I couldn't add an answer to the already closed question, so I re-opened the question again. It seems that people think it is safe to eat the potato skins.... Not necessarily so.
Can you eat potato skins?
It is a known fact that potato skins do contain many nutrients absorbed from the soil. However, the potato skin also absorbs pesticides as well.
Additionally if the coloring of the skin is green, it is a mild toxin.
There are some links for further reading.
http://muextension.missouri.edu/perry/food&nut/fft_15.htm
http://www.mgoin.com/Medical/Fluorine/FluorideHiddenInYourFood.htm
Hence, Enjoy Potato skins if the are organically grown without pesticides and if they are not green.
2007-01-25
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