Superfood (Fruits): A review of benefit for weight loss towards healthier menu suggestion in foodservice industry
List of Authors
  • Anith Hanani Dzulkafley , Khazainah Khalid

Keyword
  • fruits, nutrient, weight loss, foodservice industry, menu

Abstract
  • Superfood means food that is rich in nutrient compounds such as antioxidants, fibre, or fatty acids that have high essential nutrient composition towards human health. Fruits are part of the healthiest superfood category and play an important role in reducing the number of fats in the human body that can promote constant health. Nowadays, superfood intake has also been one of the alternatives for weight loss management (WLM) issues. Due to an alarming rate of this issue, some people have the perception that, by consuming fruit they can lose some weight easily. However, they still lack knowledge on the exact benefits contained in the fruit whether it will give effective results or vice versa. Hence, this study aims to identify the most superfood (fruit) that can promote effective WLM to the consumers. This is secondary study, and the databases were mainly accessed from different online resources (e.g., Google Scholar, Emerald, Research Gate, ScienceDirect etc.). The variables involved are the benefit of fruit that has been reported from previous study and nutrient-related that enhance weight loss. This finding has shed light on fruit choice for an effective WLM among consumers. Interestingly this study has opened wide opportunities to foodservice manufacturers to apply the information in preparing more healthy suggestion menus at foodservice operation. This may help to increase more choices not only for WLM but for all general health. In sequence of the nonexistence special operation solely on fruit like drive-through healthy kiosk etc., this study concurrently can enhance the implementation of this option in future that may give more profit to the food industry.

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