These 5 Grocery Staples Help My Clients Burn Fat

Are you trying to lose weight, but are overwhelmed every time you go to the grocery store? One expert is revealing exactly what to buy to burn fat fast. Stanley Bronstein is an author and weight loss expert who lost 220 pounds. The self-proclaimed "Been There, Done That, Weight-Loss Expert, who is launching the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge on June 1, 2025, recently sat down with Body Network and revealed the top five items he recommends that his clients buy when they are trying to lose weight.

Cherry tomatoes are one item you need on hand for weight loss – and not just to toss on salad. "Keep these in the fridge. Any time you're hungry, just pop a few into your mouth. It's an instant burst of flavor and very healthy," he says.

He also recommends stocking up on fruit. "Keep fresh fruit in the fridge and frozen fruit in the freezer. Apples, oranges, bananas, watermelon, cantaloupe, and more. Again, very healthy and not that expensive," he explains.

Oatmeal is a great weight-loss item to have on hand. "Don't buy the oatmeal in the packets. Those are usually flavored, which means they have added salt and sugar. Those are not good," he instructs. "Use the plain old Quaker Oats oatmeal, or steel-cut oats." He notes that you can get any healthy and inexpensive cereal, as long as it doesn't have added salt or sugar. "Read the labels carefully. You can then put fruit on top while you're eating it to sweeten it up. Natural sugars found in fruit are much healthier than the refined sugars found in most oatmeals."

Shredded Wheat cereal is one of the few cereals in the aisle that does not have added salt or added sugar. "It's tasty too and very high in fiber," says Bronstein. "I usually add some on top of my homemade soy yogurt, which I eat for breakfast. Trader Joe's makes its own brand of shredded wheat that's just as good. The main thing is to read the label carefully," he adds.

Corn tortillas are an excellent substitute for bread. "They usually have no added sodium and no added sugars. They're about 30 calories each. Just throw them in the toaster oven for 5 minutes or so, and they taste delicious. Avoid flour tortillas, though, as they're not a good bread substitute. Corn is the way to go," he says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss these 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.