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Recognize chayote as unusual vegetables

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Recognize chayote as unusual vegetables



chayote     Chayote is classified into vegetables. As a non-season fruit, squash easily found in traditional and modern markets throughout the year. Chayote vegetable that is familiar to Indonesian society. chayote that tastes sweet tend neutral is widely used as an option for the vegetables, stir well, fry or stew vegetables.




Know more about chayote

         Chayote (Sechium edule Sw) is a tribal pumpkin plants are can be eaten fruit and young shoots. This plant vines in the ground or climb to place higher. usually cultivated in the yard or garden without requiring special care. Fruit hanging from the stalk. The shape of the fruit such as avocados, but not flat and thin-skinned, thick with fruit, sticky, juicy and seed in one. Light green fruit color and white flesh. Weighing varies from 10 cm to 50 grams with aleaves shaped like a triangle and a surface hairy.Cchayote plants can adapt to an environmental, meaning that it can grow at high temperatures, can also be planted in areas that have a high rainfall.
          Chayote was originally cultivated in Central America during the Maya and Aztec civilization. The first time Patrick Browney in Jamaica in 1756 and the same year was described as a new species. Currently more widespread in tropical regions such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. called chayote because plants including these vegetables were originally imported from Siam (Thailand).  
         The main exporting countries in the world chayote is costa Rica. While in Indonesia chayote belong to the category of secondary vegetable, means including a perceived lack of this prestigious category, is common and relatively inexpensive. Chayote better be consumed vegetables on age is not too young or too old, the fruit is a vegetable that is quite often used in Indonesian cuisine.
       Based on his appearance there are two types chayote, is skinned smooth-skinned and small thorns. Based on chayote varieties are divided into two, namely the varieties chayote and pumpkin varieties of wine. Varieties chayote has a size of more than pumpkin fruit wines, usually in young crop material harvested vegetables and old as a vegetable. Varieitas pumpkin wine has a small fruit size and harvested when still young (baby) for material vegetables. length of 5 cm to 20 cm.


Nutrient content and benefits of chayote

         Chayote are often referred to as second-class vegetable or secondary proved to have benefits. This price is cheap vegetables are healthy foods that can counteract mild taste and cold in the stomach.
         This vegetable is rich in fiber, vitamins B, C, minerals, water and a bit of albuminoid. is cool i stomach and if eaten feels cool. Fiber content is good enough, that is 1,7 grams per 100 grams. Konsumption of sufficient amounts of fiber is very good for treating constipation and safe for sensitive stomach or intestinal inflammation. dietary fiber can also reduce the risk of cancer due to incomplete digestion system.
       Thought to fiber content in chayote can bind bile salts which partly entered into 12 fingers. alkoloidnya content can open blocked blood vessels, therefore, can lower high blood pressure. High water content in chayote makes it very good. to maintain healthy kidneys. Water chayote also choose a good diuretic effect, so the launch urinate. Thus, veins can be removed from the body
       Chayote also lowers blood cholesterol and prevent stroke and launch urine. Squash contains potassium. potassium content also provides a diuretic effect, which can facilitate the urine so that the presence of potassium can control blood pressure and can cleanse the carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as beneficial to stimulate the muscles and nerves that can prevent strokes and high blood pressure.
          Other than that potassium can facilitate delivery of oxygen to the brain and help to expedite the balance of body fluids become more fresh. For diabetics chayote also safe for consumption, which is quite high fiber content can give full effect so that people with diabetes do not need too many foods that contain .karbohidrat staple.
        Folic acid content in the squash is quite high. Folic acid is needed by pregnant women, in reducing the risk of birth defects. Intake of folic acid deficiency in pregnant women can lead to low birth weight and the incidence of neural tube defect or disorder of the brain in infants. Folic acid content in squash by 93 mkg per 100 grams of body weight, sufficient to meet the 23.25% requirement for folic acid.
          Vitamin B and C in the chayote also has an important role in the body. Vitamin B3 (niacin) is required to supply energy in the network to run normally and can serve to reduce the production of cholesterol in the body, thus preventing heart disease.  Content of vitamin C as we know it can improve the anti-oxidants in the body and a stamina. B6 (piritdoksin) involved in protein metabolism. This vitamin is very good in the absorption of amino acids in protein metabolism.



