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: 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: 33	Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream Producers Dairy Foods, Inc. Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream Producers Dairy Foods, Inc.	67.0g	17.0g	0.0g	8.0g	2.0g	12.0g	150
Full Name Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream Details Ingredients: 12 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Vanilla Creme Flavored Suga... Publix Super Markets, Inc. Vanilla Creme Flavored Sugar Wafers Publix Super Markets, Inc.	32.0g	24.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	18.0g	160
Full Name Vanilla Creme Flavored Sugar Wafers Details Ingredients: 16 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 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: 53	Pepperoni & Cheese Pepperon... Safeway, Inc. Pepperoni & Cheese Pepperoni And Four Cheese Stuffed Calzone Safeway, Inc.	113.0g	28.0g	0.0g	18.0g	15.0g	2.0g	340
Full Name Pepperoni & Cheese Pepperoni And Four Cheese Stuffed Calzone Details Ingredients: 53 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 53 BSI (High) 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
BSI: 33	Grilled Boneless Skinless C... Aldi Inc. Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Meat In A Teriyaki Sauce And Pineappl... Aldi Inc.	140.0g	17.0g	0.0g	3.0g	20.0g	15.0g	181
Full Name Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Meat In A Teriyaki Sauce And Pineapples, Hawaiian Style Chicken Details Ingredients: 33 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 33 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Smart & Final Iris Corporation	130.0g	20.0g	8.1g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Black Beans, Sea Salt Smart & Final Iris Corporation Black Beans, Sea Salt Smart & Final Iris Corporation	130.0g	20.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	111
Full Name Black Beans, Sea Salt Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Tender Bites Teriyaki Beef ... Link Snacks, Inc. Tender Bites Teriyaki Beef Sticks Link Snacks, Inc.	35.0g	6.0g	0.0g	1.5g	13.0g	6.0g	90
Full Name Tender Bites Teriyaki Beef Sticks Details Ingredients: 15 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Candy Cane Cake Pop Kit, Va... Brand Castle, Llc Candy Cane Cake Pop Kit, Vanilla Brand Castle, Llc	51.0g	38.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	30.0g	240
Full Name Candy Cane Cake Pop Kit, Vanilla Details Ingredients: 36 Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Seattle Sourdough Baking Co... United States Bakery Seattle Sourdough Baking Company, Bread, Asiago Cheese, Asiago Cheese United States Bakery	45.0g	17.0g	1.0g	3.0g	5.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Seattle Sourdough Baking Company, Bread, Asiago Cheese, Asiago Cheese Details Ingredients: 23 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Woven Wheats Snack Crackers... Winco Foods, Inc. Woven Wheats Snack Crackers, Original Winco Foods, Inc.	31.0g	21.0g	3.0g	6.0g	3.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Woven Wheats Snack Crackers, Original Details Ingredients: 5 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 81	Chicken Flavored Whole Grai... Uncle Ben's Inc. Chicken Flavored Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice Uncle Ben's Inc.	250.0g	42.0g	1.0g	4.0g	5.0g	0.0g	220
Full Name Chicken Flavored Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice Details Ingredients: 17 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Branded Analysis 81 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky, Orig... Kcb Industries, L.L.C. Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky, Original Kcb Industries, L.L.C.	28.0g	9.0g	0.0g	4.5g	15.0g	8.0g	140
Full Name Cowboy Cut Beef Jerky, Original Details Ingredients: 17 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 5	Cracked Pepper Provisionaire & Co. Llc Cracked Pepper Provisionaire & Co. Llc	28.0g	3.0g	0.0g	1.3g	12.0g	2.0g	70
Full Name Cracked Pepper Details Ingredients: 16 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 5 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Sesame Stix Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc. Sesame Stix Finlay Extracts & Ingredients Usa, Inc.	31.0g	14.0g	2.0g	12.0g	3.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Sesame Stix Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 0	Pinto Beans Gs1 Mexico Pinto Beans Gs1 Mexico	48.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.9g	9.0g	0.0g	159
Full Name Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 0 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 40	Hy Vee, Select Black Beluga... Hy Vee, Inc. Hy Vee, Select Black Beluga Lentils Hy Vee, Inc.	45.0g	30.0g	9.0g	0.5g	13.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Hy Vee, Select Black Beluga Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 40 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 69	Red Velvet Cake New Desserts, Inc. Red Velvet Cake New Desserts, Inc.	71.0g	36.0g	0.0g	15.0g	3.0g	24.0g	290
Full Name Red Velvet Cake Details Ingredients: 37 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 69 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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