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: 32	Hanover, Black Beans Hanover Foods Corporation Hanover, Black Beans Hanover Foods Corporation	130.0g	22.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Hanover, Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 47	White Flour Soft Taco Torti... Nash Finch Company White Flour Soft Taco Tortillas Nash Finch Company	50.0g	24.0g	0.0g	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name White Flour Soft Taco Tortillas Details Ingredients: 30 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 47 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Organic Black Beans Trader Joe's Organic Black Beans Trader Joe's	130.0g	19.0g	4.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Organic Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Oregon Blueberry With Honey... Tillamook County Creamery Association Oregon Blueberry With Honey Almond Granola Farmstyle Parfait Greek Strained Y... Tillamook County Creamery Association	150.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	13.0g	110
Full Name Oregon Blueberry With Honey Almond Granola Farmstyle Parfait Greek Strained Yogurt Details Ingredients: 23 Yogurt Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Vanilla Bean Creamy German ... Ps Lets Eat Vanilla Bean Creamy German Style Quark Ps Lets Eat	170.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	14.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Vanilla Bean Creamy German Style Quark Details Ingredients: 10 Yogurt Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	100% Whole Grain Oats Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. 100% Whole Grain Oats Save Mart Supermarkets Inc.	40.0g	27.0g	4.0g	2.5g	0.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name 100% Whole Grain Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Rotisserie Chicken, Smokeho... Winn Dixie Stores, Inc. Rotisserie Chicken, Smokehouse Bbq Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.	84.0g	1.0g	0.0g	10.0g	18.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Rotisserie Chicken, Smokehouse Bbq Details Ingredients: 25 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Caterpillar Spicy Imitation... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc Caterpillar Spicy Imitation Crab Salad Rolled In Seaweed And Sushi Rice Toppe... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc	259.0g	73.0g	0.0g	20.0g	9.0g	0.0g	510
Full Name Caterpillar Spicy Imitation Crab Salad Rolled In Seaweed And Sushi Rice Topped With Avocado, Yummi Sushi Sauce And Sesame Seeds Roll Details Ingredients: 97 Sushi Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Red Bone Alley, Nawlins Rem... Red Bone Alley Foods, Llc Red Bone Alley, Nawlins Remoulade Red Bone Alley Foods, Llc	30.0ml	2.0g	0.0g	13.0g	0.0g	2.0g	120
Full Name Red Bone Alley, Nawlins Remoulade Details Ingredients: 36 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Petit Beurre Biscuit, Orange Gattegno Bros. Petit Beurre Biscuit, Orange Gattegno Bros.	100.0g	74.0g	0.0g	14.0g	8.2g	0.0g	455
Full Name Petit Beurre Biscuit, Orange Details Ingredients: 9 Cookies & Biscuits Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Oregon Strawberry With Glut... Tillamook County Creamery Association Oregon Strawberry With Gluten Free Honey Oat Granola Formstyle Parfait Greek ... Tillamook County Creamery Association	150.0g	16.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	12.0g	110
Full Name Oregon Strawberry With Gluten Free Honey Oat Granola Formstyle Parfait Greek Strained Yogurt Details Ingredients: 24 Yogurt Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bites Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bites Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	28.0g	10.0g	0.0g	12.0g	6.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Sharp Cheddar Cheese Bites Details Ingredients: 16 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	All Natural Turkey Jerky, O... Intermountain Natural, Llc All Natural Turkey Jerky, Original Intermountain Natural, Llc	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name All Natural Turkey Jerky, Original Details Ingredients: 12 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Lime Beans With Chili Candies Tolteca Co. Lime Beans With Chili Candies Tolteca Co.	29.0g	18.0g	0.0g	5.0g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Lime Beans With Chili Details Ingredients: 5 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 53	Turlock Pita Bread, Vegan M... Turlock Bakery Turlock Pita Bread, Vegan Mini Whole Wheat Bread Turlock Bakery	73.0g	32.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	155
Full Name Turlock Pita Bread, Vegan Mini Whole Wheat Bread Details Ingredients: 4 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 53 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 25	Chicken Tenders Hy Vee, Inc. Chicken Tenders Hy Vee, Inc.	85.0g	13.0g	0.0g	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	210
Full Name Chicken Tenders Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	White Sharp Cheddar Rosemar... M & P Plastics, Inc. White Sharp Cheddar Rosemary Wafers M & P Plastics, Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	11.0g	4.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name White Sharp Cheddar Rosemary Wafers Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Mama Montoya's, Authentic G... Mama Montoyas Llc Mama Montoya's, Authentic Green Chile Sauce With Pork, Hot, Hot Mama Montoyas Llc	113.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Mama Montoya's, Authentic Green Chile Sauce With Pork, Hot, Hot Details Ingredients: 14 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 10 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 90	Jamaica Chocolate Pump Street Chocolate Jamaica Chocolate Pump Street Chocolate	100.0g	48.4g	0.0g	37.6g	9.4g	0.0g	488
Full Name Jamaica Chocolate Details Ingredients: 2 Chocolate Branded Analysis 90 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Jarrow Formulas, Brown Rice... Jarrow Formulas, Inc. Jarrow Formulas, Brown Rice Protein Concentrate, Chocolate Flavor, Chocolate ... Jarrow Formulas, Inc.	17.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	12.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Jarrow Formulas, Brown Rice Protein Concentrate, Chocolate Flavor, Chocolate Flavor Details Ingredients: 3 Snack, Energy & Granola Bars Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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