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.
Overly soft and sticky chayote, as well as chayote which have started to sprout shoots out of the broad end, are overripe and best avoided. The fruit can be thinly sliced and put into salads raw, or cut into sections or cubes to be purÃ©ed, sautÃ©ed, boiled, steamed or baked.