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: 42	Powdered Cake Mini Donuts Maple Donuts Inc Powdered Cake Mini Donuts Maple Donuts Inc	45.0g	22.0g	0.0g	11.0g	0.0g	10.0g	190
Full Name Powdered Cake Mini Donuts Details Ingredients: 42 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 42 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: 67	Red Kidney Beans Coast To Coast Produce Red Kidney Beans Coast To Coast Produce	100.0g	60.0g	25.0g	0.0g	24.0g	0.0g	330
Full Name Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 67 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Small Red Beans In Water & ... Conchita Foods, Inc. Small Red Beans In Water & Salt Conchita Foods, Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Small Red Beans In Water & Salt Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Red Kidney Beans Conchita Foods, Inc. Red Kidney Beans Conchita Foods, Inc.	128.0g	17.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	Artichoke & Kale Phyllo Pas... Ahold Usa, Inc. Artichoke & Kale Phyllo Pastry Purses Ahold Usa, Inc.	38.0g	14.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Artichoke & Kale Phyllo Pastry Purses Details Ingredients: 46 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Buffalo Style Grilled Chick... Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Buffalo Style Grilled Chicken Breast Strips Oscar Mayer Foods Corp.	84.0g	3.0g	0.0g	3.0g	23.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Buffalo Style Grilled Chicken Breast Strips Details Ingredients: 38 Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Dili Butter Keta Salmon Fishpeople, Inc Dili Butter Keta Salmon Fishpeople, Inc	170.0g	1.0g	0.0g	10.0g	27.0g	0.0g	211
Full Name Dili Butter Keta Salmon Details Ingredients: 17 Frozen Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Burnett Dairy, String Chees... Burnett Dairy Cooperative Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Zesty Teriyaki, Zesty Teriyaki Burnett Dairy Cooperative	24.0g	1.0g	0.0g	5.0g	6.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Zesty Teriyaki, Zesty Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 23 Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Branded Analysis 2 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: 2	Burnett Dairy, String Chees... Burnett Dairy Cooperative Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Hot Pepper, Beef, Hot Pepper, Beef Burnett Dairy Cooperative	24.0g	1.0g	0.0g	5.0g	6.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Burnett Dairy, String Cheese, Hot Pepper, Beef, Hot Pepper, Beef Details Ingredients: 26 Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Great Northern Beans Hanover Foods Corporation Great Northern Beans Hanover Foods Corporation	90.0g	26.0g	10.0g	0.0g	5.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Great Northern Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Frozen Vegetables Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Tea Aioli Burma Love Foods Company Tea Aioli Burma Love Foods Company	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	16.0g	0.0g	1.0g	160
Full Name Tea Aioli Details Ingredients: 21 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Juiceology, Fiber Boost Sup... Daklen Nutrition Juiceology, Fiber Boost Super Blend, Juice Drink Blend, Pomegranate, Cranberr... Daklen Nutrition	240.0ml	26.0g	4.1g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	101
Full Name Juiceology, Fiber Boost Super Blend, Juice Drink Blend, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Blueberry Details Ingredients: 13 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Colonna, Italian Classic Ca... Colonna Brothers Colonna, Italian Classic Cannellini White Kidney Beans Colonna Brothers	130.0g	18.0g	4.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Colonna, Italian Classic Cannellini White Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Turkey Jerky Meijer, Inc. Turkey Jerky Meijer, Inc.	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 34	Organic Cheddar Squares Bak... General Mills, Inc. Organic Cheddar Squares Baked Organic Snack Crackers, Cheddar General Mills, Inc.	28.0g	18.0g	0.0g	6.0g	3.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Organic Cheddar Squares Baked Organic Snack Crackers, Cheddar Details Ingredients: 16 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 34 BSI (High) 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: 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: 100	Atlantic Roll Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc Atlantic Roll Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc	285.0g	52.0g	0.0g	3.5g	27.0g	0.0g	359
Full Name Atlantic Roll Details Ingredients: 40 Sushi Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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