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: 26	Organic Brown Lentils Aurora Products Organic Brown Lentils Aurora Products	45.0g	27.0g	13.0g	0.5g	12.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Organic Brown Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Light Sundried Tomato Flatb... T. Marzetti Company Light Sundried Tomato Flatbread T. Marzetti Company	53.0g	17.0g	9.0g	2.5g	9.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Light Sundried Tomato Flatbread Details Ingredients: 31 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Roasted Salted Sesame Sticks Setton International Foods Inc Roasted Salted Sesame Sticks Setton International Foods Inc	40.0g	18.0g	2.0g	15.0g	4.0g	0.0g	220
Full Name Roasted Salted Sesame Sticks Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Carb Balance Whole Wheat St... Mission Foods Inc Carb Balance Whole Wheat Street Tacos Tortillas Mission Foods Inc	47.0g	21.0g	15.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Carb Balance Whole Wheat Street Tacos Tortillas Details Ingredients: 16 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Bioitalia, Organic Navy Beans Ranchero De Lux Bioitalia, Organic Navy Beans Ranchero De Lux	130.0g	19.0g	7.0g	1.0g	10.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Bioitalia, Organic Navy Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	Cheese Mozzarella, Provolon... New York Frozen Foods Inc. Cheese Mozzarella, Provolone & Parmesan Olde World Ciabatta Rolls New York Frozen Foods Inc.	47.0g	15.0g	1.0g	6.0g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Cheese Mozzarella, Provolone & Parmesan Olde World Ciabatta Rolls Details Ingredients: 30 Frozen Bread & Dough Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Caramel Apple Crumb Pie Patron Saint Records Caramel Apple Crumb Pie Patron Saint Records	149.0g	60.0g	1.9g	17.0g	5.0g	0.0g	399
Full Name Caramel Apple Crumb Pie Details Ingredients: 32 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Judi Cakes, Cream Cheese Po... Cowrind Studios, Inc. Judi Cakes, Cream Cheese Poundcake, Caramel Sea Salt, Caramel Sea Salt Cowrind Studios, Inc.	80.0g	27.0g	0.0g	16.0g	2.0g	27.0g	250
Full Name Judi Cakes, Cream Cheese Poundcake, Caramel Sea Salt, Caramel Sea Salt Details Ingredients: 32 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 83	White Fudge Covered Golden ... Hostess Brands, Llc White Fudge Covered Golden Cake With Creamy Filling Hostess Brands, Llc	72.0g	43.0g	0.0g	13.0g	2.0g	35.0g	330
Full Name White Fudge Covered Golden Cake With Creamy Filling Details Ingredients: 42 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 83 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Beef Jerky, Teriyaki, Teriyaki Oberto Sausage Company Beef Jerky, Teriyaki, Teriyaki Oberto Sausage Company	28.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.5g	10.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Beef Jerky, Teriyaki, Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 14 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 91	Pepperoni & Mozzarella Chee... Moms Wholesale Foods Inc. Pepperoni & Mozzarella Cheese Roll Moms Wholesale Foods Inc.	128.0g	48.0g	0.0g	21.0g	17.0g	6.0g	460
Full Name Pepperoni & Mozzarella Cheese Roll Details Ingredients: 51 Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Branded Analysis 91 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Organic Root Veggie Burgers... Dew Drink Eat Well, Llc Organic Root Veggie Burgers, Root Veggie Dew Drink Eat Well, Llc	91.0g	19.0g	3.0g	7.0g	3.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Organic Root Veggie Burgers, Root Veggie Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 67	Fabi Saa, Mix Quinoa Grains Lenox Corporation Fabi Saa, Mix Quinoa Grains Lenox Corporation	185.0g	39.0g	5.0g	4.0g	8.0g	0.0g	222
Full Name Fabi Saa, Mix Quinoa Grains Details Ingredients: 2 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 67 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Old El Paso, Medium Queso B... Italian Rose Company Old El Paso, Medium Queso Blanco, Bacon Chipotle, Bacon Chipotle Italian Rose Company	30.0g	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	1.0g	80
Full Name Old El Paso, Medium Queso Blanco, Bacon Chipotle, Bacon Chipotle Details Ingredients: 39 Cheese Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Organic Black Rice Veggie B... Dew Drink Eat Well, Llc Organic Black Rice Veggie Burgers, Black Rice Dew Drink Eat Well, Llc	91.0g	21.0g	3.0g	7.0g	4.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Organic Black Rice Veggie Burgers, Black Rice Details Ingredients: 16 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 29	Organic Original Veggie Bit... Dew Drink Eat Well, Llc Organic Original Veggie Bites, Original Dew Drink Eat Well, Llc	85.0g	18.0g	3.0g	8.0g	3.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Organic Original Veggie Bites, Original Details Ingredients: 11 Frozen Prepared Sides Branded Analysis 29 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	Organic Sprouted Wheat Flour The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Organic Sprouted Wheat Flour The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.	39.0g	24.0g	4.0g	0.5g	5.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Organic Sprouted Wheat Flour Details Ingredients: 1 Flours & Corn Meal Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Pudding Cake, Louisiana Crunch Brookshire Grocery Company Pudding Cake, Louisiana Crunch Brookshire Grocery Company	57.0g	29.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	18.0g	190
Full Name Pudding Cake, Louisiana Crunch Details Ingredients: 91 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Extra Tender Teriyaki Meat ... Link Snacks, Inc. Extra Tender Teriyaki Meat Snacks Link Snacks, Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9.0g	5.0g	70
Full Name Extra Tender Teriyaki Meat Snacks Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Edamame Foodology Llc Edamame Foodology Llc	71.0g	8.0g	4.0g	3.0g	9.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Edamame Details Ingredients: 1 Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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