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: 26	Iberia, Premium Black Beans Iberia Foods Corporation Iberia, Premium Black Beans Iberia Foods Corporation	136.0g	18.0g	5.0g	0.5g	6.0g	0.0g	101
Full Name Iberia, Premium Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Dark Red Kidney Beans Haricots Whole Foods Market, Inc. Dark Red Kidney Beans Haricots Whole Foods Market, Inc.	125.0ml	20.0g	8.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Dark Red Kidney Beans Haricots Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Refried Pinto Beans Conservas La Costena S.A. Refried Pinto Beans Conservas La Costena S.A.	130.0g	13.0g	4.9g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Refried Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 8 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 49	White Chocolate Macadamia N... The Kellogg Company White Chocolate Macadamia Nut With Cashew Butter & Pumpkin Seeds Organic Granola The Kellogg Company	43.0g	26.0g	0.0g	10.0g	5.0g	10.0g	210
Full Name White Chocolate Macadamia Nut With Cashew Butter & Pumpkin Seeds Organic Granola Details Ingredients: 14 Cereal Branded Analysis 49 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 12	Culinary Circle, Cream Chee... Supervalu, Inc. Culinary Circle, Cream Cheese Spread, Honey, Almond & Vanilla, Honey, Almond ... Supervalu, Inc.	32.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	5.0g	90
Full Name Culinary Circle, Cream Cheese Spread, Honey, Almond & Vanilla, Honey, Almond & Vanilla Details Ingredients: 15 Cheese Branded Analysis 12 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Butter Cookies, Lemon Cat Island Cookies, Llc Butter Cookies, Lemon Cat Island Cookies, Llc	28.0g	15.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	7.0g	130
Full Name Butter Cookies, Lemon Details Ingredients: 13 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas Tortilla King, Inc. Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas Tortilla King, Inc.	45.0g	22.0g	4.0g	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas Details Ingredients: 19 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 71	Seasoned & Fully Cooked Bab... Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Seasoned & Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Bbq Sauce Completely Fresh Foods, Inc	140.0g	37.0g	0.0g	14.0g	20.0g	34.0g	360
Full Name Seasoned & Fully Cooked Baby Back Pork Ribs With Jack Daniel's Bbq Sauce Details Ingredients: 37 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 71 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Island Snacks, Chile Habas ... Island Snacks Inc. Island Snacks, Chile Habas Y Limon Island Snacks Inc.	28.0g	18.0g	4.0g	5.0g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Island Snacks, Chile Habas Y Limon Details Ingredients: 4 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Smoke Flavor Truffle O Sold... Righteous Felon, Llc Smoke Flavor Truffle O Soldier Beef Jerky Righteous Felon, Llc	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name Smoke Flavor Truffle O Soldier Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 20 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Organic Crabby Rice Chips Wehah Farm Inc Organic Crabby Rice Chips Wehah Farm Inc	28.0g	17.0g	1.0g	8.0g	2.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Organic Crabby Rice Chips Details Ingredients: 19 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 38	Lentils Food Town Stores Inc. Lentils Food Town Stores Inc.	48.0g	30.0g	10.0g	1.0g	11.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 38 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Fowl Capone Turkey Jerky Righteous Felon, Llc Fowl Capone Turkey Jerky Righteous Felon, Llc	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	0.5g	8.0g	6.0g	70
Full Name Fowl Capone Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 27 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Honey Nut Granola Tadin Herb & Tea Co. Honey Nut Granola Tadin Herb & Tea Co.	50.0g	33.0g	4.0g	1.6g	6.0g	11.0g	210
Full Name Honey Nut Granola Details Ingredients: 9 Cereal Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Bush's Vegetarian Baked Bea... Bush Brothers And Company Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans 3 28 Oz Cans Bush Brothers And Company	130.0g	29.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	12.0g	130
Full Name Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans 3 28 Oz Cans Details Ingredients: 18 Vegetables Prepared/Processed Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Bush's Garbanzo Beans 4 16... Bush Brothers And Company Bush's Garbanzo Beans 4 16 Oz Cans Bush Brothers And Company	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	2.0g	6.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Bush's Garbanzo Beans 4 16 Oz Cans Details Ingredients: 5 Vegetables Prepared/Processed Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Chia Seeds & Quinoa Pita Chips B&G Foods North America, Inc. Chia Seeds & Quinoa Pita Chips B&G Foods North America, Inc.	28.0g	18.0g	1.0g	6.0g	3.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Chia Seeds & Quinoa Pita Chips Details Ingredients: 12 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Beef Jerky, Thai Chili Mango True Jerky Beef Jerky, Thai Chili Mango True Jerky	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	1.0g	14.0g	5.0g	90
Full Name Beef Jerky, Thai Chili Mango Details Ingredients: 18 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 59	Black Pearl Rice Wehah Farm Inc Black Pearl Rice Wehah Farm Inc	45.0g	34.0g	4.0g	1.0g	4.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Black Pearl Rice Details Ingredients: 1 Rice Branded Analysis 59 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 29	Bush's Southwestern Style P... Bush Brothers & Company Bush's Southwestern Style Pinto Beans 15.4 Oz Bush Brothers & Company	130.0g	19.2g	4.6g	0.0g	5.8g	1.2g	107
Full Name Bush's Southwestern Style Pinto Beans 15.4 Oz Details Ingredients: 16 Vegetables Prepared/Processed Branded Analysis 29 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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