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: 61	Whole Grain Sorghum Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Whole Grain Sorghum Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	51.0g	39.0g	8.0g	1.0g	5.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Whole Grain Sorghum Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 61 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Perky Jerky, Tasty Teriyaki... Perky Jerky Llc Perky Jerky, Tasty Teriyaki Turkey Perky Jerky Llc	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	0.5g	10.0g	6.0g	70
Full Name Perky Jerky, Tasty Teriyaki Turkey Details Ingredients: 10 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 25	Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Natgood Operation Llc Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Natgood Operation Llc	70.0g	13.0g	0.0g	11.0g	2.0g	6.0g	125
Full Name Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Details Ingredients: 18 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 59	Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Safeway, Inc. Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Safeway, Inc.	61.0g	30.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g	19.0g	180
Full Name Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Details Ingredients: 103 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 59 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Southwest Caesar Dressing Arcobasso Foods, Inc. Southwest Caesar Dressing Arcobasso Foods, Inc.	30.0g	2.0g	0.0g	11.0g	1.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Southwest Caesar Dressing Details Ingredients: 36 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Spam, Teriyaki Hormel Foods Corporation Spam, Teriyaki Hormel Foods Corporation	56.0g	5.0g	0.0g	12.0g	7.0g	4.0g	160
Full Name Spam, Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 16 Canned Meat Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Organic Sourdough Dinner Rolls Schwartz Brothers Bakery Organic Sourdough Dinner Rolls Schwartz Brothers Bakery	50.0g	32.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Organic Sourdough Dinner Rolls Details Ingredients: 12 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Everything Gluten Free Norw... Sigdal Inc. Everything Gluten Free Norwegian Crispbread Sigdal Inc.	24.0g	10.0g	5.0g	9.0g	4.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Everything Gluten Free Norwegian Crispbread Details Ingredients: 11 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Teriyaki Beef Tender Bites Link Snacks, Inc. Teriyaki Beef Tender Bites Link Snacks, Inc.	28.0g	4.0g	0.0g	1.5g	10.0g	4.0g	70
Full Name Teriyaki Beef Tender Bites Details Ingredients: 15 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Chicken Salad Snack Tray Wi... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Chicken Salad Snack Tray With Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Cheddar Cheese, G... Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	85.0g	12.0g	0.0g	16.0g	11.0g	5.0g	240
Full Name Chicken Salad Snack Tray With Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Cheddar Cheese, Grapes, And Olive Oil & Sea Salt Crackers Details Ingredients: 53 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Mango Habanero Grass Fed Be... S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc. Mango Habanero Grass Fed Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	0.5g	10.0g	4.0g	70
Full Name Mango Habanero Grass Fed Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 15 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 73	Chicken & White Bean Chili Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Chicken & White Bean Chili Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	454.0g	44.0g	6.8g	8.2g	36.0g	6.0g	141
Full Name Chicken & White Bean Chili Details Ingredients: 35 Other Deli Branded Analysis 73 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 58	Organic Chicken Brown Rice,... Healthverve Food Manufacturing Usa, Inc. Organic Chicken Brown Rice, Chicken Healthverve Food Manufacturing Usa, Inc.	108.0g	34.0g	5.0g	1.5g	4.0g	0.0g	165
Full Name Organic Chicken Brown Rice, Chicken Details Ingredients: 7 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce Raley's Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce Raley's	125.0g	9.0g	0.0g	11.0g	1.0g	3.0g	140
Full Name Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce Details Ingredients: 45 Butter & Spread Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 0	Pork Lau Lau With Vegetable... Island Pork Producers Coop Pork Lau Lau With Vegetables, Pork With Vegetables Island Pork Producers Coop	255.0g	5.0g	5.1g	26.0g	14.0g	0.0g	311
Full Name Pork Lau Lau With Vegetables, Pork With Vegetables Details Ingredients: 9 Other Meats Branded Analysis 0 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Rich In Fiber Lentils Unified Grocers, Inc. Rich In Fiber Lentils Unified Grocers, Inc.	35.0g	23.0g	7.0g	0.5g	8.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Rich In Fiber Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Reduced Sodium Light Red Ki... Hanover Foods Corporation Reduced Sodium Light Red Kidney Beans Hanover Foods Corporation	130.0g	22.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	3.0g	111
Full Name Reduced Sodium Light Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 8 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Chili Beans Pinto Beans In ... Harris Teeter Inc. Chili Beans Pinto Beans In Chili Sauce Harris Teeter Inc.	130.0g	21.0g	4.9g	1.5g	0.0g	2.0g	120
Full Name Chili Beans Pinto Beans In Chili Sauce Details Ingredients: 19 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 3	Hot & Spicy Premium Select ... C P Processing Co. Hot & Spicy Premium Select Pork And Beef Meat Sticks C P Processing Co.	28.0g	2.0g	0.0g	12.0g	10.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Hot & Spicy Premium Select Pork And Beef Meat Sticks Details Ingredients: 17 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 3 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Salmon Fillets Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc. Salmon Fillets Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc.	159.0g	10.0g	0.0g	34.0g	28.0g	4.0g	450
Full Name Salmon Fillets Details Ingredients: 33 Frozen Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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