Recipes to Fuel Learning

Based on the knowledge that the food we eat directly affects the performance of our brains and therefore our ability to learn and concentrate, learndirect has worked with celebrity chef Danny Boome and nutritionist Fiona Hunter to devise a range of recipes, hints and tips to fuel learning.

• Hints and Tips for food to fuel learning

learndirect courses

We all lead busy lives, but like cooking, learning doesn’t have to take up all your time. The great thing about learndirect is that we offer a range of courses at every level – including courses in every day English and maths that can help with working out weights and volumes and in understanding recipe instructions.

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Flexible learning

With flexible learning, you can take courses at your local learndirect centre, online at home, or even in the office. And because all our courses are broken down into bite sized chunks, you can learn at your own pace and whenever it suits you.

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Webcasts

Mackerel and chickpea salad Webcast

Steak Pitta with tomato and bean salad Webcast

Breakfast

• Poached eggs with roasted tomatoes on wholemeal toast
• Blueberry smoothie
• Yoghurt granola parfait

Lunch

• Steak pitta with tomato and bean salad
• Mushroom frittata
• Spiced fruit and rocket salad

Evening Meal

• Citrus baked salmon
• Bulgur wheat and roasted vegetables
• Mackerel and chickpea salad

Desserts

• Spiced fruit compote
• Lemon and passion fruit yoghurt

Drinks / Snacks

• Tropical fruit cooler
• Fruit and peanut butter wraps
• Banana and 3 seed energy bars