Here’s How Coffee Beans Benefits Your Health
Here’s How Coffee Beans Benefits Your Health
The beneficial compound that’s commonly associated with coffee beans is caffeine, which is known for its powerful antioxidant properties. However, coffee beans also contain other beneficial compounds, such as chlorogenic acid, diterpenes and melanoidins, to name a few.
The amount of beneficial compounds in a cup of coffee may vary according to the coffee bean variety, roasting degree and brewing method. Together, they contribute to the following health benefits:
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Helps protect against Type 2 diabetes Consuming black, unsweetened coffee at least three times a day may help inhibit the onset of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Korean Journal of Family Medicine. |
Helps lower the risk for Parkinson’s disease A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that higher caffeine intake from drinking coffee is linked to a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease. |
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Helps improve liver health Coffee beans may help promote healthy liver function by reducing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, fibrosis and cirrhosis. It may also help keep the hepatitis C virus from replicating. |
Helps improve heart health According to a study published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure, consuming two 8-ounce servings of coffee per day may help reduce the risk of heart failure. |
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Helps reduce the risk for certain types of cancer A meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Cancer suggests that drinking coffee may help reduce the risk for bladder, breast, colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic and prostate cancers, among others. |
Helps fight against obesity According to a study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, green coffee bean extract may help fight obesity by regulating adipogenesis and lipid metabolism-related genes and proteins. |
Other Uses of Coffee Beans
In addition to brewing coffee beans, you can also use these humble seeds for many other purposes, such as:
- Exfoliating your skin: Mix a spoonful of used coffee ground with a small amount of olive oil and/or other essential oils to make an organic and inexpensive exfoliant.
- Freshening up the air: Place bowls of coffee grounds around your house, such as in your kitchen, to help deodorize unpleasant smells.
You can also use ground coffee beans to help get rid of fleas from your pets, repel insects, repair scratches on dark wood furniture, and clean hard-to-remove stains from pots, pans and kitchen tools.
How to Roast Coffee Beans on Your Own
Learning how to roast and grind coffee beans at home is a handy culinary skill, and also gives you better control of the roast level, so you can make a cup of coffee that perfectly suits your taste. Here’s how to roast coffee beans, according to
The Kitchen
- Place the green coffee beans in a pan and put the pan over medium heat. Stir the beans constantly throughout the entire roasting process to make sure that they’re evenly heated.
- Wait for the coffee beans to crack and smoke, around five minutes. Continue stirring, and check the beans’ color frequently.
- Once the beans turn the color that you desire, remove the pan from the heat and pour the beans immediately into a chilled bowl. Stir constantly for three minutes.
- Rotate the bowl to cool down the beans quickly, then transfer them to a colander and sift out the hulls.
You can grind the coffee beans as soon as they have cooled, but it’s best to wait until the next day before you do so. You can use a grinder, food processor, regular blender or immersion blender for grinding the coffee beans. Simply process the beans using the device of your choice until it reaches the grind consistency that your desire.
You can also grind the seeds manually using a mortar and pestle, rolling pin, hammer, or hand mincer. Be sure to store the roasted and ground coffee beans in an opaque, airtight container at room temperature to preserve its freshness and flavor.
Try Making This Keto-Friendly Recipe Using Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans
If you have a batch of freshly roasted and ground coffee beans in your home, you can use it to brew a delicious cup of coffee or if you want to take it a notch higher, try making this easy, keto-approved coffee recipe
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Ingredients: |
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1 mug freshly brewed coffee |
1 tablespoon grass fed butter (raw if possible) |
1 tablespoon coconut oil |
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Procedure:
- Put the butter, coconut oil and brewed coffee in a blender, and then blend for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Pour in a mug and serve immediately.
Coffee Skincare
Using coffee grounds on the skin is a growing as one of the best skincare regimen for cellulite! Finally something that truly diminishes the look cellulite. Can you believe its so simple? Just brew ypur coffee and mix several parts coffee grounds with coconut or olive oil and massage into skin 10 minutes besire showering. Wash clean and enjoy!
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What to Keep in Mind When Brewing Coffee Beans
Since coffee beans are among the most heavily pesticide-sprayed crops, you should only buy them from trusted organic sources to ensure that they’re free from harmful chemicals. Choose coffee beans that smell and taste fresh, and avoid using chlorine-bleached filters when brewing them at home, as they contain harmful disinfection byproducts that may contaminate your cup of coffee.
Do not add sugar, cream and other sweeteners and flavorings to your drink. Adding these ingredients into your coffee not only negates its potential health benefits, but it may also put you at risk of insulin resistance.
Additionally, be careful not to overindulge in coffee, since consuming 10 or more cups of it in a day may lead to unpleasant side effects. It’s also important to note that coffee is not recommended for pregnant and/or breastfeeding women because of its caffeine content.
Enjoy your cup of Joe and dont forget the grounds!
Salisha
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