Pinole is a traditional Mexican semi-finished product. It is roasted ground corn mixed with roasted cocoa, sugar and cinnamon. Western audience got familiarized with in a bestseller Born To Run by McDouglas. Although it is not a particularly tasty mix, there must be a reason why Rarámuri runners, considered the best long-distance runners in the world, use it for centuries. Probably the balance between nutrients and its digestion provides good results.