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: 48	Quinoa Brandless, Inc Quinoa Brandless, Inc	43.0g	28.0g	3.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Quinoa Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese... D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc Cheddar Cheese Baked Cheese Crackers 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 Details Ingredients: 25 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Seasoned, Cooked & Precut S... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned, Cooked & Precut St Louis Style Pork Ribs, Seasoned Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	140.0g	26.0g	0.0g	16.0g	21.0g	24.0g	330
Full Name Seasoned, Cooked & Precut St Louis Style Pork Ribs, Seasoned Details Ingredients: 24 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 60	Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Publix Super Markets, Inc. Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Publix Super Markets, Inc.	69.0g	31.0g	0.0g	11.0g	3.0g	20.0g	220
Full Name Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Details Ingredients: 40 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 60 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Mini Spinach A Delicious Co... Mediacast Martha Foods, Llc Mini Spinach A Delicious Combination Of Spinach, Green Onion And Gruyere Chee... Mediacast Martha Foods, Llc	91.0g	2.0g	0.0g	9.0g	4.0g	1.0g	210
Full Name Mini Spinach A Delicious Combination Of Spinach, Green Onion And Gruyere Cheese In A Flaky All Butter Crust Quiche Details Ingredients: 21 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Cannellini Beans White Kidn... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	35.0g	21.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Cannellini Beans White Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 53	Baked Snack Crackers, Chedd... D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar Cheese D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc	43.0g	29.0g	1.0g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar Cheese Details Ingredients: 25 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 53 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Quinoa & Amaranth Gluten Fr... Garden Of Light Inc. Quinoa & Amaranth Gluten Free Organic Superfood Hot Cereal Garden Of Light Inc.	45.0g	29.0g	5.0g	4.0g	8.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Quinoa & Amaranth Gluten Free Organic Superfood Hot Cereal Details Ingredients: 5 Cereal Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	White Corn Gourmet Popping ... Conagra Brands, Inc. White Corn Gourmet Popping Corn Conagra Brands, Inc.	40.0g	29.0g	6.0g	1.5g	4.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name White Corn Gourmet Popping Corn Details Ingredients: 1 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Organic Black Beans Green Chemical Products Inc. Organic Black Beans Green Chemical Products Inc.	38.0g	23.0g	15.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	70
Full Name Organic Black Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	Green Lentils Heritage Beans Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Green Lentils Heritage Beans Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	53.0g	32.0g	18.0g	1.0g	13.0g	0.0g	190
Full Name Green Lentils Heritage Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	French Vanilla Flavored Sim... Safeway, Inc. French Vanilla Flavored Simply Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream Safeway, Inc.	82.0g	23.0g	0.0g	5.0g	4.0g	19.0g	150
Full Name French Vanilla Flavored Simply Churned Reduced Fat Ice Cream Details Ingredients: 23 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Organic Navy Beans Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Organic Navy Beans Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.	115.0g	17.0g	6.0g	0.5g	5.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Organic Navy Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Vanilla Bean Almond Protein... Nut Butter Concepts, Llc Vanilla Bean Almond Protein Powder Nut Butter Concepts, Llc	35.0g	13.0g	0.0g	2.5g	17.0g	5.0g	130
Full Name Vanilla Bean Almond Protein Powder Details Ingredients: 9 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Sesame Bagel Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Sesame Bagel Dierberg's Markets, Inc.	128.0g	84.0g	0.0g	4.0g	12.0g	4.0g	340
Full Name Sesame Bagel Details Ingredients: 16 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Ginger Mini Cookies Minnesota Best Maid Cookie Co. Ginger Mini Cookies Minnesota Best Maid Cookie Co.	34.0g	21.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g	12.0g	140
Full Name Ginger Mini Cookies Details Ingredients: 37 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Sea Salt Cracked Pepper Pre... Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc. Sea Salt Cracked Pepper Premium Beef Jerky Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Inc.	28.0g	10.0g	0.0g	1.5g	11.0g	9.0g	100
Full Name Sea Salt Cracked Pepper Premium Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 63	Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Huami North America Inc. Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Huami North America Inc.	105.0g	33.0g	0.0g	19.0g	9.0g	3.0g	330
Full Name Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Details Ingredients: 45 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 63 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Raw Organic Plant Based Pro... Garden Of Life, Inc. Raw Organic Plant Based Protein 20 G Meal Replacement Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla Garden Of Life, Inc.	37.5g	13.0g	7.0g	2.0g	20.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Raw Organic Plant Based Protein 20 G Meal Replacement Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 79 Meal Replacement Supplements Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Hot & Spicy Potato Chips Calbee North America, Llc Hot & Spicy Potato Chips Calbee North America, Llc	28.0g	15.0g	1.0g	9.0g	2.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Hot & Spicy Potato Chips Details Ingredients: 35 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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