Secondary School Education

BRAIN FOOD: FUELLING YOUNG MINDS

At Creed Foodservice, we pride ourselves on being much more than just a foodservice provider.

As an independent, family owned food wholesaler, we aim to partner with our customers, to understand their challenges and deliver a solutions based approach.

Brain Food Menu & Recipe Solutions

BOTH DELICIOUS & NUTRITIOUS

We know that students who eat well, learn better. Our Development Chefs have worked alongside a renowned dietitian, to develop a school menu packed with brain friendly nutrients.

These dishes incorporate flavours which are popular amongst students as well as being simple for catering teams to deliver.

The menu is all HFSS compliant and the food dishes have green and amber nutritional traffic lights, meaning they aren’t classified as ‘high’ in fat, saturates, sugars or salt.

Take inspiration from our Brain Food Menu and click on each dish for the full recipe.

Brain Food Breakdown

THE DETAILS

This table highlights important nutrients for the brain and which foods to find them in.

Our brain food menu is made up of meals, snacks and drinks that supply these vital nutrients, meaning students are ready to learn and engage in lessons!

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WORKING WITH EXPERTS

Our development chefs have worked closely with Juliette Kellow, a renowed registered dietitian with a passion for nutrition for young people, to develop a practical menu solution that puts brain health first.

We've designed a menu and recipes that not only adhere to budgets and skill sets in school environments, but also contain sufficient amounts of important micro and macronutrients that support brain and cognitive function, helping to improve concentration and learning.

Juliette Kellow, Registered Dietitian

Juliette's Brain Friendly Top Tips

1. Encourage Regular Meals

Skipping meals can lead to hunger, irritability, tiredness, and poor concentration, affecting students' behaviour and performance. Offer and promote nutritious breakfasts and snacks to keep them energised.

2. Include Fibre-Rich Starches

Foods like wholemeal bread, oats, and brown rice provide a steady release of energy, B vitamins that support psychological function, and help students feel fuller longer.

3. Combine Iron with Vitamin C

Iron supports cognitive function but plant sources are better absorbed when paired with vitamin C. Include sources like, beans and lentils with peppers or citrus fruits.

4. Prioritise Fish

Fish offers nutrients crucial for brain health, such as iodine and omega-3 fats. Regularly serve a variety of fish dishes.

5. Stay Hydrated

Dehydration can impair focus and mood. Milk is an excellent drink option, providing calcium for nerve function, iodine for cognition, and B vitamins for the nervous system.

Experience In House

MEET OUR CHEFS

At Creed Foodservice, our chef team are one of our stongest assets. With over 35 years experience between them, our chefs have worked in a range of culinary establishments.

Working closely with our education customers, our chefs pride themselves on understanding pain points within school catering, directly from the source. A nutritious diet shouldn't be a trend or a once per week affair, we want to help you to integrate this recipe inspiration into your current offering, to maximise the goodness in your student consumption.

“The challenge for schools is how they marry what pupils want with budgets and standards. We’ve done the legwork for them – our Brain Food menu offers dishes in formats that pupils want to eat, that are cost-effective and are simple to prepare and serve.”

- Rob Owen