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: 44	Hearty 100% Whole Grain Old... Aldi Inc. Hearty 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Aldi Inc.	40.0g	27.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Hearty 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Black Organic Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company Black Organic Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Black Organic Low Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Reduced Sodium Black Beans Bush Brothers & Company Reduced Sodium Black Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Reduced Sodium Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Black Seasoned Recipe Beans Bush Brothers & Company Black Seasoned Recipe Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	21.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Black Seasoned Recipe Beans Details Ingredients: 8 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Black Organic Beans Bush Brothers & Company Black Organic Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Black Organic Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 59	Chocolate Babka S G F W Bakers Chocolate Babka S G F W Bakers	57.0g	32.0g	2.0g	9.0g	0.0g	18.0g	220
Full Name Chocolate Babka Details Ingredients: 51 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 59 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Garlic Herb Protein Tortill... Mission Foods Inc Garlic Herb Protein Tortilla Wraps Mission Foods Inc	43.0g	15.0g	12.0g	3.0g	7.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Garlic Herb Protein Tortilla Wraps Details Ingredients: 26 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls United States Bakery Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls United States Bakery	102.0g	46.0g	0.0g	4.0g	7.0g	1.0g	250
Full Name Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls Details Ingredients: 16 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 79	7 Inch Tiramisu Cake, Vanilla Daran Recording Company 7 Inch Tiramisu Cake, Vanilla Daran Recording Company	84.0g	41.0g	0.0g	18.0g	3.0g	23.0g	340
Full Name 7 Inch Tiramisu Cake, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 46 Other Frozen Desserts Branded Analysis 79 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Old Fashioned Thick Cut Rol... Hodgson Mill Inc Old Fashioned Thick Cut Rolled Oats Hodgson Mill Inc	48.0g	33.0g	5.0g	3.0g	6.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Old Fashioned Thick Cut Rolled Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Yellow & Blue Superior Mixe... Utz Quality Foods, Llc Yellow & Blue Superior Mixed Dipping Chips Utz Quality Foods, Llc	28.0g	17.0g	2.0g	8.0g	2.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Yellow & Blue Superior Mixed Dipping Chips Details Ingredients: 7 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Great Northern Beans Iga, Inc. Great Northern Beans Iga, Inc.	36.0g	22.0g	13.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	70
Full Name Great Northern Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese... D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese Crackers, Cheese D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc	30.0g	20.0g	1.0g	5.0g	3.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese Crackers, Cheese Details Ingredients: 25 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 53	Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese... D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese Crackers D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc	43.0g	29.0g	1.0g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese Crackers Details Ingredients: 25 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 53 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: 34	Mayocoba Beans C & F Foods Inc. Mayocoba Beans C & F Foods Inc.	51.0g	31.0g	13.0g	1.5g	11.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Mayocoba Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Triple Cleaned Baby Lima Beans C & F Foods Inc. Triple Cleaned Baby Lima Beans C & F Foods Inc.	51.0g	32.0g	11.0g	0.0g	11.0g	4.0g	170
Full Name Triple Cleaned Baby Lima Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Triple Cleaned Mayocoba Beans C & F Foods Inc. Triple Cleaned Mayocoba Beans C & F Foods Inc.	51.0g	31.0g	13.0g	1.5g	11.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Triple Cleaned Mayocoba Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Small White Beans C & F Foods Inc. Small White Beans C & F Foods Inc.	51.0g	32.0g	13.0g	0.5g	11.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Small White Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 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

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