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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.
What else can I help you with?
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
Can pigs eat cooked potateos?
no nothing with potatoes no regular potatoes no sweet potatoes and no fries or chips it poisonous to them
Do short people eat mashed potatoes and green beans?
No they don't just eat that well they do but not all the time.
What did woman nurses eat during the civil war?
green beans and mashed potatoes
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.
Are potatoes with sprouts safe to eat?
Potatoes with sprouts are safe to eat as long as you remove the sprouts and any green areas before cooking. The sprouts and green parts contain a toxic compound called solanine, which can cause illness if consumed in large amounts.
Is it okay to eat potatoes that have sprouted?
It is generally safe to eat potatoes that have sprouted, but it is recommended to remove the sprouts and any green parts before consuming them. The sprouts and green parts contain a toxic compound called solanine, which can be harmful if consumed in large amounts.
