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	White Small Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation White Small Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	45.0g	28.0g	11.0g	0.5g	9.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name White Small Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Microwave Popcorn, Extra Ch... P & P Distributing, Inc. Microwave Popcorn, Extra Cheese P & P Distributing, Inc.	33.0g	18.0g	3.0g	10.0g	3.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Microwave Popcorn, Extra Cheese Details Ingredients: 6 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Light Red Kidney Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation Light Red Kidney Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	45.0g	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	10.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Light Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Flatbreads T. Marzetti Company Flatbreads T. Marzetti Company	55.0g	22.0g	15.0g	2.0g	10.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Flatbreads Details Ingredients: 24 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Banana Bar Cream Cheese Icing Lunds Inc Banana Bar Cream Cheese Icing Lunds Inc	85.0g	40.0g	0.0g	15.0g	2.0g	32.0g	300
Full Name Banana Bar Cream Cheese Icing Details Ingredients: 38 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Lime Chipotle Schnuck Markets, Inc. Lime Chipotle Schnuck Markets, Inc.	30.0g	3.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	2.0g	90
Full Name Lime Chipotle Details Ingredients: 4 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Birthday Cupcakes Frosted Y... Hostess Brands, Llc Birthday Cupcakes Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Hostess Brands, Llc	92.0g	61.0g	0.0g	13.0g	2.0g	47.0g	360
Full Name Birthday Cupcakes Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Details Ingredients: 63 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Black Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation Black Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	48.0g	30.0g	12.0g	0.0g	10.0g	1.0g	160
Full Name Black Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Lima Large Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation Lima Large Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	49.0g	31.0g	9.0g	0.0g	11.0g	4.0g	170
Full Name Lima Large Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Whole Grain Organic White Q... International Golden Foods Inc Whole Grain Organic White Quinoa International Golden Foods Inc	43.0g	27.0g	3.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Whole Grain Organic White Quinoa Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 33	Orville Redenbachers Light ... Conagra Brands Inc Orville Redenbachers Light Butter Popcorn Conagra Brands Inc	31.0g	20.0g	3.0g	5.0g	3.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Orville Redenbachers Light Butter Popcorn Details Ingredients: 9 Snacks Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	Turkey Club Half Sub Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Turkey Club Half Sub Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.	227.0g	47.0g	4.1g	15.0g	37.0g	0.0g	479
Full Name Turkey Club Half Sub Details Ingredients: 59 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Giant Eagle, Large Lima Beans Giant Eagle, Inc. Giant Eagle, Large Lima Beans Giant Eagle, Inc.	48.0g	30.0g	9.0g	0.0g	10.0g	4.0g	160
Full Name Giant Eagle, Large Lima Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Italian Seasoned Chicken, B... Ahold Usa, Inc. Italian Seasoned Chicken, Bell Peppers, White Beans Onions And Quinoa Links Ahold Usa, Inc.	68.0g	5.0g	1.0g	2.0g	10.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Italian Seasoned Chicken, Bell Peppers, White Beans Onions And Quinoa Links Details Ingredients: 13 Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Organic Black Beans Green Chemical Products Inc. Organic Black Beans Green Chemical Products Inc.	38.0g	23.0g	15.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	70
Full Name Organic Black Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	Green Lentils Heritage Beans Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Green Lentils Heritage Beans Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	53.0g	32.0g	18.0g	1.0g	13.0g	0.0g	190
Full Name Green Lentils Heritage Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Roundy's, Fiber Active, Bra... Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Roundy's, Fiber Active, Bran Cereal Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc.	30.0g	25.0g	14.0g	1.0g	2.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Roundy's, Fiber Active, Bran Cereal Details Ingredients: 17 Cereal Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 14	Chicken Mole Juanita's Foods, Inc. Chicken Mole Juanita's Foods, Inc.	245.0g	7.0g	0.0g	6.0g	24.0g	1.0g	179
Full Name Chicken Mole Details Ingredients: 20 Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners Branded Analysis 14 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	French Vanilla Flavored Sim... Safeway, Inc. French Vanilla Flavored Simply Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream Safeway, Inc.	82.0g	23.0g	0.0g	5.0g	4.0g	19.0g	150
Full Name French Vanilla Flavored Simply Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream Details Ingredients: 23 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 29	Blue Bunny, Premium Ice Cre... Wells Enterprises, Inc. Blue Bunny, Premium Ice Cream, Butter Peacan, Butter Peacan Wells Enterprises, Inc.	66.0g	15.0g	0.0g	9.0g	3.0g	13.0g	150
Full Name Blue Bunny, Premium Ice Cream, Butter Peacan, Butter Peacan Details Ingredients: 18 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 29 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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