Just curious if there were benefits
2007-09-27 12:59:59 · 6 answers · asked by johnjamesrambo1978 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Everybody forgot to mention that the skin is loaded with good fiber and it also tastes better than a peeled potato. Even as a kid, I always wondered why anybody would go to the trouble to peel a potato. The only thing I can think of is its a poor quality one, but I know that folks just peel them because of habit and ignorance.
2007-09-27 14:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only benefit would be to people who need to cut down on potassium , and they not only need to peel the potato but soak it in water for at least an hour and then drain and change the water ,before cooking.
2007-09-27 13:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very few. The peel is actually more nutritious than the potato itself.
2007-09-27 13:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. Leave the skin on. Lots of good vitamins!
2007-09-27 13:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no benefits but you would be reducing the levels of many nutrients, the skin on many fruits and vegetables is very healthy.
2007-09-27 13:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the skin has a green color, it could be poisonous.
2007-09-27 13:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by black57 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