May promote blood sugar control

Chayote squash is strong in soluble fiber and low in total carbs, which may help manage blood sugar levels. Soluble fiber inhibits glucose digestion and absorption, resulting in a lower blood sugar response after eating. Chayote may also help with blood sugar regulation by influencing insulin. Insulin resistance occurs when your cells become less responsive to insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

This causes increasingly rising blood sugar levels and, eventually, diabetes. According to research, chayote's unique plant components may play a role in boosting insulin sensitivity by lowering the activity of enzymes linked to poor blood sugar control and type 2 diabetes.