Is raw potato bad for you?

The August 2006 issue of the Journal of Food Science looked at three of the enzyme inhibitors found in raw potatoes and how they decreased during cooking. These substances tend to be in the peel, so you might consider removing the peel. You'll also lose some of the nutrients, but it's a reasonable trade. read more

Ordinarily, a potato contains only small amounts of both. However, sprouted or green potatoes can have unusually high quantities of solanine. Solanine causes diarrhea, nausea, cramping, headaches and in extreme cases organ failure and death. Green potatoes should not be eaten, either raw or cooked. read more

Green potatoes and especially potato sprouts, should never be eaten. Cooking does not deactivate these toxins. The raw potato also contains antinutrients that act as enzyme (protease) inhibitors. This might be a consideration if you don't eat well and crunching on raw spuds is a regular part of your diet. read more

If you fail to cook your potato before you eat it you will consume these bacteria along with your meal which can cause abdominal cramps, fever, diarrhea or vomiting. 3. Digestion Problems Raw potatoes are harder for your body to digest because it is harder to break down the cell walls to gain access to the starch. read more