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: 62	Organic Barley Glencourt Inc. Organic Barley Glencourt Inc.	45.0g	37.0g	5.0g	0.5g	5.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Organic Barley Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Bar, Lemon First Row Software Publishing Bar, Lemon First Row Software Publishing	40.0g	18.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g	12.0g	130
Full Name Bar, Lemon Details Ingredients: 14 Wholesome Snacks Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Kettle Korn Pop Up Bowl Gou... Conagra Brands, Inc. Kettle Korn Pop Up Bowl Gourmet Popping Corn Conagra Brands, Inc.	34.0g	18.0g	2.0g	10.0g	2.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Kettle Korn Pop Up Bowl Gourmet Popping Corn Details Ingredients: 7 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Organic Baked Beans, Maple ... Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Organic Baked Beans, Maple & Onion Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.	130.0g	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	7.0g	10.0g	140
Full Name Organic Baked Beans, Maple & Onion Details Ingredients: 12 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Equal Exchange Chocolates, ... Equal Exchange, Inc. Equal Exchange Chocolates, Organic Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Coconut Equal Exchange, Inc.	37.0g	18.0g	1.0g	18.0g	0.0g	14.0g	230
Full Name Equal Exchange Chocolates, Organic Dark Chocolate, Coconut, Coconut Details Ingredients: 5 Chocolate Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Productos Maya, Black Beans Jr Frisco Inc. Productos Maya, Black Beans Jr Frisco Inc.	35.0g	22.0g	6.0g	0.5g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Productos Maya, Black Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Maeda En, Red Bean Ice Crea... G. T. Japan, Inc. Maeda En, Red Bean Ice Cream, Azuki, Azuki G. T. Japan, Inc.	70.0g	19.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	15.0g	140
Full Name Maeda En, Red Bean Ice Cream, Azuki, Azuki Details Ingredients: 17 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Amazonas Rainforest Product... Amazonas Imports, Inc. Amazonas Rainforest Product, Salvatorian Red Beans Amazonas Imports, Inc.	44.0g	27.0g	7.0g	0.0g	10.0g	2.0g	160
Full Name Amazonas Rainforest Product, Salvatorian Red Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Toasted Oats Cereal Market Basket Inc. Toasted Oats Cereal Market Basket Inc.	41.0g	30.0g	3.0g	3.0g	5.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Toasted Oats Cereal Details Ingredients: 13 Cereal Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Jalapeo Grass Fed Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc. Jalapeo Grass Fed Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	0.5g	10.0g	4.0g	70
Full Name Jalapeo Grass Fed Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 17 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Petite Maple Butterhorns United States Bakery Petite Maple Butterhorns United States Bakery	42.0g	22.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	13.0g	160
Full Name Petite Maple Butterhorns Details Ingredients: 48 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Hanover, Bean Essentials, P... Hanover Foods Corporation Hanover, Bean Essentials, Pink Beans Hanover Foods Corporation	90.0g	26.0g	14.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	140
Full Name Hanover, Bean Essentials, Pink Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Frozen Vegetables Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 25	Organic Chicken Nuggets, Ch... Elevation Brands Llc Organic Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Elevation Brands Llc	87.0g	14.0g	1.0g	14.0g	12.0g	0.0g	230
Full Name Organic Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Organic Pinto Beans Cadia Organic Pinto Beans Cadia	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Organic Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Condal, Pinto Beans Condal Distributors Inc. Condal, Pinto Beans Condal Distributors Inc.	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Condal, Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Condal, Red Kidney Beans Condal Distributors Inc. Condal, Red Kidney Beans Condal Distributors Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Condal, Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Organic Red Kidney Beans Cadia Organic Red Kidney Beans Cadia	130.0g	20.0g	8.1g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Organic Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Chicken Flavored Bean Soup Mix Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Chicken Flavored Bean Soup Mix Stater Bros. Markets Inc.	38.0g	23.0g	13.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	80
Full Name Chicken Flavored Bean Soup Mix Details Ingredients: 27 Other Soups Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Beer Battered Real White Ch... Rich Products Corporation Beer Battered Real White Cheddar Cheese And Mozzarella In A Crispy Cheese Sticks Rich Products Corporation	77.0g	20.0g	0.0g	18.0g	10.0g	2.0g	280
Full Name Beer Battered Real White Cheddar Cheese And Mozzarella In A Crispy Cheese Sticks Details Ingredients: 36 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Sriracha Honey Free Range T... Think Jerky, Llc Sriracha Honey Free Range Turkey Jerky Think Jerky, Llc	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.5g	12.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name Sriracha Honey Free Range Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 17 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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