Jyl Steinback

Over 25 years ago, Jyl Steinback became one of the first advocates for Lifestyle choice and change.  Her passion , focus,and commitment has helped thousands of people improve their life by changing their lifestyle.

 Jyl recently stated “ I am passionate about helping people to live a lifestyle that improves  the quality not only of their life, but future  generations. This is not just a personal  mission;  it is my quest.  I love to watch people change their lives for the  better and feel extraordinary about themselves “

 Jyl Steinback is author of  “Busy Mom's MAKE IT QUICK COOKBOOK” and "Fill Up to Slim Down" The Diet that Lets You Eat All The Foods you Love and Still Lose Weight  and “Busy Mom's SLOW COOKER COOKBOOK (due out in September 2005)  1 - 866 -Live Fit (1-866-5483 348).   Visit Jyl on the web at: www.AmericasHealthiestMom.com

Jyl Steinback’s Black Bean Chili

Easy – Do Ahead -- Freeze Serves: 12

Ingredients:

4 cups water
4 cups nonfat vegetable broth
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
4 – 4 oz. cans chopped green chiles, drained
4 – 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4 red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups nonfat shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: green onions, nonfat sour cream, baked tortilla chips

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except cilantro and cheddar cheese in slow cooker and mix well.  Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours.  Stir in cilantro and cheese just before serving.  Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, nonfat sour cream, baked tortilla chips

Shopping List:

Produce: 4 red bell peppers, 3 medium onions, fresh cilantro
Dairy: 8 oz. nonfat shredded cheddar cheese
Canned: 3 – 15 oz. cans nonfat vegetable broth, 6 oz. can tomato paste,
4 – 4 oz. cans
      chopped green chiles, 4 – 15 oz. cans black beans
Seasonings: dried oregano leaves, ground cumin, cayenne pepper,
minced garlic
Optional: green onions, nonfat sour cream, baked tortilla chips

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories: 204
Fat: .8 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 1513 mg
Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable
Carb Choices: 2 

Serving Tip: Serve Black Bean Chili with Southwest Corn Bread.  

Jyl Steinback’s Almond Chicken & Brown Rice

Easy – Do Ahead
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
2 – 6 oz. pkg. Honey roasted chicken breast strips, diced
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 1/4 cup nonfat chicken broth
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 

Directions:
Combine chicken, rice, and broth in slow cooker; cover and cook on low
heat for 6-8 hours.  Top with toasted sliced almonds just before serving.

Shopping List
Meat: 2 – 6 oz. pkg. Honey Roasted chicken breast strips
Canned: 2 – 14 1/2 oz. cans nonfat chicken broth
Packaged: brown rice, sliced almonds

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories: 305
Fat: 7.6 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 944 mg
Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat
Carb Choices: 2

Substitution Tip:  Prepare your own diced chicken and freeze in ready-to-use packages.  Bake, grill, microwave, or stir-fry 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts.  One pound boneless chicken breasts yields about 3 cups diced chicken.

Hot Fruit Compote

Easy – Do Ahead
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
4 fresh oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
3 fresh pears, peeled and sliced 1/4” thick
3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 1/4” thick
1 1/2 cup fresh cherries
1 1/2 cup seedless grapes
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp. lemon juice

 Directions:
Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.  Combine all the ingredients in slow cooker; cover and cook on low hea4t for 3-4 hours until tender and cooked through.  Serve over low-fat ice cream, nonfat
frozen yogurt, or angel food cake. 

Shopping List
Produce:  4 oranges, 3 lb. pineapple, 3 pears, 3 peaches, 1 pint cherries, 1 pint seedless grapes, lemon 

Baking Goods: sugar 

Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories:  158
Fat:.7
Carbohydrates:41
Protein:1.7
Cholesterol:0
Dietary Fiber: 5
Sodium:2
Exchanges:3 fruits
Carb Choices:3