Nutrient content of squash per 100 grams




Nutrien Content

The Amount
Energy
30 kkal
Protein
 0,6 grams
Fat
0,1 grams
Carbohidrat
6,7 grams
Fiber
 1,7 grams
Calsium
 14 mg
Fosfor
25 mg
Besi
0,5 mg
Natrium
2 mg
Calium
125 mg
Copper
0,12 mg
Zinc
0,74 mg
Folat
93 mkg
Tiamin
0,02 mg
Vitamin
18 mg
Water
92,3 gram

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Maintain the health of the child during the long journey by car

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Maintain the health of the child during the long journey by car


 
     Long trip with family is usually done in the holiday season, or visit the parents, relatives. Meet the parents or relatives can relieve homesickness and fatigue during long trips.  
    However, in order to travel safely and comfortably, necessary preparation. especially if you bring the kids, make sure that no child is not sick and feel comfortable the trip, and keep their nutritional needs are met.
        Make a list of the luggage that will be needed so that nothing is forgotten. Do not forget to check the condition of the vehicle, especially if the journey is quite far with rugged terrain. Ensure a healthy body condition, if you feel tired you should look for a resort and do not force to drive. Make sure the car is also available in the medicine chest and a map of the path of travel.  
         Communication tools are not damaged and the battery is full. Do not forget to lock the house when the house will travel and make sure you leave it in a safe condition

Health problems of children at the time of the trip away
        Priority to children when going very important because in general will quickly get bored and easily cranky during the trip. Provide objects that children enjoy so that children are not fussy. Also do not miss to bring food and drinks that kids love. Make sure the child is not in a state of hunger and thirst, so that children are not exposed to gastric disease due to late to eat. Try not to buy food carelessly on the road, because the lack of cleanliness and can result in a child with diarrhea.
       Child drug different from adult medicine, you should seek advice from your doctor about medications that have to be prepared. Generally when traveling much easier child colds, cough, fever, diarrhea and motion sickness.

Prevent motion sickness (carsick) in children during long trips  
          In addition to a healthy body condition and adequate rest, food intake before and during the trip must be considered, so that the child does not carsick on the way which resulted in sick and disturbing journey forth. Some tips to prevent motion sickness  :
  • Before departing do not let the child in an empty stomach, the stomach will produce excessive amounts of acid that can cause stomach irritation and stimulate reflex nausea.  
  • Consumption of snacks or some cookies for about two hours before departure, so that food can begin to digest when traveling.
  • Avoid eating too many foods that are slowly digested, food or drink that can make nausea stomach like strong flavored foods and foods rich in fat. 
  • Stop eating the big one hour hour before departure, because the stomach is full and satiated will easily nausea and vomiting. 
  • To avoid motion sickness, children above the age of 3 years can be drunk hangover trip. For babies and toddlers telon apply oil or eucalyptus oil in the abdomen, chest and back that feel warm.
  • Make sure the comfort of his seat to avoid dizziness and motion sickness
Bring food and drinks during the trip away
 
       Food and drinks for lunch during the trip should be a long-lasting dry food and sweet drinks and warm, if you still want to bring food moist during the trip must be considered is the food consumed no more than 6-8 hours after manufacture.
    Some examples of food provision should travel far below the current practical, easy to eat and filling like :
  1. The rice which there minced meat, chicken or vegetables wrapped in banana leaves or aluminum foil and then steamed. better if made itself immediately will be traveling so fast fresh and not stale.
  2. Sanwich. prepare bread and contents, can be made at home or on the way.
  3. Schotel macaroni, food is quite filling.
  4. Steamed Bun, has a dense texture makes early satiety, and variations in the contents of the manifold.
  5. Fruits, very practical for the journey distant, eg oranges, apples, bananas dal etc.
  6. Water and sweet tea. Drinks are required to avoid dehydration.

