Coffee Bean

Health Benefits:

Aids in weight loss
Aphrodisiac
Combats fatigue
Diuretic
Lowers blood pressure
May reduce risk of diabetes
Provides energy

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 cup; Calories: 2; Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Carbs: 0g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: 0g; Potassium: 0%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 0%DV; Calcium: 0%DV; Iron: 0%

Did You Know?

• Coffee beans are naturally dense in antioxidants including chlorogenic acid
• Chlorogenic acids from green coffee bean extract can help lower high blood pressure and may also aid weight loss
• Individuals who drink coffee regularly showed a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
• Brazil is the world's biggest producer of coffee by a wide margin, followed by Vietnam and Colombia

Ways to Eat:

• As a drink
• In/on baked goods

Farming Trivia:

• Coffee beans are actually the pits of berries
• Hawaii is known for their Kona coffee which is widely exported and popular around the world
• There are two kinds of beans; Arabica and Robusta