Chayote: Why This Superfood Should Be a Staple on Your Table! by Joy Stephenson-Laws JD [inactive]

Researchers often emphasize the benefits of getting vitamins and minerals from natural food sources whenever possible. Chayote provides an excellent way to do that! Chayote is a fast-growing, sun-loving, nutritious vegetable that, left untethered, can completely take over a garden, fence or tree in your yard. Not only does it taste good, taking on the flavor of the dish, but it’s also a rich source of nutrients such as:

• vitamin C (15.6 mg)
• vitamin K (8.3 mcg)
• vitamin B3 (1 mg)
• vitamin B6 (.2 mg)
• folate (189 mcg)
• fiber (3 g)
• zinc (1.5 mg)
• copper (.2 mg)
• manganese (.4 mg)
• magnesium (24.4 mg)
• potassium (254 mg)

These are all critical nutrients that we need to stay healthy. 

Enjoy Your Healthy Life!