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: 33	Uncured Sopressata Crafted ... Hormel Foods Corporation Uncured Sopressata Crafted Plate Hormel Foods Corporation	78.0g	18.0g	0.0g	21.0g	15.0g	5.0g	320
Full Name Uncured Sopressata Crafted Plate Details Ingredients: 51 Lunch Snacks & Combinations Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Glazed Donut Holes Talerico Martin Corp. Glazed Donut Holes Talerico Martin Corp.	40.0g	22.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	14.0g	150
Full Name Glazed Donut Holes Details Ingredients: 34 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Peanut Butter Milk Chocolat... En R G Foods Llc Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Organic Cracker Bar En R G Foods Llc	42.0g	23.0g	2.0g	13.0g	0.0g	11.0g	220
Full Name Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Organic Cracker Bar Details Ingredients: 18 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Pinto Beans No Salt Added First International Health Foods Ltd. Pinto Beans No Salt Added First International Health Foods Ltd.	130.0g	17.0g	6.0g	0.5g	5.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Pinto Beans No Salt Added Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Organic Lentils Cachere Distributing Inc. Organic Lentils Cachere Distributing Inc.	158.0g	16.0g	5.1g	0.5g	9.0g	0.0g	111
Full Name Organic Lentils Details Ingredients: 3 Canned Soup Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Steel Cut Oats Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Steel Cut Oats Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	44.0g	29.0g	5.0g	3.0g	7.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Steel Cut Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Whole Grain Oat Flour Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Whole Grain Oat Flour Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	40.0g	26.0g	4.0g	3.0g	7.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Whole Grain Oat Flour Details Ingredients: 1 Flours & Corn Meal Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Korean Bbq Strips Of Premiu... Nash Finch Company Korean Bbq Strips Of Premium Cut Pork Jerky Nash Finch Company	28.0g	8.0g	0.0g	1.0g	11.0g	8.0g	90
Full Name Korean Bbq Strips Of Premium Cut Pork Jerky Details Ingredients: 12 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Bob's Red Mill, Whole Grain... Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Bob's Red Mill, Whole Grain Ivory Wheat Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	36.0g	27.0g	9.0g	0.5g	4.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Bob's Red Mill, Whole Grain Ivory Wheat Details Ingredients: 1 Flours & Corn Meal Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 63	Grill Style Beans , Steakho... Supervalu, Inc. Grill Style Beans , Steakhouse Recipe Supervalu, Inc.	130.0g	37.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	19.0g	179
Full Name Grill Style Beans , Steakhouse Recipe Details Ingredients: 17 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 63 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Original Pre Oiled Pita Kronos Foods Corp Original Pre Oiled Pita Kronos Foods Corp	91.0g	39.0g	0.0g	7.0g	7.0g	1.0g	260
Full Name Original Pre Oiled Pita Details Ingredients: 22 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 72	Hand Made Indo Pak Style Ta... Kronos Foods Corp Hand Made Indo Pak Style Tandoori Naan Kronos Foods Corp	85.0g	37.0g	0.0g	7.0g	7.0g	1.0g	240
Full Name Hand Made Indo Pak Style Tandoori Naan Details Ingredients: 22 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 72 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Luncheon Loaf Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Luncheon Loaf Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.	56.0g	3.0g	0.0g	10.0g	6.0g	2.0g	130
Full Name Luncheon Loaf Details Ingredients: 17 Canned Meat Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 29	Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Supervalu, Inc. Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Supervalu, Inc.	65.0g	15.0g	0.0g	7.0g	3.0g	12.0g	130
Full Name Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Details Ingredients: 14 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 29 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 65	Wg Chicken, Turkey Pepperon... Tasty Brands Llc Wg Chicken, Turkey Pepperoni & Cheese Tasty Brands Llc	136.36g	34.0g	0.0g	11.0g	21.0g	5.0g	310
Full Name Wg Chicken, Turkey Pepperoni & Cheese Details Ingredients: 50 Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps Branded Analysis 65 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Mini Banana Chocolate Chip ... Byerly Foods International Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Byerly Foods International	42.0g	21.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	14.0g	170
Full Name Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Details Ingredients: 38 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 40 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: 74	Original Perfect Pita Kronos Foods Corp Original Perfect Pita Kronos Foods Corp	88.0g	38.0g	0.0g	7.0g	7.0g	1.0g	250
Full Name Original Perfect Pita Details Ingredients: 22 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 73	Ham And Cheese On Wheat Bread Home Fresh Foods, Inc. Ham And Cheese On Wheat Bread Home Fresh Foods, Inc.	150.0g	40.0g	2.0g	9.0g	21.0g	0.0g	341
Full Name Ham And Cheese On Wheat Bread Details Ingredients: 58 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 73 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Multi Grain Fajita Style To... Hormel Foods Corporation Multi Grain Fajita Style Tortillas Hormel Foods Corporation	50.0g	24.0g	5.0g	4.5g	4.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Multi Grain Fajita Style Tortillas Details Ingredients: 28 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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