How Do You Cut Off The Green Parts Of Potatoes?
The next time you are preparing potatoes, more commonly known as “taters,” for your family’s meal; there are some precautionary measures you might want to take or risk suffering the consequences after consumption. For those of you peeling taters in your kitchen (or anywhere else in the house), please be certain to cut away any green spots on the potato itself. Not doing this prior to cooking or eating can lead to certain health problems. The green color indicates what’s known as glycolkaloids, which can cause gastro-intestinal pain, nauseau, vomitting, diarrhea, restlessness and mental confusion. Eliminating the green presence will ensure easier digestion for both you and anyone eating the prepared taters you make with dinner. Potatoes with widespread areas of green should be thrown out and not even considered as a part of the meal; that is, unless you are planning on feeding someone (or people) you really don’t care much for, who probably won’t be staying long after they’ve eaten anyw
