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