If you don't get enough iron, you'll feel weak and fatigued. Foods with little iron include chicken, broccoli, pork and peanut butter. The best sources of iron tend to be red meats, legumes and some vegetables (spinach and green beans are both good if you want iron). Of course, too much iron also isn't good, leading to infections, organ damage and gastrointestinal troubles.
Boil or steam the chayote halves for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Alternatively, bake the halves for 20 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the halves to cool until you can comfortably handle them. Remove the seed from the one half and set it aside. Scoop the flesh out of the peel with a large spoon.
Chayote is often cooked with seasoning due to its mild flavor. Chayote is a gourd plant, eaten in similar fashion to the summer squash, cucumbers and melons. You can add raw chayote to salads or cook them in meat or vegetarian dishes.The whole plant including the fruit, stem and leaves contains multiple nutrients and has anti-inflammatory properties that can aid in the treatment of high-blood pressure, kidney stones and indigestion.ating chayote is a good way to increase your fiber consumption. One chayote contains 3.5 grams of fiber, which contributes 14 percent of your daily value of 25 grams.