{"id":172709,"date":"2019-03-07T13:24:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T13:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=172709"},"modified":"2019-03-07T13:24:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T13:24:43","slug":"is-it-safe-to-eat-coffee-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2019\/03\/07\/is-it-safe-to-eat-coffee-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Eat Coffee Beans?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyclists love coffee. Some love it so much they want to eat the coffee beans! Is that as crazy as it sounds or is there something to it? Let\u2019s look at the differences between drinking and eating the products of a coffee plant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee plant and usually they are dried, roasted, and brewed to make coffee. But what if you cover the roasted coffee beans in chocolate instead of brewing them? You might get a similarly delicious treat. But is it safe to eat?<\/p>\n

It is the same thing with a twist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Coffee beans are basically a more concentrated version of coffee because there\u2019s no water to dilute them. They contain pretty much the same spectrum of substances, including nutrients, caffeine, and stomach irritants. The key difference is that eating the beans may lead to a more rapid absorption of caffeine in your mouth. Both beneficial and negative effects of coffee are amplified.<\/p>\n

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You may prefer a lighter roast with more caffeine in the morning before demanding mental work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are two possible problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The two common issues that coffee causes can be intensified when eating coffee beans, so it\u2019s extra important to be aware of them. Firstly, caffeine and other compounds called catechols present in coffee beans have been shown to increase stomach acid. That can in turn lead to heartburn and other types of stomach discomfort. And secondly, caffeine can lead to sleep problems which can last up to 9.5 hours after consumption in people who are sensitive to it.<\/p>\n

The usual benefits apply, only faster<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just like drinking coffee, eating coffee beans gets you a big antioxidant and caffeine boost. On average, 8 coffee beans carry an amount of caffeine equivalent to one espresso. The interesting thing is that your body will absorb the caffeine more quickly, so beware. Based on observations, coffee drinking is linked to a huge variety of health benefits like reduced risk of heart disease, some cancers, brain disorders, and many more illnesses. These observations do not prove causation and even if they did, we don\u2019t have the same data for coffee bean consumption, so don\u2019t expect miracles.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s not much you can do about the taste you prefer, but you can always choose the right roast for the right occasion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, how many beans can you eat in one sitting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It depends largely on your caffeine tolerance. Most people can handle up to 200 mg in a single dose and up to 400 mg a day. This is equivalent to roughly 5 espressos per day or a doubleshot in one sitting. The amount of caffeine in coffee beans changes based on size and duration of roasting. Also, Robusta coffee beans contain around twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans. On average, chocolate-covered coffee beans contain around 12 mg of caffeine each.<\/p>\n

That means you should be able to eat up to 33 chocolate-covered coffee beans a day when it comes to caffeine content, provided you avoid all other sources of caffeine. Just don\u2019t forget about all the added sugar in the chocolate glaze.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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