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Chronic illness - helpful information and resources

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Chronic Illness Lucy Prodgers, Graduate Teaching Assistant & Postgraduate Researcher, has provided a wealth of content and useful information around chronic illness. These materials have been collated for Staff Healthy week in order to help raise awareness of invisible conditions and symptoms, such as chronic pain and fatigue, and how they impact people in the […]

Plan your next Leeds cycle using these free resources

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Cycling around Leeds is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Yorkshire And The Humber. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a complete beginner, you always need to plan your cycling route. Use these free resources, as suggested by The Bike Hub, to plan your cycling adventures in and […]

Sticky crispy tofu recipe

sticky crispy tofu and vegetables

Sticky crispy tofu with a yummy glaze, this recipe is perfect for meat free Monday or any day of the week. It’s really tasty and makes a tofu stir fry so much more interesting! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares a healthy savoury recipe for you to try. Sticky crispy tofu […]

Berry and peanut butter flapjack recipe

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Gone are the days of buying sugary supermarket flapjacks. These flapjacks taste great just by themselves so you can grab and go if needs be or dress up as part of a breakfast or snack. We like having them with some greek yoghurt. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares another recipe […]

Crispy BBQ roasted chickpea recipe (vegan)

crispy bbq chickpeas

These BBQ roasted chickpeas are so easy to make and are a tasty addition to lunches, dinners or just to snack on! Try adding them to salads, on top of soup or just eating them by the spoonful. If you’re a crisp lover, these are a nice healthier alternative if you fancy something crunchy to […]

Creamy coconut and red lentil dhal with crispy roasted aubergine recipe (vegan)

coconut and red lentil dhal

Creamy, tasty and vegan! This dhal has lovely warming flavours and goes really well with basmati or coconut rice. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares a healthy savoury recipe for you to try at home. Creamy coconut and red lentil dhal with crispy roasted aubergine […]

Maple nut banana bread recipe

slice of maple and nut banana bread

This recipe spices up your average banana bread loaf. This recipe contains no refined sugar and therefore is healthier than many banana bread recipes. The addition of maple syrup and nuts adds a lot and gives it a lovely texture, not to mention how soft and moist it is! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity […]

Vegetarian enchiladas with tomato sauce & double cheese

vegetarian enchiladas

Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares a tasty vegetarian enchiladas recipe. These vegetarian enchiladas make a delicious meal for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Filled with vegetables, kidney beans, meat free mince and topped with tomato sauce, double cheese and baked until golden, this Mexican classic won’t leave you going hungry! […]

Flourless dark chocolate, raspberry jam and peanut butter brownies

gluten free brownies recipe

Containing absolutely no flour and topped with delicious raspberry jam and peanut butter, you’ll struggle to stop eating these tasty brownies. And the good news is that they don’t take long to make! Flourless dark chocolate, raspberry jam and peanut butter brownies Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 25-30 mins, until firm on the outside but still […]

Frozen yoghurt bark

frozen yoghurt bark recipe

Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares a refreshing and healthy snack for you to try. This frozen yoghurt bark takes just a matter of minutes to make and is a refreshing light snack for you to enjoy whenever you feel like it! It’s especially good on a warm summer day. Frozen yoghurt […]