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: 30	King Cole, Lima Beans Draper Canning Company King Cole, Lima Beans Draper Canning Company	125.0g	19.0g	4.0g	0.0g	3.0g	1.0g	90
Full Name King Cole, Lima Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Cuban Recipe Black Beans Wi... Faribault Foods, Inc. Cuban Recipe Black Beans With Onions, Peppers & Cumin, Onions, Peppers & Cumin Faribault Foods, Inc.	130.0g	22.0g	9.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	120
Full Name Cuban Recipe Black Beans With Onions, Peppers & Cumin, Onions, Peppers & Cumin Details Ingredients: 14 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	Asian Style Chicken Noodle ... Hy Vee, Inc. Asian Style Chicken Noodle Soup Hy Vee, Inc.	245.0g	20.0g	0.0g	8.0g	15.0g	3.0g	221
Full Name Asian Style Chicken Noodle Soup Details Ingredients: 65 Other Soups Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 43	Whole Foods Market, Organic... Aurora Products Whole Foods Market, Organic Red Lentils Aurora Products	45.0g	28.0g	5.0g	1.0g	12.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Whole Foods Market, Organic Red Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 43 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	No Salt Added Garbanzo Beans Weis Markets, Inc. No Salt Added Garbanzo Beans Weis Markets, Inc.	130.0g	20.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	111
Full Name No Salt Added Garbanzo Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Sw... Tops Markets, Llc Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Swirl Ice Cream, Cinnamon Tops Markets, Llc	70.0g	20.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	16.0g	170
Full Name Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Swirl Ice Cream, Cinnamon Details Ingredients: 53 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Whole Foods Market, Organic... Aurora Products Whole Foods Market, Organic French Lentils Aurora Products	45.0g	27.0g	6.0g	0.5g	13.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Whole Foods Market, Organic French Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Soft White Sandwich Loaf Gs1 Ireland Soft White Sandwich Loaf Gs1 Ireland	46.0g	16.0g	5.0g	0.5g	3.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Soft White Sandwich Loaf Details Ingredients: 20 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	French Bread, Garlic United States Bakery French Bread, Garlic United States Bakery	51.0g	21.0g	1.0g	7.0g	4.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name French Bread, Garlic Details Ingredients: 36 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 62	Speckled Hide & Seek Malted... Cvs Pharmacy, Inc. Speckled Hide & Seek Malted Milk Eggs Cvs Pharmacy, Inc.	40.0g	32.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	26.0g	190
Full Name Speckled Hide & Seek Malted Milk Eggs Details Ingredients: 25 Candy Branded Analysis 62 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Dressing, Toasted Sesame Jse Enterprises Dressing, Toasted Sesame Jse Enterprises	30.0g	9.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	8.0g	120
Full Name Dressing, Toasted Sesame Details Ingredients: 13 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	Seasoned & Cooked White Mea... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned & Cooked White Meat Pulled Chicken Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	140.0g	23.0g	0.0g	5.0g	19.0g	18.0g	220
Full Name Seasoned & Cooked White Meat Pulled Chicken Details Ingredients: 48 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Farm Style White Old Fashio... Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Farm Style White Old Fashioned Hamburger Buns Stater Bros. Markets Inc.	74.0g	35.0g	0.0g	2.5g	10.0g	4.0g	180
Full Name Farm Style White Old Fashioned Hamburger Buns Details Ingredients: 18 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pul... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	140.0g	23.0g	0.0g	12.0g	17.0g	18.0g	270
Full Name Seasoned & Fully Cooked Pulled Pork Details Ingredients: 44 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Shoprite, Garbanzo Beans Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Garbanzo Beans Wakefern Food Corporation	130.0g	20.0g	7.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Shoprite, Garbanzo Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Shoprite, Organic Pinto Beans Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Organic Pinto Beans Wakefern Food Corporation	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Shoprite, Organic Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Shoprite, Organic Light Red... Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Organic Light Red Kidney Beans Wakefern Food Corporation	130.0g	19.0g	6.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Shoprite, Organic Light Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Plain Bagels Vosen's Bread Paradise Plain Bagels Vosen's Bread Paradise	120.0g	64.0g	3.0g	2.0g	13.0g	0.0g	330
Full Name Plain Bagels Details Ingredients: 18 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Low Sodium Light Red Kidney... Tops Markets, Llc Low Sodium Light Red Kidney Beans Tops Markets, Llc	130.0g	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Low Sodium Light Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 55	Premium Ice Cream, Praline ... Western Family Foods, Inc. Premium Ice Cream, Praline Pecan Western Family Foods, Inc.	87.0g	28.0g	0.0g	10.0g	3.0g	22.0g	210
Full Name Premium Ice Cream, Praline Pecan Details Ingredients: 34 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 55 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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