healthy food : Chayote Cancer Cure
Other Names: Christophene, Vegetable Pear, Mirliton, Choko, Starpreciante, Citrayota, Citrayote, Chuchu, Chow Chow, Pear Squash, Sayote, Mango Squash, Chocho
Chayote is originally from Central America and has different names in different countries. It can be eaten either raw or cooked and aside from the fruit, the chayote leaves, stem, seeds, and the roots are also edible. The chayote fruit can be turned into juice and the chayote leaves can be turned into tea. Moreover, unlike other plants chayote doesn’t need special care to grow.
Chayote is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
The cancer fighting nutrient of chayote is Vitamin C. It is a very strong antioxidant and may protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Studies suggest that antioxidants may slow or possibly prevent cancer development. Furthermore, chayote provides 17% of the RDI (Recommended Daily Intake).