what is chayote good for
Chayote is often cooked with seasoning due to its mild flavor. Chayote is a gourd plant, eaten in similar fashion to the summer squash, cucumbers and melons. You can add raw chayote to salads or cook them in meat or vegetarian dishes.The whole plant including the fruit, stem and leaves contains multiple nutrients and has anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in the treatment of high-blood pressure, kidney stones and indigestion.hayote contains the trace minerals zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Trace minerals make up part of the body's hormones and enzymes. A chayote provides 1 milligram of zinc -- 7 percent of your daily value. Zinc plays a role in wound healing and supports proper sense of taste and smell.