There are ongoing debates around the health benefits of drinking coffee and the controversy on green coffee beans. They gained popularity as a weight-loss supplement after being featured on "The Dr Oz Show".
Green coffee beans have high levels of chlorogenic acid which is thought to have several health benefits. This compound gets destroyed if the beans are roasted to form regular coffee beans. Green coffee doesn't taste like traditional black coffee flavour as its beans are not roasted.These beans are a boon for those who want to lose weight naturally without any side effects. Green coffee not only helps in weight loss but also boosts metabolism due to the high level of antioxidants. Green coffee is also thought to be useful in lowering high blood pressure, obesity, Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes but more evidence is required.
The beans extract is sold in the form of capsules and can be found online or in health stores. It is also readily available in the form of beans or powder.
Green coffee is slightly bitter in taste and can be flavoured by adding honey or cardamom.
Method to prepare green coffee from beans:
Ingredients
- Whole green coffee beans (1 tsp)
- Water (1.5 cups)
Steps
- Take the green coffee beans and wash them in running water to remove any dust or other particles over beans.
- Then, soak the beans in the water (amount of water required for drinking coffee).
- Let the beans boil in the water for at least 10 minutes along with continuous stirring.
- Then, switch off the gas and leave the beans in the water for 10-15 minutes.
- Then, pour the water into a cup by filtering through a sieve to separate the beans and enjoy the green coffee.
Method to prepare green coffee from beans powder:
Ingredients
- Green coffee beans powder (1 tsp)
- Water (1 cup)
Steps
- Add the green coffee beans powder to the boiling water and stir it for at least 10 minutes and keep the remaining powder for future use.
- Then, switch off the gas and leave the mixture for 10-15 minutes.
- Then, pour the water into a cup by filtering through a sieve and drink the green coffee.
Green coffee can be taken empty stomach in the morning as well as afternoon.
