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: 44	100% Whole Grain Old Fashio... Winco Foods, Inc. 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned Oats Winco Foods, Inc.	40.0g	27.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Frozen Mixed Vegetables Farida Frozen Mixed Vegetables Farida	80.0g	12.0g	4.0g	0.0g	3.0g	3.0g	60
Full Name Frozen Mixed Vegetables Details Ingredients: 3 Frozen Vegetables Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Vegetarian Baked Beans In A... Topco Associates, Inc. Vegetarian Baked Beans In A Sweet Brown Sugar Sauce Topco Associates, Inc.	130.0g	25.0g	6.0g	0.0g	6.0g	10.0g	130
Full Name Vegetarian Baked Beans In A Sweet Brown Sugar Sauce Details Ingredients: 11 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Hot Beef Jerky Link Snacks, Inc. Hot Beef Jerky Link Snacks, Inc.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.5g	15.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name Hot Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 16 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese ... Cape Seafood Llc Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese With Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs, Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs Cape Seafood Llc	227.0g	10.0g	0.0g	33.0g	10.0g	2.0g	379
Full Name Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese With Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs, Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs Details Ingredients: 53 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Garden Salad With Chicken &... The Kroger Co. Garden Salad With Chicken & Bacon Salad Kit, Chicken & Bacon The Kroger Co.	163.0g	13.0g	1.0g	26.0g	14.0g	0.0g	341
Full Name Garden Salad With Chicken & Bacon Salad Kit, Chicken & Bacon Details Ingredients: 96 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	White Lighting Chicken Chili Fresh Food Manufacturing White Lighting Chicken Chili Fresh Food Manufacturing	265.0g	15.0g	2.9g	9.0g	15.0g	0.0g	199
Full Name White Lighting Chicken Chili Details Ingredients: 40 Chili & Stew Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Bread Pudding Palobe International, Inc. Bread Pudding Palobe International, Inc.	227.0g	48.0g	0.9g	12.0g	13.0g	0.0g	350
Full Name Bread Pudding Details Ingredients: 40 Puddings & Custards Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes New Desserts, Inc. Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes New Desserts, Inc.	57.0g	32.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	23.0g	210
Full Name Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes Details Ingredients: 37 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Original Flatbread Made Wit... Fit & Active Original Flatbread Made With 100% Whole Wheat Fit & Active	53.0g	16.0g	9.0g	1.5g	9.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Original Flatbread Made With 100% Whole Wheat Details Ingredients: 21 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 25	Tofu In Sunrice Sauce Sunrice, Llc Tofu In Sunrice Sauce Sunrice, Llc	113.0g	13.0g	0.0g	11.0g	21.0g	9.0g	231
Full Name Tofu In Sunrice Sauce Details Ingredients: 16 Other Meats Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Ciabatta Enriched Rolls American Bakers Cooperative Ciabatta Enriched Rolls American Bakers Cooperative	76.0g	38.0g	1.0g	2.0g	7.0g	0.0g	210
Full Name Ciabatta Enriched Rolls Details Ingredients: 19 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Peanut Butter & Jelly Organ... Theo Chocolate, Inc. Peanut Butter & Jelly Organic Cups Theo Chocolate, Inc.	38.0g	19.0g	0.0g	13.0g	4.0g	15.0g	210
Full Name Peanut Butter & Jelly Organic Cups Details Ingredients: 16 Candy Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
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: 54	Donut Holes Crumb Associated Food Stores, Inc. Donut Holes Crumb Associated Food Stores, Inc.	52.0g	28.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	12.0g	200
Full Name Donut Holes Crumb Details Ingredients: 47 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Kala Beautiful Beans Simply... Bush Brothers And Company Kala Beautiful Beans Simply Peppered Crisps 0.75 Oz Bush Brothers And Company	21.0g	11.0g	4.0g	4.0g	5.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Kala Beautiful Beans Simply Peppered Crisps 0.75 Oz Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit/Nuts/Seeds Combination Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Green Power Protein Shake F... Nextfoods Llc Green Power Protein Shake From Concentrate Nextfoods Llc	240.0ml	20.0g	0.0g	1.0g	8.0g	16.0g	130
Full Name Green Power Protein Shake From Concentrate Details Ingredients: 20 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Kala Beautiful Beans Sea Sa... Bush Brothers And Company Kala Beautiful Beans Sea Salt And Vinegar Crunch 0.75 Oz Bush Brothers And Company	21.0g	11.0g	4.0g	4.0g	5.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Kala Beautiful Beans Sea Salt And Vinegar Crunch 0.75 Oz Details Ingredients: 7 Fruit/Nuts/Seeds Combination Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Kala Beautiful Beans Sea Sa... Bush Brothers And Company Kala Beautiful Beans Sea Salt And Vinegar Crunch 5 Oz. Bush Brothers And Company	30.0g	15.0g	5.0g	6.0g	7.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Kala Beautiful Beans Sea Salt And Vinegar Crunch 5 Oz. Details Ingredients: 7 Fruit/Nuts/Seeds Combination Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Showboat Vegetarian Beans I... Bush Brothers And Company Showboat Vegetarian Beans In Tomato Sauce 112 Oz Bush Brothers And Company	130.0g	25.0g	6.0g	0.0g	5.0g	7.0g	130
Full Name Showboat Vegetarian Beans In Tomato Sauce 112 Oz Details Ingredients: 10 Vegetables Prepared/Processed Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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