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: 48	Powdered Mini Donuts Hostess Brands, Llc Powdered Mini Donuts Hostess Brands, Llc	43.0g	25.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	12.0g	190
Full Name Powdered Mini Donuts Details Ingredients: 38 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Vitarroz, Seasoned Rice Wit... Vitarroz International Foods Llc Vitarroz, Seasoned Rice With Black Beans Vitarroz International Foods Llc	65.0g	41.0g	1.0g	0.5g	9.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Vitarroz, Seasoned Rice With Black Beans Details Ingredients: 12 Flavored Rice Dishes Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Signature Collection Assort... Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) Ag Signature Collection Assorted Chocolates, Fudge Swirl Milk Chocolate Truffle,... Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) Ag	28.0g	13.0g	0.0g	12.0g	2.0g	12.0g	170
Full Name Signature Collection Assorted Chocolates, Fudge Swirl Milk Chocolate Truffle, Dark Chocolate Heart With Dark Filling, White Chocolate Truffle, White Chocolate Stracciatella Cube, Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffle, Dark Chocolate Truffle, Milk Chocolate Cappuccino Heart, Extra Dark Chocolate Truffle Details Ingredients: 15 Chocolate Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 33	Beef Tenderloin Wrapped In ... Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Beef Tenderloin Wrapped In Pastry Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	80.0g	18.0g	1.0g	15.0g	6.0g	0.0g	230
Full Name Beef Tenderloin Wrapped In Pastry Details Ingredients: 52 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Streit's, 100% Whole Wheat ... Aron Streit Inc. Streit's, 100% Whole Wheat Matzos Aron Streit Inc.	28.0g	23.0g	4.0g	0.5g	4.0g	0.0g	110
Full Name Streit's, 100% Whole Wheat Matzos Details Ingredients: 1 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Organic Black Beans Cadia Organic Black Beans Cadia	130.0g	21.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Organic Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Crunchy Peanut Butter & Sea... Raw Indulgence, Ltd. Crunchy Peanut Butter & Sea Salt Bar With Raw Superfoods Raw Indulgence, Ltd.	46.0g	17.0g	0.0g	13.0g	11.0g	2.0g	190
Full Name Crunchy Peanut Butter & Sea Salt Bar With Raw Superfoods Details Ingredients: 11 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Red Kidney Beans Whole Foods Market, Inc. Red Kidney Beans Whole Foods Market, Inc.	45.0g	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	10.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Mini Croissants, Cream Cheese Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Mini Croissants, Cream Cheese Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	42.0g	19.0g	0.0g	6.0g	3.0g	7.0g	140
Full Name Mini Croissants, Cream Cheese Details Ingredients: 59 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 79	Red Velvet Cake Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Red Velvet Cake Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	76.0g	41.0g	0.0g	16.0g	3.0g	25.0g	310
Full Name Red Velvet Cake Details Ingredients: 49 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 79 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Mild Butter Masala With Bas... Jayden, Inc. Mild Butter Masala With Basmati Pilaf Rice 90 Second Veg Curry Bowl Jayden, Inc.	280.0g	69.0g	5.9g	12.0g	10.0g	0.0g	440
Full Name Mild Butter Masala With Basmati Pilaf Rice 90 Second Veg Curry Bowl Details Ingredients: 18 Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Baby Lima Beans Pro Hats Baby Lima Beans Pro Hats	85.0g	17.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name Baby Lima Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Frozen Vegetables Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Asian Style Chicken For Let... Glencourt Inc. Asian Style Chicken For Lettuce Wraps Glencourt Inc.	198.0g	12.0g	0.0g	11.0g	20.0g	8.0g	220
Full Name Asian Style Chicken For Lettuce Wraps Details Ingredients: 57 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	High Fiber Carb Lean Tortillas Ole Mexican Foods, Inc. High Fiber Carb Lean Tortillas Ole Mexican Foods, Inc.	28.0g	10.0g	7.0g	1.0g	3.0g	0.0g	30
Full Name High Fiber Carb Lean Tortillas Details Ingredients: 17 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Orville Redenbachers Simply... Conagra Brands Inc Orville Redenbachers Simply Salted Popcorn, 19.74 Oz Conagra Brands Inc	35.0g	18.0g	3.0g	11.0g	2.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Orville Redenbachers Simply Salted Popcorn, 19.74 Oz Details Ingredients: 4 Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Central American Red Beans Goya Foods, Inc. Central American Red Beans Goya Foods, Inc.	124.0g	20.0g	5.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	110
Full Name Central American Red Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Chicken Meatballs Aidells Sausage Company Chicken Meatballs Aidells Sausage Company	64.0g	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g	9.0g	4.0g	130
Full Name Chicken Meatballs Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Branded Analysis 10 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 81	Old Fashioned Cherry Crisp Gregory's Foods, Inc. Old Fashioned Cherry Crisp Gregory's Foods, Inc.	100.0g	41.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	30.0g	230
Full Name Old Fashioned Cherry Crisp Details Ingredients: 23 Other Frozen Desserts Branded Analysis 81 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Premium Cuts Of Beef Jerky ... Link Snacks, Inc. Premium Cuts Of Beef Jerky Meat Snack, 7 Select Bold Cracked Pepper Link Snacks, Inc.	35.0g	10.0g	0.0g	1.0g	11.0g	9.0g	100
Full Name Premium Cuts Of Beef Jerky Meat Snack, 7 Select Bold Cracked Pepper Details Ingredients: 12 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Orville Redenbachers Kettle... Conagra Brands Inc Orville Redenbachers Kettle Korn Popcorn, 8.7 Oz Conagra Brands Inc	34.0g	18.0g	2.0g	10.0g	2.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Orville Redenbachers Kettle Korn Popcorn, 8.7 Oz Details Ingredients: 7 Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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