Is it okay to occasionaly eat the skin of a baked potato?

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   Jangaplanetposted 14 years ago

   Is it okay to occasionaly eat the skin of a baked potato?

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   Mrs. Spinklerposted 14 years ago

   Yes it is, the skin of potato's are supposed to hold lots of nutrients for you.  So eat up.

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   duffsmomposted 14 years ago

   Absolutely, I always do.  It can be the best part.

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   Ancillottiposted 14 years ago

   Of course not. Since it is clean, with no need to worry, you'll only be improving your health if you do!

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   mariahpooposted 14 years ago

   It is more then okay to eat them occasionally. I know some people do no really like the flavor of the skin. The skin is very good for you full of nutrients and antioxidants.
   
   This question reminds me of an episode of "Its Always sunny in Philadelphia". The one where they were peeling apples.

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   J.S.Matthewposted 14 years ago

   I prefer to eat potatoes with the skin on it!
   
   JSMatthew~

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   Rooskayaposted 14 years ago

   Yes, it's OK to eat the skin of a baked potato provided that the potato is clean enough to be baked.The skin enhances the taste of potato.

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   nightwork4posted 14 years ago

   from what i understand, it's the healthiest part of a potato so i would say it's a darn good idea.

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   Just Ask Susanposted 14 years ago

   There are great nutrients in the skin. I always leave the peel on a potato even when having mashed. I wrote a hub on this subject.

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    AmrilRadzmanposted 14 years ago

    Why occasionally? why not often? that's the best part btw, it's good for our it has around 2g of fibre, way more than lots of whole grain beads

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    Kamalesh050posted 14 years ago

    Yes, you can eat the skin of a baked potato and it is good for you. The skin has a lot of nutrients in it . You can eat the skin as often as you like.

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    WhiteHotToddyposted 14 years ago

    Of course it is okay... I suggest you try a plate of baked potato skins covered in low fat cheddar cheese, and then served with light sour cream and chives.

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    61MTposted 14 years ago

    Yes, the skin is fine to eat.  I don't eat it very much because it is not my favorite.

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