2023-11-06 04:43:47
When you pay attention to your figure, it is always preferable to make sure to include ingredients on your plate that are intended to be as healthy as possible. If we can sometimes feel like we’re going in circles and always coming back to the same foods, sometimes you just need to look at exotic fruits and vegetables to discover new little-known gems. Especially since some prove to be real slimming allies. This is the case, for example, of a fruiting vegetable, native to Central America. It is la chayottewhich is also called « christophine ». A distant cousin of the cucumber, this squash particularly cultivated in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, appreciated for its melting texture and its relatively neutral taste, both mild and sweet, has numerous health benefits.
The chayotte
Chayote, a fruit vegetable rich in fiber and low in calories
Very low in calories, count 15.5 kcal pure 100g, chayote is, however, particularly rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. It has an excellent content of vitamins C and B9 which will help strengthen the immune system, but also in calcium, magnesium and potassium for better bone health. The vegetable, which is called “darling” in Reunion Island in particular, is also very concentrated in antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids, which help protect cells once morest damage caused by free radicals.
Chayote contains both insoluble fiber which prevents constipation and contributes to better intestinal transit, thus improving digestion, as well as soluble fiber which helps regulate blood sugar levels and reduce blood cholesterol.
Furthermore, as reported Health Passport, the glycemic index of chayote is relatively low (around 25). As a result, it does not cause a spike in blood glucose and is therefore ideal for people looking to control their blood sugar and weight.
How to consume chayote?
Chayote is most often found in exotic supermarkets and is eaten in both savory and sweet preparations. You can make salads, stews, gratins or soups, like cakes, tarte tatins or jams.
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