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 (whole) 2.Hemp 3. Flax (whole) Probiotics 5.Sauer-Kraut. Or raw fresh purple and green cabbage Berries (keep qty low to keep overall sugar on lower end . say 1 tsp for a large 20oz serving) 6.Blueberries 7.Strawberries Vegetables 8.Beetroot 9. Greens 10. celery 11. broccoli - skip it if you have broccoli ...