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: 34	Vanilla Wafers Kid Tested Tunes Vanilla Wafers Kid Tested Tunes	27.0g	18.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Vanilla Wafers Details Ingredients: 19 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Vanilla Bean Strained Greek... The Kroger Co. Vanilla Bean Strained Greek Nonfat Yogurt The Kroger Co.	170.0g	18.0g	0.0g	0.0g	15.0g	16.0g	139
Full Name Vanilla Bean Strained Greek Nonfat Yogurt Details Ingredients: 12 Yogurt Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Beef Sirloin Roast Proportion Foods, Llc Beef Sirloin Roast Proportion Foods, Llc	112.0g	2.0g	0.0g	4.0g	21.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Beef Sirloin Roast Details Ingredients: 18 Other Meats Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	La Fe, Small Red Beans Gracekennedy Foods (Usa) Llc La Fe, Small Red Beans Gracekennedy Foods (Usa) Llc	130.0g	18.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name La Fe, Small Red Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 68	Soya Flour Lenox Corporation Soya Flour Lenox Corporation	71.0g	36.0g	0.0g	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	401
Full Name Soya Flour Details Ingredients: 1 Flours & Corn Meal Branded Analysis 68 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Classic Black Beans 8 Track Foods Classic Black Beans 8 Track Foods	130.0g	20.0g	8.1g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	111
Full Name Classic Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Mesquite Bbq Seasoned Petit... Origin Pork Llc Mesquite Bbq Seasoned Petite Tender, Boneless Beef Origin Pork Llc	112.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	21.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Mesquite Bbq Seasoned Petite Tender, Boneless Beef Details Ingredients: 13 Other Meats Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 14	Poppyseed Chicken Ashley Mac's Holdings, Llc Poppyseed Chicken Ashley Mac's Holdings, Llc	100.0g	7.0g	0.0g	3.6g	12.0g	1.0g	160
Full Name Poppyseed Chicken Details Ingredients: 59 Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 14 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Pressed Tofu Sunrise Markets Inc. Pressed Tofu Sunrise Markets Inc.	85.0g	2.0g	0.0g	7.0g	14.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Pressed Tofu Details Ingredients: 3 Other Meats Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Prosciutto, Mild Salami, Pr... Veroni Usa Inc. Prosciutto, Mild Salami, Provolone Cheese, Olives & Breadsticks, Mild, Provolone Veroni Usa Inc.	56.0g	6.0g	0.0g	10.0g	11.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Prosciutto, Mild Salami, Provolone Cheese, Olives & Breadsticks, Mild, Provolone Details Ingredients: 21 Lunch Snacks & Combinations Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Traditional Style Wheat Chips La Milpa Tortilla Factory, Llc Traditional Style Wheat Chips La Milpa Tortilla Factory, Llc	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	12.0g	2.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Traditional Style Wheat Chips Details Ingredients: 46 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	La Fe, Black Beans Gracekennedy Foods (Usa) Llc La Fe, Black Beans Gracekennedy Foods (Usa) Llc	130.0g	21.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name La Fe, Black Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Salad Dressing, Miso Orange... Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. Salad Dressing, Miso Orange Sesame Save Mart Supermarkets Inc.	30.0g	6.0g	0.0g	9.0g	0.0g	5.0g	100
Full Name Salad Dressing, Miso Orange Sesame Details Ingredients: 21 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Giant Eagle, Light Red Kidn... Giant Eagle, Inc. Giant Eagle, Light Red Kidney Beans Giant Eagle, Inc.	45.0g	27.0g	11.0g	0.0g	11.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Giant Eagle, Light Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Spinach Dip Wildbrine Llc Spinach Dip Wildbrine Llc	24.0g	2.0g	0.0g	9.0g	1.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Spinach Dip Details Ingredients: 18 Dips & Salsa Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Chicken Tenders With Genera... Rje Trade International, Inc. Chicken Tenders With General Tsao Sauce Rje Trade International, Inc.	113.0g	4.0g	0.0g	2.5g	23.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Chicken Tenders With General Tsao Sauce Details Ingredients: 19 Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Organic Great Northern Beans Burnette Foods, Inc. Organic Great Northern Beans Burnette Foods, Inc.	125.0g	21.0g	7.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Organic Great Northern Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Fully Cooked Grilled & Glaz... The Kroger Co. Fully Cooked Grilled & Glazed Chicken Breast Fillets The Kroger Co.	102.0g	3.0g	0.0g	3.0g	22.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Fully Cooked Grilled & Glazed Chicken Breast Fillets Details Ingredients: 26 Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Italian Lentils Mangia, Inc. Italian Lentils Mangia, Inc.	90.0g	18.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Italian Lentils Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Soft Pretzel Bites Weis Markets, Inc. Soft Pretzel Bites Weis Markets, Inc.	55.0g	29.0g	19.0g	0.0g	4.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Soft Pretzel Bites Details Ingredients: 13 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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