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(Message started by: madmat on Aug 25th, 2005, 9:50pm)

Title: Green Potatos
Post by madmat on Aug 25th, 2005, 9:50pm
Hi All,

I was once telling a group about my CH when an old lady (who I thought was nuts) came up and told me not to eat green potatos.  I smiled and thought that she had reached new heights that day.

Two years later my wife tells me after a particularly bad CH, that the previous night we had green potatos for dinner.  I've also recalled that many CH's have hit me after having chips (fries), and we all know that fast food joints would not care about using green potatos.

Anyway I know that everyone is different and even my triggers are more complex than just potatos, but I thought that it might be helpful for others to consider.

Matt.  

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by clarence on Aug 25th, 2005, 10:48pm
Thanks for the heads up man.  I hadn't thought of that one, and I mean really, who would?  Unless you were a crazy old lady.  Glad you found at least one of your triggers.

Casey

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by floridian on Aug 26th, 2005, 9:24am
Solanine in potatos is toxic.

from Wikipedia:

"When potato tubers are exposed to light, they turn green and increase glycoalkaloid production. This is a natural defense to help prevent the uncovered tuber from being eaten. The green colour is from chlorophyll, and is itself harmless. However, it is an indication that increased level of solanine and chaconine may be present.

Solanine poisoning is primarily displayed by gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, headaches and dizziness. Hallucinations, loss of sensation, and paralysis, fever, jaundice, dilated pupils and hypothermia have been reported in more severe cases."

I wouldn't be suprised to learn it is a trigger.

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by BobG on Aug 26th, 2005, 9:33am
Interesting.

I am an eater of spuds, fried, mashed and frenched.
But, I wonder, who was it that first pulled one from the dirt and thought "Hmmm, interesting root. I think I'll put it in my mouth".

P.S. Idaho potatoes come from Nevada.  ;)

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by Bob P on Aug 26th, 2005, 11:06am
Green potatoes give me gas, which gives my wife headaches.

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by BobG on Aug 26th, 2005, 11:19am

on 08/26/05 at 11:06:23, Bob P wrote:
Green potatoes give me gas, which gives my wife headaches.


I don't know why she stays with you!

::)

Bye, I'm getting off work now. I have an 11 day weekend and
I'm going to Vegas.

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by mcf69 on Aug 26th, 2005, 11:26am
Interesting, I always knew green potatoes were toxic, but didn't know they triggered headaches, thanks for the info

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by tenacious on Aug 29th, 2005, 7:18pm

on 08/26/05 at 11:06:23, Bob P wrote:
Green potatoes give me gas, which gives my wife headaches.



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Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by thomas on Aug 30th, 2005, 1:09pm
Well, it looks like it was worth getting out of bed today.

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by burnt-toast on Aug 31st, 2005, 10:54am

on 08/26/05 at 11:26:02, mcf69 wrote:
Interesting, I always knew green potatoes were toxic, but didn't know they triggered headaches, thanks for the info


That's an important thing for everyone to know.  Green potatoes - are toxic and should be avoided at all times.  

Hard to believe its just where a potatoe was exposed to the sun when growing that causes them to go toxic.

Tom

Title: Re: Green Potatos
Post by sandie99 on Sep 1st, 2005, 12:17pm

on 08/30/05 at 13:09:46, thomas wrote:
Well, it looks like it was worth getting out of bed today.

;;D

That was interesting, Matt. Thanks for sharing that!
I'm not a great fan of potatoes, so there's another reason for me to avoid them... ;;D

Sanna



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