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: 26	Great Northern Reduced Sodi... Bush Brothers & Company Great Northern Reduced Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	19.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Great Northern Reduced Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Pinto Beans With Jalapenos,... Bush Brothers & Company Pinto Beans With Jalapenos, Pinto With Jalapenos Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	18.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g	100
Full Name Pinto Beans With Jalapenos, Pinto With Jalapenos Details Ingredients: 10 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Pinto Organic Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company Pinto Organic Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	17.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name Pinto Organic Low Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Pinto Reduced Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company Pinto Reduced Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	16.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name Pinto Reduced Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Leo's, Ravioli, Spinach & C... Leo's Gluten Free, Llc Leo's, Ravioli, Spinach & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese Leo's Gluten Free, Llc	113.0g	36.0g	2.0g	8.0g	12.0g	0.0g	260
Full Name Leo's, Ravioli, Spinach & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese Details Ingredients: 24 Pasta By Shape & Type Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Pinto Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company Pinto Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Pinto Low Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 66	Leo's, Four Cheese Ravioli Leo's Gluten Free, Llc Leo's, Four Cheese Ravioli Leo's Gluten Free, Llc	113.0g	36.0g	2.0g	9.0g	12.0g	0.0g	260
Full Name Leo's, Four Cheese Ravioli Details Ingredients: 23 Pasta By Shape & Type Branded Analysis 66 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Black Swan, Dressing & Mari... Black Swan Inc. Black Swan, Dressing & Marinade, Jaipur, Jaipur Black Swan Inc.	30.0g	4.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	3.0g	98
Full Name Black Swan, Dressing & Marinade, Jaipur, Jaipur Details Ingredients: 17 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Original Gouda & Sharp Ched... Sargento Foods Inc Original Gouda & Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheeses And Triscuit Mini Original Cra... Sargento Foods Inc	43.0g	11.0g	2.0g	11.0g	8.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Original Gouda & Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheeses And Triscuit Mini Original Crackers Details Ingredients: 15 Cheese Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Globespun Gourmet, Verde Bu... Steve Ross Enterprises Globespun Gourmet, Verde Burrito Steve Ross Enterprises	312.0g	67.0g	13.1g	14.0g	20.0g	0.0g	462
Full Name Globespun Gourmet, Verde Burrito Details Ingredients: 31 Prepared Wraps And Burittos Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Teriyaki Turkey Jerky Target Stores Teriyaki Turkey Jerky Target Stores	28.0g	8.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	7.0g	80
Full Name Teriyaki Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 14 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Cannellini Beans Bush Brothers & Company Cannellini Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	20.0g	8.1g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Cannellini Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Cannellini Reduced Sodium B... Bush Brothers & Company Cannellini Reduced Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	21.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Cannellini Reduced Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Cannellini Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company Cannellini Low Sodium Beans Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	20.0g	8.1g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Cannellini Low Sodium Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 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: 58	Organic Freekeh Roasted Gre... Otis Mcallister Inc. Organic Freekeh Roasted Green Wheat Otis Mcallister Inc.	50.0g	36.0g	6.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Organic Freekeh Roasted Green Wheat Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 58 BSI (High) 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: 27	Rio Grande Foods, Refried B... Rio Grande Product, Inc. Rio Grande Foods, Refried Beans Rio Grande Product, Inc.	113.3g	18.0g	4.0g	13.0g	6.0g	0.0g	210
Full Name Rio Grande Foods, Refried Beans Details Ingredients: 9 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 27 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

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