip them over, but don't break the yolk
You can get them scrambled or even fried
Or make an omelet with stuff inside
EGGS
They’re a great source of protein
And Vitamin D, do you know what I mean
Try hardboiled for lunch, you can have a few they’re EGGcelent for dinner too.
They’re EGGS