Smoothies pair well with Devs

When I learned that the new QL HQ would have a juicer and a Vitamix blender, I was beyond stoked how much we valued health and wellness. I abide by the maxim: "Crazy sexy bodies make crazy sexy art" and have whipped up goodness in the blender since high school and juicing daily for the past four years. I was eager to pour up the goodness for the QL crew and fuel our creative output with power food.

Often, I'll dream up smoothie concoctions on my morning hikes up Sanitas based on what I know is in the fridge for the week. It's part of my daily allowance of 6 Impossible things before breakfast.

The first time we had a smoothie cheers at morning standup was a sweet moment. The QL Smoothies fast became Ingrid's secret training elixir. With rides at lightning speed, she championed her weekly training rides in no time flat. The good chocolates around the office help, too.

"Because of Ali's smoothies, I'm now the Wednesday training ride champion. Because of Ali's chocolate supply, I got 50% of my daily allowance for iron yesterday." - Ingrid

"My Quick Left diet now consists of morning smoothies, afternoon fresh-pressed juice and dark chocolate. If you think that doesn't boost serotonin and dopamine levels (both of which increase alertness, concentration and just plain happiness), you're crazy." - Becca

Additionally, I also stock the fridge with fresh organic foods for an alkaline diet because clear brainpower needs clear blood to carry oxygen to fuel it. Getting the nutrients necessary to perform at peak brain-body-power is oft forgotten when you're headdown in codespace all day. Moreover, being well sourced and energized with a clean diet increases productivity - and makes for ease and flow of ideas.

But don't take my word for it. Here's the word straight from the devs about how this helps us build amazing things on the interwebs:

"I like to graze all day, so having the kitchen stocked with snacks has been a beautiful thing for me.  I love the fact that most of the snacks aren't what I normally buy (read: are healthier than I normally buy).  I can put my head down and focus on being productive instead of trying to ignore a grumbling stomach." - Bing

"The Quick Left crew has inspired me to live life to the fullest. They have helped me realize that when I feel my best, I put my best foot forward into everything I do - and that feels awesome." - Jessica

"The delicious smoothies help me look forward to each morning. Also, having a fridge stocked with healthy food lets me stay in the code zone if I want to work over lunch, without worrying about running down the street or dealing with ordering." - David

"The simple substitution of a Chipotle Burrito with something delicious and sustainable from the fridge can add hours of extra productivity to each afternoon." - Crazy Sexy Dev