One of the never ending searches for all performance athletes is to find that perfect concoction of foods and rituals which will help them bring out their best during and after the event. Every single physical body is unique and hence the needs are unique as well. But practically every single physical body has common core needs as well. These common core elements can be taken and customized to match the individual needs. One such smoothie recipe which I have seen work extremely effectively is the one listed below, especially when taken 30-90 minutes before long rides. Ingredients: Nuts/Seeds (Soaked overnight, or least a few hours) 1. Chia/hemp/flax 2.Almonds 3.Walnuts 4.Chia seeds Probiotics 5.Sauer-Kraut Berries 6.Blueberries 7.Strawberries Vegetables 8.Beetroot (ideally steamed) 9. Greens 10. celery 11. broccoli (ideally steamed) - skip it if you have broccoli sprouts - sprouts are ~ 100X more nutrient dense Sprouts 12.One or more o...