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Is it safe to eat the skin of a potato?

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Yes.Eat the skin to capture all the russet potatoes nutrition. The potato skin has more nutrients than the interior of the potato. It has lots of fiber, about half of a medium potato's fiber is from the skin.


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.

What happens if you eat potato skin?

Can Potato Skin Make You Sick? Potato skin can make you feel sick if you have eaten a green potato. The green color of the skin and the flesh of the potato signals that the vegetable contains a high level of solanine. Solanine is a toxin that may cause headaches, fatigue, and nausea.

What are the benefits of eating the skin of a potato?

Potato skin contains B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium and other nutrients. Potato skin also provides lots of fiber, about 2 grams per ounce. If you eat a medium baked potato, including the skin, you'll get nearly 4 grams of fiber, 2 milligrams of iron and 926 grams of potassium.

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