Coffee beans are an excellent source of antioxidants and can be used in both savory and sweet recipes, including dry rubs. Furthermore, coffee beans contain vital vitamins like riboflavin and magnesium – however eating whole coffee beans alone could damage teeth due to being hard to chew.

Roasted coffee beans have an unpleasant bitter flavor that many don’t appreciate, so their beans are often used to produce other coffee-related products such as granola, coffee powder and coffee-flavored ice cream. These products are often promoted as healthy snacks because of their lower levels of fat, sugar and caffeine – plus they provide a quick energy boost as the beans contain the same caffeine found in regular cups of brewed coffee!

Consuming raw coffee beans may be possible, but may be difficult and unpleasant to digest. Unroasted beans often possess an earthy-woody flavor which is difficult to chew on, as well as lacking caramelized flavors created during roasting. Furthermore, unroasted beans may lead to stomach upset and be an imminent choking hazard.

As long as roasted coffee beans are eaten in moderation and do not come into direct contact with other beverages or being swallowed whole, it should be considered safe for consumption. It’s essential that one keep track of how many beans have been consumed to avoid exceeding the maximum daily allowance of caffeine – this amount varies based on both species of bean and method used when brewing coffee.

Consumption of coffee beans has numerous health benefits that are directly tied to its polyphenol component – chlorogenic acids in particular – which help reduce inflammation, prevent heart disease and diabetes as well as provide antioxidant protection that improves cognitive performance while lowering cancer risks.

Coffee has also been shown to have positive impacts on our gut microbiome. Studies have revealed that its phenolic acids can stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria which help improve digestive health, helping promote regularity and avoid constipation. Furthermore, caffeine stimulates our central nervous system increasing focus and alertness which proves especially useful during exercise to increase endurance and increase performance.