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: 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: 40	Cheese Texas Toast Meijer, Inc. Cheese Texas Toast Meijer, Inc.	45.0g	21.0g	0.0g	7.0g	5.0g	1.0g	170
Full Name Cheese Texas Toast Details Ingredients: 45 Frozen Bread & Dough Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 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: 48	Roasted Garlic Quinoa, Garlic American Roland Food Llc Roasted Garlic Quinoa, Garlic American Roland Food Llc	45.0g	28.0g	3.0g	3.0g	6.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Roasted Garlic Quinoa, Garlic Details Ingredients: 7 Cereal Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 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: 4	Avocado Organic Greek Yogur... Whole Foods Market, Inc. Avocado Organic Greek Yogurt Dressing Whole Foods Market, Inc.	30.0ml	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	1.0g	80
Full Name Avocado Organic Greek Yogurt Dressing Details Ingredients: 32 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Goya Prime Premium Red Kidn... Goya Foods, Inc. Goya Prime Premium Red Kidney Beans, 29 Oz Goya Foods, Inc.	122.0g	21.0g	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	110
Full Name Goya Prime Premium Red Kidney Beans, 29 Oz Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 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: 30	Low Sodium Pink Beans Goya Foods, Inc. Low Sodium Pink Beans Goya Foods, Inc.	122.0g	19.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Low Sodium Pink Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 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: 31	Goya Prime Premium Red Kidn... Goya Foods, Inc. Goya Prime Premium Red Kidney Beans, 29 Oz Goya Foods, Inc.	123.0g	21.0g	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	109
Full Name Goya Prime Premium Red Kidney Beans, 29 Oz Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 31 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: 100	4" Chocolate Truffle Silk P... Patron Saint Records 4" Chocolate Truffle Silk Pie, Chocolate Patron Saint Records	142.0g	57.0g	0.0g	27.0g	8.0g	43.0g	500
Full Name 4" Chocolate Truffle Silk Pie, Chocolate Details Ingredients: 55 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Goya Prime Premium Pinto Be... Goya Foods, Inc. Goya Prime Premium Pinto Beans, 29 Oz Goya Foods, Inc.	126.0g	21.0g	5.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	110
Full Name Goya Prime Premium Pinto Beans, 29 Oz Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Original Organic Instant Oa... Meijer, Inc. Original Organic Instant Oatmeal Meijer, Inc.	40.0g	27.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Original Organic Instant Oatmeal Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 43	Waffle Fries Frozen Fried P... Supervalu, Inc. Waffle Fries Frozen Fried Potatoes Supervalu, Inc.	85.0g	24.0g	2.0g	7.0g	3.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Waffle Fries Frozen Fried Potatoes Details Ingredients: 20 French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings Branded Analysis 43 BSI (High) 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
BSI: 4	Organic Superfood Energy Sh... Kuli Kuli Inc. Organic Superfood Energy Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla Kuli Kuli Inc.	16.0g	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	8.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Organic Superfood Energy Shake, Vanilla, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 8 Powdered Drinks Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Organic Red Kidney Rajma Beans Slt Foods Inc. Organic Red Kidney Rajma Beans Slt Foods Inc.	100.0g	68.0g	13.0g	0.0g	22.0g	2.0g	340
Full Name Organic Red Kidney Rajma Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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