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: 19	Icelandic, Crab Cakes High Liner Foods (Usa) Incorporated Icelandic, Crab Cakes High Liner Foods (Usa) Incorporated	84.0g	10.0g	0.0g	19.0g	7.0g	1.0g	250
Full Name Icelandic, Crab Cakes Details Ingredients: 75 Frozen Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 52	Sempio, Braised Black Beans... Sempio Foods Company Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce Sempio Foods Company	70.0g	27.0g	0.0g	4.0g	13.0g	17.0g	200
Full Name Sempio, Braised Black Beans In Soy Sauce Details Ingredients: 13 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 52 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Classic Caesar Dressing Fresh & Easy Classic Caesar Dressing Fresh & Easy	30.0ml	2.0g	0.0g	16.0g	1.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Classic Caesar Dressing Details Ingredients: 26 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Whole Grain Emmer Farro Bluebird Grain Farms Whole Grain Emmer Farro Bluebird Grain Farms	47.0g	34.0g	5.0g	1.0g	6.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Whole Grain Emmer Farro Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans... Pulse Records Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Trout Beans Pulse Records	35.0g	21.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Trout Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans... Gypsy Tribe Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Anasazi Beans Gypsy Tribe	35.0g	21.0g	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, Anasazi Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.	130.0g	17.0g	7.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	100
Full Name Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Traditional Refined Beans The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Traditional Refined Beans The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	81
Full Name Traditional Refined Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 25	Falafel Lebanon Valley Falafel Lebanon Valley	28.0g	17.0g	4.0g	1.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Falafel Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Fontina Cheese, Caramelized... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Dip, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized On... Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	32.0g	2.0g	0.0g	5.0g	3.0g	1.0g	70
Full Name Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Dip, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onion & Bacon Details Ingredients: 49 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Organic Crackers, Onion Mary's Gone Crackers Organic Crackers, Onion Mary's Gone Crackers	30.0g	21.0g	3.0g	5.0g	3.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Organic Crackers, Onion Details Ingredients: 11 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Hawaiian Honey Bread Semifreddi's Inc. Hawaiian Honey Bread Semifreddi's Inc.	50.0g	26.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	4.0g	180
Full Name Hawaiian Honey Bread Details Ingredients: 13 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Cold Brew Coffee Califia Farms, Lp Cold Brew Coffee Califia Farms, Lp	310.0ml	4.0g	0.9g	7.0g	6.0g	0.0g	109
Full Name Cold Brew Coffee Details Ingredients: 15 Other Drinks Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Organic Refried Black Beans Whole Foods Market, Inc. Organic Refried Black Beans Whole Foods Market, Inc.	130.0g	19.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Organic Refried Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Medium Thai Basil Noodles W... American Halal Company, Inc. Medium Thai Basil Noodles With Beef The Classic Rice Noodle Entree With Grass... American Halal Company, Inc.	283.0g	58.0g	0.0g	5.0g	17.0g	12.0g	351
Full Name Medium Thai Basil Noodles With Beef The Classic Rice Noodle Entree With Grass Fed Beef, Tamari, Thai Basil, Red Chilies, Red Bell Peppers And Bok Choy. Details Ingredients: 21 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Simply Tangy Tortilla Chips... Live Better Brands, Llc Simply Tangy Tortilla Chips, Mustard + Onion Live Better Brands, Llc	28.0g	15.0g	3.0g	7.0g	2.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Simply Tangy Tortilla Chips, Mustard + Onion Details Ingredients: 13 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Sun Dried Cacao Powder, Cho... International Harvest, Inc. Sun Dried Cacao Powder, Chocolate International Harvest, Inc.	28.0g	10.0g	6.0g	13.0g	5.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Sun Dried Cacao Powder, Chocolate Details Ingredients: 1 Baking Additives & Extracts Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Black Beans Whole Foods Market, Inc. Black Beans Whole Foods Market, Inc.	125.0ml	17.0g	6.0g	0.0g	6.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Black Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Sliced Beef Steak Quality Bakery Products, Llc Sliced Beef Steak Quality Bakery Products, Llc	112.0g	3.0g	0.0g	11.0g	20.0g	2.0g	200
Full Name Sliced Beef Steak Details Ingredients: 24 Other Meats Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 63	Pepperoni Cheese Baked Half... Chiu Hop Company Pepperoni Cheese Baked Half Warm Bread W/Chs Chiu Hop Company	85.0g	33.0g	0.0g	10.0g	9.0g	1.0g	250
Full Name Pepperoni Cheese Baked Half Warm Bread W/Chs Details Ingredients: 26 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 63 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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