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Actually the skin of a potato has various benefits. First of all, it is known for its high fiber content which is essential in a healthy diet, whereas a medium size potato that weighs around 150g has a contains 3.5g of dietary fiber, compared to the same sized potato yet with its skin removed which has 2.3g of dietary fiber. In addition, they help in preventing cancer and Heart disease since they have antioxidants in them. The potato as well as its sking provide a good source of vitamin C, iron, calcium, vitamin B6, and potassium. Plus, the skin can be prepared in various delicious ways!!!!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. Not only is it possible to eat purple potatoes with the skin on, it is healthy. A lot of the nutrients are right below the skin and pealing the skin also peals away most of the nutrients.
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∙ 13y agoYes, a potato could be baked without its skin, simply by peeling the potato before baking it. However, the potato would dry out considerably more without its skin than with its skin, and by the time the center was baked, the outside of the potato probably would be inedible.
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∙ 12y agoyes you can, but i doesnt taste very good unless its cooked. hope i helped. =D
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∙ 13y agoIf you want to.
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Does eating a baked potato and not the skin consume less or more calories?
Not eating the skin means that you are eating less calories.
What are the good effects of potato chips?
The good effects of eating potato chips are getting a good appetite and good tasting. The bad parts of eating too much potato chips are gaining weight, getting fat, receiving diabetes, and sore throat.
Is eating the SKIN of CARROTS good for you?
its not bad for you.
Why is eating too many potato crisps not a good idea?
because it makes you fat
Does it hurt when the Japanese flesh eating eat your skin?
no it just feels good and its good for your skin but not good for your skin when the fish starts digging too deep
What is the possessive noun for potato?
The possessive of 'potato' is potato's. "I peeled the potato's skin off".
How did the disease potato blight affect the potato?
It rots the potato making it unfit for eating.
Is it okay to give a horse cooked potato skin?
If there is not a lot of grease or additives and spices that could upset his stomach I see no reason why he can't have a cooked potato skin. But remember, everything in moderation. If your horse is not used to eating things like this it's best to keep it to a minimum.
Do ants like eating potato?
Ants do indeed like to eat potatoes. Ants are frequently caught eating foods such as potato chips and potato salad.
Why does unrefrigerated potato salad make you sick?
If it is potato salad that is made with mayonnaise, then it spoils when not in the refrigerator and makes people sick. Not a good picnic food if you are out in the sun where it can get hot before eating.
Skin on or off when baking potato crusted salmon?
Usually skin on, with the potato crusting on the tender (opposite) side. The dish is cooked potato side down and served potato side up.
What is a big potato lead?
Eating a big potato with with butter and sour cream.
