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Opinions and myths abound on this one! After looking at some trusted sites, the story seems to be that it's probably not a problem unless you plan on eating around ten pounds; but you'll probably want to cut out the green parts anyway. Here are three trusted sites -- the last one disagreeing with the first two.
Good Housekeeping ( http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/cooking/ask-susan-green-potatoes-1007 ) says it's not a big deal -- you'd never eat enough to worry about.
Kansas State University ( http://www.k-state.edu/media/WEB/News/NewsReleases/greenpotatoes101404.html ) The plant pathologist interviewed never saw a person develope a reaction -- you would get a bellyache before ra reaction. Besides, you can simply cut the green part out anyway.
Cooperative Extension ( http://www.extension.org/faq/4200 ) This one recommends " To be safe, it is best to not eat green potatoes."
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from lily999
Potatoes naturally contain some amount of the toxin solanine and are members of the nightshade family. When exposed to sunlight, potatoes turn green under the skin and the levels of solanine are increased.
Most health professionals recommend that any potatoes which have turned green be thrown away. It is probably safe if you just remove the green bits and the eyes or sprouts as they also contain high levels of solanine.
Reactions to ingestion to solanine can range from mild nausea to convulsive vomiting and diarrhea. High levels cause more severe and life-threatening reactions.
See my answer to: Are potatoes poisonous?
A better site to check is NIH's Medline.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 7y agoA green potato has been exposed to the sun, exposure to too much sun causes solanine to build up under the skin which is toxic.
It usually only effects the part of the potato that was exposed, and can be cut away.
Whilst solanine is toxic you need to eat an awful lot to make to really ill, so don't worry too much.
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∙ 11y agoYou die.....................
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∙ 12y agoYes because uuummm..they're green and they should be purple
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∙ 11y agoIt's not recommended.
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∙ 12y agobecause they are gone off
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∙ 11y agoyou would get sick.
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∙ 13y agosure
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Can you eat potatoes with dark centers?
No, it is bad.
Green patches on potatoes?
peel them off, you can eat the rest
Is a potat bad for you?
Potatoes are not bad for you unless you eat them in excess. If you are struggling with weight or have problems with simple carbs, potatoes may not be good for you.
Are potatoes bad for guinea pigs?
Yes.Espeacially the green parts because it is considered poisinous
Do short people eat mashed potatoes and green beans?
No they don't just eat that well they do but not all the time.
Can pigs eat cooked potateos?
no nothing with potatoes no regular potatoes no sweet potatoes and no fries or chips it poisonous to them
What did woman nurses eat during the civil war?
green beans and mashed potatoes
Can potatoes make you sick?
Potatoes are a member of the nightshade family and contain the toxin solanine. A healthy potato tuber which is white and firm is perfectly safe to eat. When exposed to sunlight, potatoes turn green under the skin. This is an indication that the levels of solanine have increased. Most health professionals recommend that potatoes which have turned green be thrown away although some reports say it is safe to eat if you remove the green bits as well as any eyes or sprouts as they also contain high levels of solanine. It has also been reported that if you do eat potatoes which have turned green, after removing the green bits, deep-fry the potatoes as the toxin leeches into the oil. Discard of waste-oil. Never eat any of the outer part of the plant as the stems and leaves contain very high levels of solanine. See answers to: Are potatoes poisonous? What is solanine?
How many potatoes should you eat each day?
How many potatoes you should eat dailyYou can eat as many potatoes as you want.Potatoes are very healthy and you CAN eat as much as you want but the best portion would be 1-3 potatoes.
Are green grapes bad to eat?
Yes, they are
Red potato's have good or bad carbs?
Red potatoes have some nutrients in their skin. They turn into sugar just like regular potatoes, however. Potatoes are not complex carbohydrates.
Can you eat the potatoes when the plant has nightshade berries on the top?
Yes. They are new seed berries and are poisonous but the potato tubers are safe to eat. Peel any green skin completely before eating. Green skinned potatoes are those that have been growing on the ground's surface
