The entire plant, including the fruit, stem and leaves, contains multiple nutrients and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help in the treatment of high blood pressure, kidney stones and indigestion. One chayote contains 3.5 grams of fiber, 15.6 micrograms of vitamin C, and 38.6 calories and 0.1 grams of fat. There are around thirty different names for Chayote around the world. Originating in Mesoamerica, the main crop growing regions today are Brazil, Costa Rica, Veracruz, Mexico and Abkhazia. The United States receives chayote mainly from