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: 23	Spicy Nacho Gourmet Popping... Orville Redenbacher's Spicy Nacho Gourmet Popping Corn, Spicy Nacho Orville Redenbacher's	42.5g	15.0g	3.0g	10.0g	2.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Spicy Nacho Gourmet Popping Corn, Spicy Nacho Details Ingredients: 12 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Regular Sesame Sticks, Sesame Lineberry Vine Company Regular Sesame Sticks, Sesame Lineberry Vine Company	30.0g	15.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	163
Full Name Regular Sesame Sticks, Sesame Details Ingredients: 8 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	0 G Total Sugar 70% Dark Ch... Davis Chocolate 0 G Total Sugar 70% Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Davis Chocolate	18.0g	10.0g	3.0g	5.0g	3.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name 0 G Total Sugar 70% Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Dark Chocolate Details Ingredients: 8 Candy Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Mexican Style Refried Beans Conagra Brands, Inc. Mexican Style Refried Beans Conagra Brands, Inc.	128.0g	17.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name Mexican Style Refried Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Pink Himalayan Salt Mighty ... Seapoint Farms, Llc Pink Himalayan Salt Mighty Lil' Lentils Seapoint Farms, Llc	30.0g	15.0g	5.0g	8.0g	5.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Pink Himalayan Salt Mighty Lil' Lentils Details Ingredients: 3 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb Aldi Inc. Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb Aldi Inc.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	1.0g	80
Full Name Goat Cheese, Garlic & Herb Details Ingredients: 7 Cheese Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Country Style Vegetable & B... Del Monte Foods Inc. Country Style Vegetable & Bean Blends Del Monte Foods Inc.	125.0g	12.0g	4.0g	0.0g	3.0g	2.0g	60
Full Name Country Style Vegetable & Bean Blends Details Ingredients: 18 Canned Vegetables Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Honey Truffle Goat Cheese Vermont Creamery Inc. Honey Truffle Goat Cheese Vermont Creamery Inc.	28.0g	4.0g	0.0g	5.0g	4.0g	4.0g	80
Full Name Honey Truffle Goat Cheese Details Ingredients: 8 Cheese Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Baked Beans Allied International Corp. Of Va Baked Beans Allied International Corp. Of Va	100.0g	19.0g	5.0g	0.0g	4.0g	12.0g	92
Full Name Baked Beans Details Ingredients: 8 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 43	Beef Brisket Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Beef Brisket Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	151.0g	22.0g	0.0g	4.5g	21.0g	19.0g	220
Full Name Beef Brisket Details Ingredients: 39 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 43 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 67	Lior Quinoa, 17.6 Oz Colonel Lee's Enterprises Lior Quinoa, 17.6 Oz Colonel Lee's Enterprises	185.0g	39.0g	5.0g	3.5g	8.0g	0.0g	222
Full Name Lior Quinoa, 17.6 Oz Details Ingredients: 1 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 67 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Pardina Lentils 13 Foods Llc Pardina Lentils 13 Foods Llc	70.0g	17.0g	8.0g	0.5g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Pardina Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Frozen Vegetables Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 65	St. Louis Style Pork Ribs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc St. Louis Style Pork Ribs Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	227.0g	34.0g	0.0g	37.0g	28.0g	30.0g	581
Full Name St. Louis Style Pork Ribs Details Ingredients: 23 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 65 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 51	Maple Waffle, Sausage, Egg ... Raybern Foods, Inc. Maple Waffle, Sausage, Egg & American Cheese Sandwich, Maple Waffle, Sausage,... Raybern Foods, Inc.	117.0g	27.0g	0.0g	26.0g	12.0g	15.0g	380
Full Name Maple Waffle, Sausage, Egg & American Cheese Sandwich, Maple Waffle, Sausage, Egg & American Cheese Details Ingredients: 49 Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals Branded Analysis 51 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 80	Cream Cheese Filling Plain ... Cole's Quality Foods, Inc. Cream Cheese Filling Plain Bagel, Plain Cole's Quality Foods, Inc.	114.0g	41.0g	0.0g	12.0g	8.0g	4.0g	300
Full Name Cream Cheese Filling Plain Bagel, Plain Details Ingredients: 36 Frozen Bread & Dough Branded Analysis 80 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Doctor Kracker, Pumpkin See... Kracker Enterprises Llc Doctor Kracker, Pumpkin Seed Cheddar Crispbreads Kracker Enterprises Llc	25.0g	13.0g	3.0g	4.5g	4.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Doctor Kracker, Pumpkin Seed Cheddar Crispbreads Details Ingredients: 14 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Sesame/Oat Bran Sticks Eillien's Candies Inc. Sesame/Oat Bran Sticks Eillien's Candies Inc.	29.0g	13.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Sesame/Oat Bran Sticks Details Ingredients: 14 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 53	Chocolate French Twirl Specialty Bakers, Llc Chocolate French Twirl Specialty Bakers, Llc	57.0g	28.0g	0.0g	21.0g	2.0g	14.0g	310
Full Name Chocolate French Twirl Details Ingredients: 29 Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries Branded Analysis 53 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 33	Gourmet Heritage Blend Butt... Top 10 Produce Llc Gourmet Heritage Blend Butterfly Popcorn Top 10 Produce Llc	28.4g	21.0g	4.0g	1.0g	3.0g	0.0g	110
Full Name Gourmet Heritage Blend Butterfly Popcorn Details Ingredients: 1 Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 76	Extra Large Flour Tortillas Romero's Food Products Inc. Extra Large Flour Tortillas Romero's Food Products Inc.	89.0g	40.0g	1.0g	6.0g	5.0g	0.0g	239
Full Name Extra Large Flour Tortillas Details Ingredients: 25 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 76 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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