Chayote is in season and is delicious and cheap. However, many people hesitate to think that chayote sap is toxic because after peeling this fruit, its sap is sticky and makes your hands itchy.

Many people often think that chayote is not good for health because it has very toxic latex. But in fact, it is not as many people think. In the composition of chayote, every 100g will have 94% water, 0.85%  protein , 3.7% glucid, 4mg%  vitamin C  and vitamins necessary for health.

boiled chayote

With the above nutritional composition, using chayote in daily dishes will bring great benefits to the body. In addition, according to published research results, chayote is a fruit that contains many nutrients and chayote latex is not toxic. It is a normal fruit ingredient, just like the latex of cucumbers.

To avoid getting chayote latex on your hands and causing itching, it is best to wear gloves to limit contact. After peeling, you need to wash off the latex, doing so will make your dish more delicious and more secure.

5 health benefits of chayote

1. Weight control

Chatote is rich in fiber but low in calories, so it is beneficial for weight control. Because fiber slows down the rate of digestion and makes the body feel full longer. Therefore, it can reduce the amount of food taken into the body.

2. Strengthen the digestive system

Chattu contains a lot of fiber and flavonoid compounds that can enhance the function of the digestive system such as increasing the number of beneficial bacteria, helping the intestines to function stably.

In addition, chayote supports the activity of digestive enzymes such as removing and excreting waste in the intestines.

3. Support liver function

Chattu extract has the ability to reduce fat accumulation in the liver as well as support the treatment and prevention of fatty liver disease. Therefore, adding chayote to the diet is necessary to improve liver health.

4. Slow down the aging process

Chattu is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which helps slow down the aging process. At the same time, vitamin C contributes to the production of collagen, making the skin smooth as well as reducing wrinkles and age spots.

5. Strengthen the skeletal system

Many studies have shown that chayote contains very high levels of vitamin K, meeting 10% of the RDI. This is a vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium easily. In addition, this nutrient also combines with other vitamins and minerals to help the skeletal system become strong and flexible. People who maintain a regular diet of chayote, with reasonable amounts, have a lower rate of bone diseases.