2007-03-01 03:24:12 · 13 answers · asked by sideburntt 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Cancer is caused by too many things today..but potatoes are not one of them..spuds are good for you! Potassium. Also, here`s a neat trick..for really bad heartburn...peel a potato and eat an average sized piece raw..and your gas will go away..tried..tested..and true..eat up.
2007-03-01 03:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The New England Journal paper does not change the message. A high-fiber, low-fat diet protects against bowel cancer."
Besides the obvious nutritional reasons, British environmentalists have found another good reason to avoid potatoes: Evidence that genetically modified (GM) versions have been linked to cancer in rats.
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 7, 2005 (ENS) - The chemical acrylamide formed unintentionally when starchy foods such as potato chips are cooked may be of public heath concern since it has been shown to cause cancer in animals, an international expert panel said Friday.
Potatoes are a very popular food source. Unfortunately, most people eat potatoes in the form of greasy French fries or potato chips, and even baked potatoes are typically loaded down with fats such as butter, sour cream, melted cheese and bacon bits. Such treatment can make even baked potatoes a potential contributor to a heart attack. But take away the extra fat and deep frying, and a baked potato is an exceptionally healthful low calorie, high fiber food that offers significant protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
A single baked potato will also provide you with 11.7% of the daily value for fiber, but remember the fiber in potatoes is mostly in their skin. If you want the cholesterol-lowering, colon cancer preventing, and bowel supportive effects of fiber, be sure to eat the potato's flavorful skin as well as its creamy center.
2007-03-01 03:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Potatoes don't cause cancer, but you shouldn't eat the green that sometimes occurs between the skin and the potato. Make sure to peel that totally off.
2007-03-01 03:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that this article might be what you are concerned about.
"Besides the obvious nutritional reasons, British environmentalists have found another good reason to avoid potatoes: Evidence that genetically modified (GM) versions have been linked to cancer in rats."
I don't think that organically grown potatoes or regular farm grown potatoes are a danger.
2007-03-01 03:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do instant potatoes cause csncer
2016-01-29 09:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by Devoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh for cripes sake. What doesn't cause cancer? Anyway, something's gotta kill ya. So mash on potato lovers!
2007-03-01 03:33:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gosh I hope not I have been eating them since forever. Although sooner or later I am sure some report will come out saying they are bad for me. Just like all other good things....
2007-03-05 02:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by shafermeyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We's be eating potatoes for years her in Eire...
couple cases of scurvey but thats all brother...
2007-03-02 04:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not, as long as you don't deep fry them, cook them with loads of butter, or put fattening things on them.
2007-03-01 03:50:19 · answer #9 · answered by Guess Who 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but I've heard that they used to be used as a aphrodisiac back in the olden days, nice eh?
2007-03-01 03:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