What are Smooth Ride foods?

Smooth Ride foods are foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber (4g+) or protein+fat (8g+) for gradual blood sugar rise. There are 43,940 foods tagged as Smooth Ride in our database, helping you identify options that match this blood sugar impact profile.

How do Smooth Ride foods affect blood sugar levels?

Smooth Ride foods are characterized by complex carbs with fiber for gentle glucose release. The fiber and complex carbohydrates slow glucose absorption, creating a gentle, sustained rise in blood sugar that's easier for your body to manage.

Why choose Smooth Ride foods over other categories?

Smooth Ride foods offer specific benefits including steady energy, improved satiety, better glucose control. Compared to refined carbs, Smooth Ride foods offer the benefits of carbohydrates with better blood sugar control due to their fiber and nutrient content.

How can I incorporate Smooth Ride foods into my meals?

Popular Smooth Ride foods include Oatmeal, Quinoa, Sweet Potato. Perfect as breakfast staples, pre-workout meals, or as the carbohydrate base for balanced dinners with protein and vegetables.

Are there any risks or things to watch for with Smooth Ride foods?

Generally safe for most people, but portion control is still important as these foods do contain carbohydrates that affect blood sugar.

Where can I find the full list of Smooth Ride foods on Badlow?

You can explore all Smooth Ride foods by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.

Smooth Ride Foods | Complex Carbs & Fiber for Gradual Glucose Rise

Foods with complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber (4g+) or protein+fat (8g+) for gradual blood sugar rise

BSI	Food	Serving	Carbs	Fiber	Fat	Protein	Sugars	Calories
BSI: 22	Cento Red Kidney Beans, 19 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Cento Red Kidney Beans, 19 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Cento Red Kidney Beans, 19 Oz Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cento Black Beans, 19 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Cento Black Beans, 19 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	21.0g	6.0g	1.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Cento Black Beans, 19 Oz Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Low Sodium Organic Ceci Bea... Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Low Sodium Organic Ceci Beans Chick Peas Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	20.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Low Sodium Organic Ceci Beans Chick Peas Details Ingredients: 3 Canned Vegetables Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Low Sodium Organic Red Kidn... Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Low Sodium Organic Red Kidney Beans Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Low Sodium Organic Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Ceci Beans Chick Peas Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Ceci Beans Chick Peas Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	20.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	111
Full Name Ceci Beans Chick Peas Details Ingredients: 3 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cento Black Beans, 15.5 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Cento Black Beans, 15.5 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	21.0g	6.0g	1.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Cento Black Beans, 15.5 Oz Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Cento Pinto Beans, 15.5 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc. Cento Pinto Beans, 15.5 Oz Alanric Food Distributors, Inc.	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Cento Pinto Beans, 15.5 Oz Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 14	Lupini Beans Strasner's Bar B Que Lupini Beans Strasner's Bar B Que	35.0g	11.0g	3.0g	5.0g	14.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Lupini Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 14 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 14	Spinach & Herbs Large Wraps Ole Mexican Foods, Inc. Spinach & Herbs Large Wraps Ole Mexican Foods, Inc.	71.0g	24.0g	17.0g	2.0g	8.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Spinach & Herbs Large Wraps Details Ingredients: 20 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 14 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 33	647 Original English Muffins Schmidt Baking Company 647 Original English Muffins Schmidt Baking Company	57.0g	28.0g	11.0g	0.5g	5.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name 647 Original English Muffins Details Ingredients: 23 Frozen Bread & Dough Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Red Kidney Beans Lieber's Red Kidney Beans Lieber's	130.0g	19.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	111
Full Name Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 6 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Organic Protein 21 G Powder... Orgain, Inc. Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Horchata, Horchata Orgain, Inc.	46.0g	16.0g	9.0g	5.0g	21.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Horchata, Horchata Details Ingredients: 16 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Organic Protein 21 G Powder... Orgain, Inc. Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Strawberries 'N Cream, Strawberries 'N Cream Orgain, Inc.	46.0g	15.0g	8.0g	5.0g	21.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Organic Protein 21 G Powder, Strawberries 'N Cream, Strawberries 'N Cream Details Ingredients: 16 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Shredded Wheat Bite Size Ce... Wakefern Food Corporation Shredded Wheat Bite Size Cereal Wakefern Food Corporation	60.0g	48.0g	8.0g	1.5g	7.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Shredded Wheat Bite Size Cereal Details Ingredients: 2 Cereal Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 84	General Tso's Chicken Fully... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. General Tso's Chicken Fully Cooked Crispy Tempura White Chicken Meat With Gen... Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	140.0g	43.0g	0.0g	10.0g	10.0g	22.0g	290
Full Name General Tso's Chicken Fully Cooked Crispy Tempura White Chicken Meat With General Tso's Sauce Packet Details Ingredients: 45 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 84 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Hardwood Smoked Teriyaki Be... Oberto Sausage Company Hardwood Smoked Teriyaki Beef Jerky Oberto Sausage Company	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	1.0g	11.0g	5.0g	70
Full Name Hardwood Smoked Teriyaki Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 16 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Organic Plant Based Protein... Orgain, Inc. Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Choco... Orgain, Inc.	46.0g	15.0g	2.0g	4.0g	21.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Creamy Chocolate Fudge Details Ingredients: 17 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Organic Plant Based Protein... Orgain, Inc. Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic + Fiber 8 G Powder, Fr... Orgain, Inc.	46.0g	15.0g	8.0g	5.0g	21.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Organic Plant Based Protein 21 G, Sugar 0 G, Prebiotic + Fiber 8 G Powder, Fruity Cereal, Fruity Cereal Details Ingredients: 16 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 29	Strawberries 'N Cream Flavo... Orgain, Inc. Strawberries 'N Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder Orgain, Inc.	46.0g	16.0g	0.0g	5.0g	21.0g	1.0g	180
Full Name Strawberries 'N Cream Flavored Sport Protein Powder Details Ingredients: 16 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 29 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Organic Protein Powder, Chu... Orgain, Inc. Organic Protein Powder, Churro Caramel Swirl, Churro Caramel Swirl Orgain, Inc.	46.0g	15.0g	8.0g	5.0g	21.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Organic Protein Powder, Churro Caramel Swirl, Churro Caramel Swirl Details Ingredients: 16 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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