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Leek as vegetables and flavoring dishes

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Leek as vegetables and flavoring dishes


 
    Leek or onion is a plant that is classified into types of vegetable leaf-shaped grass due to the structure of the plant consists of a pseudo-stem roots and leaves. Leek including seasonal crops. The most important part of this plant is the leaves are still green and young pseudo-stem white.
       Generally leek is often used as a supplemental food ingredients. Besides the delicious taste, leek has many advantages including high nutrient content that is useful for human kesehatntubuh, even leeks have the adequate way of easy cultivation. 
     Leek is a plant of Allium species of amaryllis family. many types of cultivated leek. Leek (Alium porrum) has aromas and race are softer than the garlic and onions. besides known as a vegetable, the leek is often used as ornamental plants and pharmaceuticals.

History of leek
 
      Leek including plants that have been cultivated since 3000 BC, by the natives who are in the area that stretches Israel to India. According to historical records onions central Asia and Europe since thousands of years ago. The Romans believed, if often eat leek will make clear and powerful sound like partridges. That is why the Roman emperor Nero allegedly taking leek in the form of soup to make more powerful and melodious voice.
       Romans bring and introduce the leek into English. In the UK leek grows rapidly so that eventually turned into a national symbol of Wales. According to the story, King Cad wallader while fighting against the Saxons in 1620, the soldiers pinned leeks in their caps to distinguish themselves from the opponent. Since then Wales considers the leek as a symbol of national pride.
        Currently leek is an important vegetable in culinary northern Europe and is widely grown in the area of Europe.

Type of onion leek
 
        Although the type of leek pretty much, but that is widely cultivated plant species that do not form bulbs but only to form a bloated pseudo stem. Swollen pseudo-stem is white leaf midrib and cupped each other mutually. Type of leek are also known as type of bunching onion. Although often called scallion, but not its leaf consumed but also the pseudo-stem white and swollen. 
         In addition to the type of leek, which distinguishes the leaves bunching onion is hollow and forms a ribbon. One type of leek is a Dutch onion (Allium porrum ampeloprasum var (L) J.Gay) where the zoom is greater than the leek
in Europe leek more cultivated. While bunching union merely as a substitute.

Nutrient content and benefits
     Leek has a high water content (more than 90%) so it is very low in calories. Low sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. High in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium. With so very good for maintaining optimal health and weight maintenance. Onion leek merupakam one Suber and very good and has an important role in the main body functions such as digestion and metabolism.
      Leek has the effect of lowering blood pressure, prevent trombositdarah clot, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.
       Leek also contains vitamin C is high. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin needed by the body for various functions such as tissue repair the body and boost the immune system. It is necessary for the production of collagen, a protein that forms skin, veins vessels, blood magnesium and ligaments.  
     Vitamin C is also a good antioxidant, prevents damage caused by free radicals. leek regularly consume dap shortage at helping meet the needs of vitamin C and avoid health hazards caused by vitamin C content of minerals such as potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron phosphorus is essential to the smooth functioning of the body. calcium content is high enough, can strengthen bones and teeth.
      In addition to the nutritional benefits mentioned, the leek has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties which help the body fight infection. Also known to have a laxative and diuretic Sebai benefits. But oxalic content can inhibit the absorption of calcium and make an issue in people with kidney disorders.


    

Table Nutrient leek

 per 100 grams


Nutrien Content

The Amount
water
90.8 grams
protein
1.6 grams
carbohydrate
2.9 grams
vitamin C
17 milli grams
Vitamin A
735 mikrogram
Folat
56 micrograms
iron
1.1 milligrams
energy
22 or 93 KJ
dietary fiber
2.2 grams
niacin
0.4 milligrams






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