mild, crisp, slightly sweet, and utterly inoffensive. I was hooked.
Now, chayote is a regular part of my diet. And after researching its health benefits, I understand why my grandmother’s generation kept this humble vegetable in heavy rotation.
Let me walk you through what doctors and nutrition experts say happens when you eat chayote regularly.
First, What Is Chayote? (A Quick Primer)
Chayote (pronounced “chai-YOH-tay”) is a perennial vine cultivated for its edible fruit. The fruit is technically a squash, though many people treat it as avegetable.
Appearance: Light green,
