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Are sweet potato skins hard to digest?

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Created: 2022-04-21 17:00:11

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Indigestible for a Reason Although potato skins are both edible and nutritious, they are partly indigestible. This isn't a bad thing, and in fact it adds greatly to the potato's dietary importance.


Can you eat the skin of sweet potatoes?

You can eat sweet potato skin. It's a good source of fiber, a nutrient that may help lower the risk of heart disease and keep you feeling full for longer periods of time.

Why you should not eat potato skins?

Toxicity of Potato Skins Becomes a Hot Issue : Natural Chemicals in Peels Can Pose Problems If Eaten in Huge Quantities. “Potato Skins Contain Natural Chemicals Toxic to Humans, Cornell Study Says,” read the headline on the university news service release that was picked up by the media coast to coast.

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