The Heart Attack Diet • 159 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
- Cooking potatoes in a fire can be nostalgic and delicious, but be cautious of carbonizing the skins which can make them somewhat inedible
- Potato skins contain solanine, a natural pesticide, which in large amounts can be harmful or even fatal
- Traditional advice to peel potatoes before cooking might have some merit, as skin contains the majority of solanine, a toxic substance