What is Chayote, and what are its Health Benefits?

Chayote

Chayote, native to Mexico, is a thin-skinned squash. It is a member of the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). Technically, chayote is a fruit, but people consume it like a vegetable. All the parts of this bumpy green fruit are edible, including flowers, roots, skin, leaves, flesh, shoots, and seeds. You can eat it … Read more