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: 36	Organic Scottish Oat Meal Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Organic Scottish Oat Meal Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	36.0g	23.0g	4.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Organic Scottish Oat Meal Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 36 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: 26	Multi Grain Tortilla Chips New Seasons Market, Llc Multi Grain Tortilla Chips New Seasons Market, Llc	28.0g	16.0g	2.0g	8.0g	2.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Multi Grain Tortilla Chips Details Ingredients: 9 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 3	Organic Protein 20 G Shake,... Garden Of Life, Inc. Organic Protein 20 G Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate Garden Of Life, Inc.	31.5g	6.0g	4.0g	2.5g	20.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Organic Protein 20 G Shake, Chocolate, Chocolate Details Ingredients: 35 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 3 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Black Pepper & Swiss Cheese... Safeway, Inc. Black Pepper & Swiss Cheese Artisan Bread Safeway, Inc.	56.0g	23.0g	0.0g	3.0g	7.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Black Pepper & Swiss Cheese Artisan Bread Details Ingredients: 18 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 3	Organic Protein 20 G Shake,... Garden Of Life, Inc. Organic Protein 20 G Shake, Caramel Mocha Latte, Caramel Mocha Latte Garden Of Life, Inc.	30.0g	5.0g	3.0g	2.5g	20.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Organic Protein 20 G Shake, Caramel Mocha Latte, Caramel Mocha Latte Details Ingredients: 35 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 3 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Hickory Smoke Turkey Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc. Hickory Smoke Turkey Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.	28.0g	4.0g	0.0g	0.5g	11.0g	3.0g	70
Full Name Hickory Smoke Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 22 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 0	Meatless Grounds Quorn Foods Inc. Meatless Grounds Quorn Foods Inc.	110.0g	2.0g	8.0g	2.0g	15.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Meatless Grounds Details Ingredients: 6 Vegetarian Frozen Meats Branded Analysis 0 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 63	Orange & Cream Bite Cookies United, Llc Orange & Cream Bite Cookies United, Llc	57.0g	33.0g	0.0g	15.0g	2.0g	21.0g	270
Full Name Orange & Cream Bite Details Ingredients: 36 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 63 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 77	Hardwood Smoked Ham & Natur... Northern Tier Bakery Llc Hardwood Smoked Ham & Natural Colby Jack Cheese Deli Sliders, Hardwood Smoked... Northern Tier Bakery Llc	128.0g	41.0g	1.0g	11.0g	19.0g	0.0g	330
Full Name Hardwood Smoked Ham & Natural Colby Jack Cheese Deli Sliders, Hardwood Smoked, Colby Jack Details Ingredients: 46 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 77 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Caesar With Chicken Romaine... Safeway, Inc. Caesar With Chicken Romaine Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Croutons, Parmesan C... Safeway, Inc.	102.0g	7.0g	1.0g	12.0g	8.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Caesar With Chicken Romaine Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese With Caesar Dressing Salad Details Ingredients: 63 Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Japanese Style Noodles & Or... Sanyo Foods Corp. Of America Japanese Style Noodles & Original Flavored Soup Sanyo Foods Corp. Of America	100.0g	63.0g	4.0g	20.0g	10.0g	0.0g	470
Full Name Japanese Style Noodles & Original Flavored Soup Details Ingredients: 43 Other Soups Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Speckled Lima Beans Southeastern Meats Of Pelham, Inc. Speckled Lima Beans Southeastern Meats Of Pelham, Inc.	100.0g	19.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Speckled Lima Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Frozen Vegetables Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	60.0g	31.0g	0.0g	11.0g	2.0g	16.0g	240
Full Name Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts Details Ingredients: 30 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Doritos Spicy Sweet Chilli ... Frito Lay Company Doritos Spicy Sweet Chilli Flavored Meat Stick, Sweet Chili Frito Lay Company	26.0g	2.0g	0.0g	10.0g	5.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Doritos Spicy Sweet Chilli Flavored Meat Stick, Sweet Chili Details Ingredients: 28 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 78	Shredded Wheat Whole Grain ... Wakefern Food Corporation Shredded Wheat Whole Grain Cereal Wakefern Food Corporation	60.0g	48.0g	8.0g	1.5g	7.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Shredded Wheat Whole Grain Cereal Details Ingredients: 2 Cereal Branded Analysis 78 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 55	Garlic And Chive Farro & Wh... Simply Balanced Garlic And Chive Farro & Whole Wheat Orzo, Garlic And Chive Simply Balanced	46.0g	32.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g	150
Full Name Garlic And Chive Farro & Whole Wheat Orzo, Garlic And Chive Details Ingredients: 13 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 55 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Assorted Exquisite Chocolat... Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) Ag Assorted Exquisite Chocolates Mini Pralines, Dark Chocolate With Caramel, Cre... Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) Ag	30.0g	16.0g	0.0g	10.0g	2.0g	14.0g	160
Full Name Assorted Exquisite Chocolates Mini Pralines, Dark Chocolate With Caramel, Cream & Almond Pieces, Milk Chocolate Cup With Praline Creme & Hazelnut Pieces, Milk Chocolate Nougat Wafer Heart, Hazelnut Nougat With Hazelnut Pieces, Milk Chocolate Cup With Macchiato Creme, Dark Chocolate With Raspberry Caramel & Chocolate Creme, Dark & Milk Chocolate With Caramelized Hazelnut Pieces Details Ingredients: 28 Chocolate Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Dino Shaped Nuggets Market Pantry Dino Shaped Nuggets Market Pantry	77.0g	11.0g	1.0g	14.0g	12.0g	0.0g	220
Full Name Dino Shaped Nuggets Details Ingredients: 16 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Cheddar Beer Old Fashioned ... Shullsburg Creamery Ii, Llc Cheddar Beer Old Fashioned Spreadable Cheese Shullsburg Creamery Ii, Llc	30.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	3.0g	3.0g	90
Full Name Cheddar Beer Old Fashioned Spreadable Cheese Details Ingredients: 39 Cheese Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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