What is Green Coffee & Why Should You Drink It?

Have you heard of green coffee yet? It’s a unique, brewed drink that’s gaining popularity.

The green coffee movement stems from a desire to get the most health benefits of coffee beans and the belief that green might be superior to brown when it comes to coffee’s benefits. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of green coffee.

The difference between green bean coffee and regular coffee

The first thing you need to understand to appreciate green coffee is the difference between green coffee beans and the beans most coffee lovers crave.

What is green coffee? Green coffee beans aren’t anything special. They’re really just the same beans you know. Green coffee is simply made from raw coffee beans.

So why do you want to drink a brew made from unroasted coffee beans?

Holistic health advocates embrace green coffee for the simple reason that it’s natural and safe to use as a health tonic. All the ingredients in organic green coffee beans are free from processing. This is why they retain so many more health benefits than traditional roasted and brewed coffee.

Because of the potential health benefits, green coffee is most often sold as an exact but you can buy the whole beans and enjoy them as a drink, the same way you would a standard cup of coffee. Just know that the flavor is more like a herbal tea than it is like a shot of espresso.

Before we get into all the benefits of green coffee, you should know that although coffee made from raw beans has a fairly different chemical profile than brewed coffee made from roasted beans, it is still coffee and still has caffeine. In fact, although it has about the same amount of caffeine as regular coffee, there is some evidence that caffeine content may be slightly higher in green beans.

Top 8 green coffee benefits that can boost your sex life

It is well known that coffee beans contain chlorogenic acids. And many nutrition experts believe it is chlorogenic acids that offer many of coffee’s health benefits.

However, when coffee beans are roasted, much of these acid compounds are lost. But on the flip side, it is the roasting that gives coffee its distinct flavor. This means that, although green coffee retains all the health benefits, it doesn’t offer the robust flavors and aromas we’ve come to love from our coffee. But that doesn’t seem to be stopping green coffee from taking off.

Appetite-suppressant

Cravings are the worst thing for any person wishing to lose weight. Regular coffee drinkers often reach for a cup of java for this very reason–most people in barista jobs will tell you this is why many of their customers come for a fix.

However, green coffee is much a stronger appetite suppressant than roasted coffee. So choosing green coffee can help control hunger cravings, and give the body a chance to consume its fat deposits to help you achieve your most sexy self.

May offer fat-burning potential

Helping to suppress appetites doesn’t appear to be the only potential green coffee has to support weight loss. There is some evidence that green coffee may boost fat-burning potential. In one lab study, it reduced body fat in obese mice. However, there are no good human studies to measure how well green coffee works to help us burn fat.

May boost metabolism

It’s thought that the chlorogenic acids in green coffee may help increase metabolism. Research demonstrates that they can have a positive impact on the metabolic rate of rats but it is unclear to what extent drinking green coffee can boost human metabolism.

Rich in antioxidants that keep you looking and feeling young

The clorogenic acids found in green coffee are powerful antioxidants. They are recognized as anti-inflammatory and beneficial to the nervous system. They’re also recognized as anti-aging and beneficial to skin health.

Immunity booster

All coffee is considered good for the immune system. However, the higher the coffee is in chlorogenic acids, the better it is for giving immunity a boost. This puts green coffee on top. In addition to the previously mentioned ability of these antioxidants to help reduce inflammation, the chlorogenic acids in coffee protect against neurological disease and are considered anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Good for circulation

There is evidence that green coffee can improve blood circulation. In addition to improving blood pressure, it may improve the elasticity of arteries.

May reduce blood sugar levels

Results have varied on the impact of green coffee on blood sugar levels. However, when examining the research collectively, it does appear that green coffee may have a positive effect on blood sugar and may even help those who struggle with diabetes.

May act as a natural detoxifier

The chlorogenic acids in green coffee are also known as naturally detoxifying. According to green coffee gurus, these powerful antioxidants help clean the liver of toxins. Research supports the notion that green coffee can support healthy liver function.

To use it as an aphrodisiac

Like regular java, the green version of coffee beans are aphrodisiac. The caffeine in these beans will give your energy a boost when you’re in the mood for games of love. And like brewed coffee, the drink can help elevate mood.

It has an acquired taste so it might not be a drink to spring on someone at a romantic meal. But if you and your lover enjoy a regular green coffee habit together, you can increase aspects of libido and sexual performance naturally as a couple.

Summary

While some of the claims on green coffee’s health benefits need further investigation, it is fair to conclude that this unique coffee bean drink is an antioxidant-rich choice for anyone looking to boost immunity and overall wellness.

It may not be the best choice as a weight loss aid but it definitely offers all the benefits of traditional coffee to your sexual life and more. With its ability to boost energy and circulation and help slow down the signs of aging, it is a good beverage choice for sexual health.

As a brewed drink, green coffee is a unique and beneficial replacement for your standard cup of joe. Just don’t be fooled by the fact that green coffee tastes more like herbal tea than your traditional cup of joe. This coffee drink still contains a punch of caffeine and should be enjoyed in moderation. Individuals interested in using green coffee extract as a health supplement should check with a doctor before starting use.

About the author:Mike Anderson is a head writer for Barista Buzz, coffee aficionado and expert on the Australian coffee industry. He’s also a huge proponent of green coffee.

Edited by Amy Reiley: This article was reviewed and edited with additional research provided by Amy Reiley, Certified Nutrition Coach

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