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: 2	Zero Sugar Original Beef Je... Derby City Jerky Llc Zero Sugar Original Beef Jerky Sweetened With Stevia, Original Beef Derby City Jerky Llc	28.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.5g	13.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Zero Sugar Original Beef Jerky Sweetened With Stevia, Original Beef Details Ingredients: 17 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Nature's Soy, Soft Tofu Nature Soy, Inc. Nature's Soy, Soft Tofu Nature Soy, Inc.	91.0g	2.0g	1.0g	3.0g	6.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Nature's Soy, Soft Tofu Details Ingredients: 4 Other Meats Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Teriyaki Ahi Tuna Burgers Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Teriyaki Ahi Tuna Burgers Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	91.0g	3.0g	0.0g	1.5g	17.0g	3.0g	100
Full Name Teriyaki Ahi Tuna Burgers Details Ingredients: 20 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Keto Bread Lewis Bakeries Inc. Keto Bread Lewis Bakeries Inc.	28.0g	9.0g	8.0g	1.5g	5.0g	0.0g	40
Full Name Keto Bread Details Ingredients: 21 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Shiloh Farms Inc. Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Shiloh Farms Inc.	46.0g	28.0g	7.0g	0.5g	10.0g	0.0g	155
Full Name Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	Chicken Breast Fries Lunch Money Music, Inc. Chicken Breast Fries Lunch Money Music, Inc.	80.0g	16.0g	2.0g	9.0g	10.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Chicken Breast Fries Details Ingredients: 16 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Vegan Green Pesto Alla Geno... Greenleaf Music Inc. Vegan Green Pesto Alla Genovese Greenleaf Music Inc.	28.0g	3.0g	1.0g	12.0g	1.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Vegan Green Pesto Alla Genovese Details Ingredients: 15 Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Smoked Salmon Pate Canning It, Llc Smoked Salmon Pate Canning It, Llc	57.0g	1.0g	0.0g	9.0g	11.0g	1.0g	130
Full Name Smoked Salmon Pate Details Ingredients: 24 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Burgers With Quinoa & Kale,... Inland Market Premium Foods Burgers With Quinoa & Kale, Wild Salmon Inland Market Premium Foods	113.0g	6.0g	2.0g	13.0g	22.0g	0.0g	231
Full Name Burgers With Quinoa & Kale, Wild Salmon Details Ingredients: 29 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Atlantic Salmon, Peach Glazed Inland Market Premium Foods Atlantic Salmon, Peach Glazed Inland Market Premium Foods	142.0g	3.0g	0.0g	19.0g	28.0g	3.0g	305
Full Name Atlantic Salmon, Peach Glazed Details Ingredients: 18 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Atlantic Salmon Boneless Fi... Inland Market Premium Foods Atlantic Salmon Boneless Fillets, Apple Bourbon Inland Market Premium Foods	142.0g	1.0g	0.0g	19.0g	29.0g	1.0g	310
Full Name Atlantic Salmon Boneless Fillets, Apple Bourbon Details Ingredients: 11 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Cobia Boneless Fillets, Ter... Inland Market Premium Foods Cobia Boneless Fillets, Teriyaki Inland Market Premium Foods	142.0g	17.0g	0.0g	20.0g	22.0g	12.0g	345
Full Name Cobia Boneless Fillets, Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 11 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb Aldi Inc. Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb Aldi Inc.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	1.0g	80
Full Name Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb Details Ingredients: 7 Cheese Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Country Style Vegetable & B... Del Monte Foods Inc. Country Style Vegetable & Bean Blends Del Monte Foods Inc.	125.0g	12.0g	4.0g	0.0g	3.0g	2.0g	60
Full Name Country Style Vegetable & Bean Blends Details Ingredients: 18 Canned Vegetables Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Vanilla Bean Almond Protein... Nut Butter Concepts, Llc Vanilla Bean Almond Protein Powder Nut Butter Concepts, Llc	35.0g	13.0g	0.0g	2.5g	17.0g	5.0g	130
Full Name Vanilla Bean Almond Protein Powder Details Ingredients: 9 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Death Reaper Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc. Death Reaper Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.	28.0g	8.0g	0.0g	0.5g	11.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Death Reaper Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 28 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Quinoa Salad, Hearts Of Pal... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Quinoa Salad, Hearts Of Palm & Artichokes Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	105.0g	11.0g	3.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Quinoa Salad, Hearts Of Palm & Artichokes Details Ingredients: 16 Deli Salads Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Fat Free Refried Beans Harris Teeter Inc. Fat Free Refried Beans Harris Teeter Inc.	130.0g	19.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Fat Free Refried Beans Details Ingredients: 10 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Strawberry Flavored Mini Do... Hostess Brands, Llc Strawberry Flavored Mini Donuts Hostess Brands, Llc	43.0g	24.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	13.0g	180
Full Name Strawberry Flavored Mini Donuts Details Ingredients: 39 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Vegetarian Baked Beans Seas... Harris Teeter Inc. Vegetarian Baked Beans Seasoned With Brown Sugar And Spices Harris Teeter Inc.	130.0g	25.0g	6.0g	0.0g	6.0g	10.0g	130
Full Name Vegetarian Baked Beans Seasoned With Brown Sugar And Spices Details Ingredients: 10 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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