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: 70	Jamaican Style Curry Chicke... Caribbean Food Delights, Inc. Jamaican Style Curry Chicken Patties, Chicken Caribbean Food Delights, Inc.	142.0g	36.0g	0.0g	15.0g	13.0g	3.0g	329
Full Name Jamaican Style Curry Chicken Patties, Chicken Details Ingredients: 44 Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Mayocoba Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation Mayocoba Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	50.0g	30.0g	13.0g	1.5g	11.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Mayocoba Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken... Caribbean Food Delights, Inc. Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Patty Turnover Caribbean Food Delights, Inc.	142.0g	36.0g	0.0g	14.0g	13.0g	2.0g	320
Full Name Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Patty Turnover Details Ingredients: 41 Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 55	Vanilla Gelato Cachere Distributing Inc. Vanilla Gelato Cachere Distributing Inc.	135.0g	28.0g	0.0g	18.0g	3.0g	27.0g	290
Full Name Vanilla Gelato Details Ingredients: 8 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 55 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken... Caribbean Food Delights, Inc. Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Turnovers Patties, Chicken Caribbean Food Delights, Inc.	142.0g	36.0g	0.0g	14.0g	13.0g	2.0g	320
Full Name Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Turnovers Patties, Chicken Details Ingredients: 41 Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 64	P.F. Chang's Home Menu Hone... Conagra Brands, Inc P.F. Chang's Home Menu Honey Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz. Conagra Brands, Inc	163.0g	33.0g	0.0g	10.0g	20.0g	19.0g	310
Full Name P.F. Chang's Home Menu Honey Chicken, Frozen Food, 18 Oz. Details Ingredients: 35 Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs Branded Analysis 64 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 41	Passover Sodium Free Whole ... Aron Streit Inc. Passover Sodium Free Whole Wheat Matzo Meal Aron Streit Inc.	32.0g	26.0g	5.0g	0.5g	3.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Passover Sodium Free Whole Wheat Matzo Meal Details Ingredients: 2 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 41 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Salted Roasted Sesame Sticks Meijer, Inc. Salted Roasted Sesame Sticks Meijer, Inc.	30.0g	13.0g	2.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Salted Roasted Sesame Sticks Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Dark Red Kidney Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation Dark Red Kidney Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	125.0g	22.0g	7.0g	0.0g	7.0g	4.0g	120
Full Name Dark Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 6 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Roasted Oat Bran Sesame Sticks Meijer, Inc. Roasted Oat Bran Sesame Sticks Meijer, Inc.	30.0g	12.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Roasted Oat Bran Sesame Sticks Details Ingredients: 14 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 21	Pepperoni Handmade Apizza Zuppardi's Apizza Inc Pepperoni Handmade Apizza Zuppardi's Apizza Inc	60.0g	11.0g	0.0g	6.0g	6.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Pepperoni Handmade Apizza Details Ingredients: 46 Pizza Branded Analysis 21 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
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: 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: 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: 14	Chicken Marsala Crown 1 Enterprises Chicken Marsala Crown 1 Enterprises	150.0g	7.0g	0.0g	6.0g	21.0g	1.0g	180
Full Name Chicken Marsala Details Ingredients: 45 Other Deli Branded Analysis 14 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 41	Corn Flour Tamale With Bean... Anacom General Corp. Corn Flour Tamale With Beans Pisque Anacom General Corp.	177.0g	25.0g	4.1g	12.0g	5.0g	0.0g	219
Full Name Corn Flour Tamale With Beans Pisque Details Ingredients: 20 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 41 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Foul Mudammas Soofer Co. Inc. Foul Mudammas Soofer Co. Inc.	132.0g	17.0g	5.9g	0.5g	9.0g	0.0g	110
Full Name Foul Mudammas Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	S'mores Brownie Bars With M... Maud Borup, Inc. S'mores Brownie Bars With Milk Chocolate, Marshmallow Creme, Marshmallows And... Maud Borup, Inc.	45.0g	31.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	22.0g	190
Full Name S'mores Brownie Bars With Milk Chocolate, Marshmallow Creme, Marshmallows And Graham Squares Details Ingredients: 39 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 83	Mosul Kubba Ground Chicken ... Golden Star Wholesale, Inc. Mosul Kubba Ground Chicken Patty Kabob With Basmati Rice And Vegetables, 12 Oz Golden Star Wholesale, Inc.	283.0g	48.0g	5.1g	24.0g	33.0g	0.0g	549
Full Name Mosul Kubba Ground Chicken Patty Kabob With Basmati Rice And Vegetables, 12 Oz Details Ingredients: 33 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 83 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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