18 Pantry Staples That Can Help You Lose Weight

Back off the oil and butter, and keep low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth in your pantry. It can help you throw together a light soup, but you can save calories and cut back on fat when you use the wet sauté cooking technique. Simply use twice as much vegetable broth as you would oil. If a recipe calls for two tablespoons of olive oil, try four tablespoons of broth.