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: 20	Sesame Sticks Whole Foods Market, Inc. Sesame Sticks Whole Foods Market, Inc.	28.0g	13.0g	2.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Sesame Sticks Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Voodoo Chile Carolina Reape... Righteous Felon, Llc Voodoo Chile Carolina Reaper Beef Jerky Righteous Felon, Llc	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name Voodoo Chile Carolina Reaper Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 18 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Tuna Burgers Whole Foods Market, Inc. Tuna Burgers Whole Foods Market, Inc.	91.0g	12.0g	0.0g	1.0g	17.0g	4.0g	130
Full Name Tuna Burgers Details Ingredients: 35 Frozen Patties And Burgers Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Black Lentils Soranco Specialties Inc. Black Lentils Soranco Specialties Inc.	35.0g	21.0g	11.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Black Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Chicken Breast, Teriyaki Gl... Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C. Chicken Breast, Teriyaki Glazed Johnsonville Sausage, L.L.C.	99.0g	7.0g	0.0g	1.5g	21.0g	7.0g	120
Full Name Chicken Breast, Teriyaki Glazed Details Ingredients: 41 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 87	Ham And American Cheese Wra... Old Fashioned Kettle Corn Ham And American Cheese Wrapped In Artisan Wheat Bread Old Fashioned Kettle Corn	184.0g	45.0g	0.0g	16.0g	22.0g	3.0g	420
Full Name Ham And American Cheese Wrapped In Artisan Wheat Bread Details Ingredients: 35 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 87 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Cheese Danish Smart & Final Iris Corporation Cheese Danish Smart & Final Iris Corporation	50.0g	26.0g	0.0g	8.0g	3.0g	12.0g	180
Full Name Cheese Danish Details Ingredients: 55 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	El Mexicano, Garbanzo Beans Marquez Brothers International, Inc. El Mexicano, Garbanzo Beans Marquez Brothers International, Inc.	120.0g	14.0g	6.0g	1.0g	8.0g	0.0g	65
Full Name El Mexicano, Garbanzo Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Camembert Fondue, Orange Ca... Russell Mccall's Inc. Camembert Fondue, Orange Cardamom Russell Mccall's Inc.	30.0g	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	5.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Camembert Fondue, Orange Cardamom Details Ingredients: 30 Cheese Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 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: 13	Beef Jerky Teriyaki Supervalu, Inc. Beef Jerky Teriyaki Supervalu, Inc.	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	7.0g	80
Full Name Beef Jerky Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Neilly's Foods, Zesty Rice ... Ultimate Seasonings Llc Neilly's Foods, Zesty Rice & Red Beans Mix Ultimate Seasonings Llc	56.0g	31.0g	8.0g	0.6g	9.0g	0.0g	158
Full Name Neilly's Foods, Zesty Rice & Red Beans Mix Details Ingredients: 8 Flavored Rice Dishes Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 51	Organic Vegan Nutty Burger Greenfalconllc Organic Vegan Nutty Burger Greenfalconllc	112.0g	33.0g	6.9g	12.0g	7.0g	0.0g	270
Full Name Organic Vegan Nutty Burger Details Ingredients: 17 Other Meats Branded Analysis 51 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	San Marcos, Whole Pinto Beans Empac San Marcos San Marcos, Whole Pinto Beans Empac San Marcos	125.0g	22.0g	9.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	120
Full Name San Marcos, Whole Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 4 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: 21	Chata, Refried Beans With C... Idemex Chata, Refried Beans With Chorizo And Cheese Idemex	120.0g	17.0g	6.0g	17.0g	11.0g	0.0g	270
Full Name Chata, Refried Beans With Chorizo And Cheese Details Ingredients: 11 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 21 BSI (Moderate) 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: 34	Homestyle Chicken Noodle So... Hy Vee, Inc. Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Noodle Hy Vee, Inc.	245.0g	17.0g	0.0g	5.0g	5.0g	2.0g	130
Full Name Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Noodle Details Ingredients: 39 Other Soups Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 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: 37	Vanilla Bean Super Premium ... Kingston Marketing Co Vanilla Bean Super Premium Ice Cream Kingston Marketing Co	86.0g	19.0g	0.0g	12.0g	3.0g	18.0g	200
Full Name Vanilla Bean Super Premium Ice Cream Details Ingredients: 10 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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