Many people know that green coffee boosts the metabolism and stimulates fat burning. Dr. Oz, known from the Oprah Winfrey Show, made green coffee immensely popular by people trying to reduce their weight. All over the world green coffee has become known for its health benefits. Green coffee can help you when you want to slim down. Green coffee boosts your metabolism and gives you energy.

What is green coffee?
Green coffee beans are unroasted coffee beans. During roasting many nutrients are lost. Green coffee beans are raw and therefore healthier than roasted coffee beans. Ground green coffee beans can be used as an infusion.

Chlorogenic acid in green coffee
Green coffee contains among other things caffeine, antioxidants and chlorogenic acids. Tea made from green coffee also contains these healthy ingredients. Click here for more on chologenic acid.

Chlorogenic acid is assumed to stimulate  fat burning. It is known that chlorogenic acid reduces the risk of diabetes 2. Chlorogenic acid reduces the release of glucose in the blood stream after a meal which can lead to an improved glucose metabolism.

Green coffee is rich in antioxidants. Vitamins E and C are examples of antioxidants. In the body, antioxidants capture free radicals. Free radicals are aggressive substances that can damage cells and can in the long run cause cancer and cardiovascular disease. Antioxidants are also found in fruits and vegetables. Coffee beans are the seeds of the fruit of the coffee bush. Not surprising that coffee beans contain antioxidants!

Green tea also contains caffeine. A moderate amount of caffeine improves concentration and helps fight fatigue. Caffeine is also thought to help  weight loss. When coffee is drunk in moderation it stimulates the metabolism. Tea made from green coffee has the same health benefits.

Green coffee for losing weight
Many website, health food stores and other stores sell green coffee as a means to lose weight. Usually, what is being sold is  an extract of green coffee mixed with other ingredients. Besides natural ingredients like green tea, often additives like artificial flavoring, sugar of anti-caking agents are added. So instead of buying green coffee you end up with a bunch of additives you didn’t ask for and don’t need.