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: 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: 9	Chimichurri Beef Brisket J&K Distributors Chimichurri Beef Brisket J&K Distributors	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Chimichurri Beef Brisket Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Vitarroz, Pink Beans Vitarroz International Foods Llc Vitarroz, Pink Beans Vitarroz International Foods Llc	130.0g	14.0g	6.0g	0.0g	5.0g	0.0g	81
Full Name Vitarroz, Pink Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 39	Whole Wheat Pita Middle East Bakery Inc. Whole Wheat Pita Middle East Bakery Inc.	48.0g	25.0g	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Whole Wheat Pita Details Ingredients: 6 Breads & Buns Branded Analysis 39 BSI (High) 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: 35	Equal Exchange, Organic 65%... Equal Exchange, Inc. Equal Exchange, Organic 65% Cacao Ecuador Dark Chocolate Equal Exchange, Inc.	37.0g	19.0g	0.0g	17.0g	0.0g	13.0g	230
Full Name Equal Exchange, Organic 65% Cacao Ecuador Dark Chocolate Details Ingredients: 4 Chocolate Branded Analysis 35 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Oregon Dark Cherry With Hon... Tillamook County Creamery Association Oregon Dark Cherry With Honey Almond Granola Farmstyle Parfait Greek Strained... Tillamook County Creamery Association	150.0g	19.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	14.0g	120
Full Name Oregon Dark Cherry With Honey Almond Granola Farmstyle Parfait Greek Strained Yogurt Details Ingredients: 23 Yogurt Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 70	Woolworths Chicken & Bacon ... Woolworths New Zealand Limited Woolworths Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake 1 Kg Woolworths New Zealand Limited	250.0g	36.0g	0.0g	21.8g	19.8g	0.0g	420
Full Name Woolworths Chicken & Bacon Pasta Bake 1 Kg Details Ingredients: 23 Frozen Chicken Processed Branded Analysis 70 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Juiceology, Juice Drink Ble... Daklen Nutrition Juiceology, Juice Drink Blend, Pomegranate Canberry+Blueberry, Pomegranate Ca... Daklen Nutrition	240.0ml	26.0g	4.1g	0.0g	0.0g	19.0g	101
Full Name Juiceology, Juice Drink Blend, Pomegranate Canberry+Blueberry, Pomegranate Canberry+Blueberry Details Ingredients: 11 Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 54	Crumble Cake, Cinnamon West Coast Grocery Company Crumble Cake, Cinnamon West Coast Grocery Company	49.0g	28.0g	0.0g	10.0g	0.0g	18.0g	210
Full Name Crumble Cake, Cinnamon Details Ingredients: 80 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 54 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Key Food, Black Beans Key Food Stores Co Operative, Inc. Key Food, Black Beans Key Food Stores Co Operative, Inc.	130.0g	21.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Key Food, Black Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Chicken Strips With General... Rje Trade International, Inc. Chicken Strips With General Tsao Sauce Rje Trade International, Inc.	113.0g	4.0g	0.0g	2.5g	23.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Chicken Strips With General Tsao Sauce Details Ingredients: 19 Poultry, Chicken & Turkey Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	10 Pc Kbq Chicken Gyoza, Kb... Genji, Inc. 10 Pc Kbq Chicken Gyoza, Kbq Chicken Genji, Inc.	286.0g	67.0g	0.0g	17.0g	23.0g	0.0g	589
Full Name 10 Pc Kbq Chicken Gyoza, Kbq Chicken Details Ingredients: 61 Other Deli Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 99	Shrimp Fusion Avocado, Cucu... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc Shrimp Fusion Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Leaf Lettuce, Imitation Crab S... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc	275.0g	50.0g	0.0g	5.0g	16.0g	0.0g	270
Full Name Shrimp Fusion Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Leaf Lettuce, Imitation Crab Stick And Shrimp Rolled In Rice Paper. Served With Ponzu Sauce. Spring Roll Details Ingredients: 64 Sushi Branded Analysis 99 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 7	Black Beans Overseas Food Dist Inc. Black Beans Overseas Food Dist Inc.	100.0g	8.0g	4.4g	0.0g	4.5g	0.0g	62
Full Name Black Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Buffalo Style Chicken Wing ... Kids' Favorite Foods, Inc. Buffalo Style Chicken Wing Sections Kids' Favorite Foods, Inc.	127.0g	4.0g	0.0g	19.0g	22.0g	0.0g	279
Full Name Buffalo Style Chicken Wing Sections Details Ingredients: 8 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Blackened Atlantic Salmon O... Ahold Usa, Inc. Blackened Atlantic Salmon On Cedar Plank Ahold Usa, Inc.	113.0g	2.0g	0.0g	19.0g	22.0g	0.0g	270
Full Name Blackened Atlantic Salmon On Cedar Plank Details Ingredients: 15 Frozen Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Asian Ginger Sesame Dressin... Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Asian Ginger Sesame Dressing & Marinade Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	30.0ml	7.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	6.0g	100
Full Name Asian Ginger Sesame Dressing & Marinade Details Ingredients: 24 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 21	Vanilla Flavored Icelandic ... Glencourt Inc. Vanilla Flavored Icelandic Style Nonfat Yogurt Glencourt Inc.	150.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.0g	17.0g	8.0g	110
Full Name Vanilla Flavored Icelandic Style Nonfat Yogurt Details Ingredients: 9 Yogurt Branded Analysis 21 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	All Natural Muesli With Exo... New Frontiers Sales & Marketing Llc All Natural Muesli With Exotic Fruit New Frontiers Sales & Marketing Llc	100.0g	59.8g	0.0g	5.2g	6.4g	0.0g	47
Full Name All Natural Muesli With Exotic Fruit Details Ingredients: 8 Cereal Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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