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: 56	Organic Split Emmer Farro Bluebird Grain Farms Organic Split Emmer Farro Bluebird Grain Farms	47.0g	34.0g	5.0g	1.0g	6.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Organic Split Emmer Farro Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 89	Whole Grain Brown Rice Giant Eagle, Inc. Whole Grain Brown Rice Giant Eagle, Inc.	140.0g	47.0g	2.0g	4.0g	5.0g	0.0g	251
Full Name Whole Grain Brown Rice Details Ingredients: 3 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Branded Analysis 89 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Hot Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane... Beer Nuts, Inc. Hot Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain And Pretzels With A Serious Kick! Beer Nuts, Inc.	28.0g	16.0g	1.0g	8.0g	4.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Hot Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain And Pretzels With A Serious Kick! Details Ingredients: 112 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 21	Romano With Garlic & Pepper... Frito Lay Company Romano With Garlic & Pepper Cheese Snacks Frito Lay Company	28.0g	12.0g	0.5g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Romano With Garlic & Pepper Cheese Snacks Details Ingredients: 19 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 21 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Baked Parmesan With Rosemar... Frito Lay Company Baked Parmesan With Rosemary Cheese Snacks, Parmesan With Rosemary Frito Lay Company	28.0g	13.0g	0.3g	7.0g	6.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Baked Parmesan With Rosemary Cheese Snacks, Parmesan With Rosemary Details Ingredients: 18 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Malted Ice Cream With Choco... Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc. Malted Ice Cream With Chocolate Chips, Vanilla Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc.	65.0g	19.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	17.0g	150
Full Name Malted Ice Cream With Chocolate Chips, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 27 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Entenmann's, Ultimate Black... Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc. Entenmann's, Ultimate Black & White Cookies Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Inc.	31.0g	19.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	14.0g	150
Full Name Entenmann's, Ultimate Black & White Cookies Details Ingredients: 50 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Italian Tomato Vegetable Soup Little Pot Soup Making Llc Italian Tomato Vegetable Soup Little Pot Soup Making Llc	286.0g	17.0g	4.0g	1.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Italian Tomato Vegetable Soup Details Ingredients: 17 Other Soups Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 57	Traditional Madeleines Donsuemor Traditional Madeleines Donsuemor	55.0g	30.0g	0.0g	13.0g	3.0g	19.0g	250
Full Name Traditional Madeleines Details Ingredients: 20 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 57 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Mild Ocean Breeze Original ... Pitbull Publishing Llc Mild Ocean Breeze Original Beef Jerky Pitbull Publishing Llc	28.0g	8.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9.0g	7.0g	80
Full Name Mild Ocean Breeze Original Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 9 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Trappey's, Field Peas With ... Mccall Farms Inc Trappey's, Field Peas With Snaps Mccall Farms Inc	129.0g	23.0g	5.0g	1.5g	9.0g	0.0g	141
Full Name Trappey's, Field Peas With Snaps Details Ingredients: 9 Canned Vegetables Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Trappey's, New Orleans Styl... Mccall Farms Inc Trappey's, New Orleans Style Red Kidney Beans Mccall Farms Inc	129.0g	23.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Trappey's, New Orleans Style Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 11 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Alter Eco, Organic Royal Pe... Alter Eco Americas Inc. Alter Eco, Organic Royal Pearl Quinoa Alter Eco Americas Inc.	43.0g	29.0g	3.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Alter Eco, Organic Royal Pearl Quinoa Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Trappey's, Jalapeno Navy Be... Mccall Farms Inc Trappey's, Jalapeno Navy Beans, Slab Bacon, Slab Bacon Mccall Farms Inc	129.0g	22.0g	6.1g	0.5g	9.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Trappey's, Jalapeno Navy Beans, Slab Bacon, Slab Bacon Details Ingredients: 13 Chili & Stew Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Trappey's, Baby Green Lima ... Mccall Farms Inc Trappey's, Baby Green Lima Beans, Slab Bacon, Slab Bacon Mccall Farms Inc	128.0g	16.0g	5.0g	1.0g	5.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Trappey's, Baby Green Lima Beans, Slab Bacon, Slab Bacon Details Ingredients: 8 Chili & Stew Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Steamin' Easy, Quinoa & Kal... Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Steamin' Easy, Quinoa & Kale Blend A Mix Of Quinoa, Kale, Red Quinoa & Red On... Stater Bros. Markets Inc.	107.0g	7.0g	3.0g	0.5g	12.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Steamin' Easy, Quinoa & Kale Blend A Mix Of Quinoa, Kale, Red Quinoa & Red Onions, Quinoa & Kale Blend Details Ingredients: 4 Frozen Prepared Sides Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Whole Foods Market, French ... Harry's Farmers Market, Ltd. Whole Foods Market, French Onion Spread Harry's Farmers Market, Ltd.	28.0g	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name Whole Foods Market, French Onion Spread Details Ingredients: 27 Cheese Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 21	Cheese Snacks, Romano With ... Frito Lay Company Cheese Snacks, Romano With Garlic & Pepper Frito Lay Company	28.0g	12.0g	0.5g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Cheese Snacks, Romano With Garlic & Pepper Details Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded Analysis 21 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Trappey's, Red Kidney Beans... Mccall Farms Inc Trappey's, Red Kidney Beans With Chili Gravy Mccall Farms Inc	129.0g	20.0g	6.1g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	110
Full Name Trappey's, Red Kidney Beans With Chili Gravy Details Ingredients: 7 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Cranberry Baked Brie En Croute Kingston Marketing Co Cranberry Baked Brie En Croute Kingston Marketing Co	56.0g	14.0g	0.0g	12.0g	8.0g	8.0g	190
Full Name Cranberry Baked Brie En Croute Details Ingredients: 32 Cheese Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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