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: 32	Act Ii, Microwave Popcorn, ... Conagra Foods Snack Foods Group Act Ii, Microwave Popcorn, Butter Conagra Foods Snack Foods Group	42.5g	21.0g	4.0g	9.0g	3.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Act Ii, Microwave Popcorn, Butter Details Ingredients: 7 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Hickory Smoked Sweet Hickor... Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Hickory Smoked Sweet Hickory Flavor With Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans Stater Bros. Markets Inc.	113.0g	27.0g	5.0g	0.0g	7.0g	9.0g	140
Full Name Hickory Smoked Sweet Hickory Flavor With Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans Details Ingredients: 18 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Brown Rice Protein Powder, ... Growing Naturals Brown Rice Protein Powder, Chocolate Growing Naturals	34.0g	5.0g	1.0g	0.0g	24.0g	2.0g	120
Full Name Brown Rice Protein Powder, Chocolate Details Ingredients: 9 Cereal Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Orange Sweet Rolls Tasty Baking Company Orange Sweet Rolls Tasty Baking Company	68.0g	37.0g	0.0g	6.0g	3.0g	18.0g	220
Full Name Orange Sweet Rolls Details Ingredients: 45 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Blackbeard's, Sweet & Zesty... T&L Distributing Co. Inc. Blackbeard's, Sweet & Zesty Beef Jerky T&L Distributing Co. Inc.	28.0g	8.0g	0.0g	1.0g	11.0g	7.0g	90
Full Name Blackbeard's, Sweet & Zesty Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 20 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Movie Theater Butter Simply... Conagra Brands, Inc. Movie Theater Butter Simply Gourmet Popping Corn Conagra Brands, Inc.	35.0g	18.0g	3.0g	10.0g	2.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Movie Theater Butter Simply Gourmet Popping Corn Details Ingredients: 6 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Organic Great Northern Beans Cadia Organic Great Northern Beans Cadia	130.0g	20.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	111
Full Name Organic Great Northern Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	Tavern Bread Tasty Blend Foods, Inc. Tavern Bread Tasty Blend Foods, Inc.	38.0g	30.0g	10.0g	0.0g	3.0g	15.0g	130
Full Name Tavern Bread Details Ingredients: 17 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Black Pepper Glazed Salmon Inland Market Premium Foods Black Pepper Glazed Salmon Inland Market Premium Foods	113.0g	3.0g	0.0g	13.0g	21.0g	2.0g	220
Full Name Black Pepper Glazed Salmon Details Ingredients: 14 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	Vanilla Bean Round Sammies ... Oregon Ice Cream, Llc Vanilla Bean Round Sammies Ice Cream Sandwich Oregon Ice Cream, Llc	65.0g	23.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	14.0g	170
Full Name Vanilla Bean Round Sammies Ice Cream Sandwich Details Ingredients: 20 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Kentucky Style Bourbon Chic... Lisa Produce Kentucky Style Bourbon Chicken Skewers Lisa Produce	113.0g	6.0g	0.0g	3.5g	22.0g	5.0g	150
Full Name Kentucky Style Bourbon Chicken Skewers Details Ingredients: 35 Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Tostitos, Party Size Tortil... Frito Lay Company Tostitos, Party Size Tortilla Chips Scoops, Fajita, Fajita Frito Lay Company	28.0g	19.0g	1.0g	7.0g	2.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Tostitos, Party Size Tortilla Chips Scoops, Fajita, Fajita Details Ingredients: 22 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	White Cheddar Puffs Steve Silver Company White Cheddar Puffs Steve Silver Company	30.0g	16.0g	0.0g	9.0g	3.0g	2.0g	160
Full Name White Cheddar Puffs Details Ingredients: 16 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 30 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: 36	Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Bre... Jenuwine Articals, Inc. Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets Chicken Breast Patty Fritters With Rib... Jenuwine Articals, Inc.	85.0g	17.0g	1.0g	10.0g	10.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Dinosaur Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets Chicken Breast Patty Fritters With Rib Meat Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 97	Banana Muffin Hostess Brands, Llc Banana Muffin Hostess Brands, Llc	113.0g	50.0g	0.0g	18.0g	5.0g	27.0g	380
Full Name Banana Muffin Details Ingredients: 30 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 97 BSI (High) 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: 68	Pesto Pasta Bowl Ideas & More Pesto Pasta Bowl Ideas & More	253.0g	35.0g	0.0g	24.0g	13.0g	4.0g	329
Full Name Pesto Pasta Bowl Details Ingredients: 16 Other Deli Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Carolina Reaper Premium Bee... J&K Distributors Carolina Reaper Premium Beef Brisket J&K Distributors	28.0g	4.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	4.0g	60
Full Name Carolina Reaper Premium Beef Brisket Details Ingredients: 33 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Sea Salt & Vinegar Organic ... Snyder's Lance, Inc. Sea Salt & Vinegar Organic Potato Chips Snyder's Lance, Inc.	28.0g	17.0g	1.0g	7.0g	2.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Sea Salt & Vinegar Organic Potato Chips Details Ingredients: 13 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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