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: 11	Traditional Seitan Slices Sweet Earth Natural Foods Traditional Seitan Slices Sweet Earth Natural Foods	85.0g	6.0g	0.0g	3.0g	22.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Traditional Seitan Slices Details Ingredients: 12 Other Meats Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Oatness A Milk Alternative 1836 Farms, Llc Oatness A Milk Alternative 1836 Farms, Llc	240.0ml	4.0g	0.0g	12.0g	1.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Oatness A Milk Alternative Details Ingredients: 7 Plant Based Milk Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Zero Sugar Lemon Wafers, Lemon Kid Tested Tunes Zero Sugar Lemon Wafers, Lemon Kid Tested Tunes	25.0g	16.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Zero Sugar Lemon Wafers, Lemon Details Ingredients: 23 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 30 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 48	Brown Lentils Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Brown Lentils Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.	50.0g	34.0g	9.0g	0.0g	11.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Brown Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 48 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Cannellini Organic Beans Weaver Family Limited Partnership Cannellini Organic Beans Weaver Family Limited Partnership	130.0g	22.0g	4.0g	0.0g	4.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Cannellini Organic Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Cannellini Beans, White Kid... Faribault Foods, Inc. Cannellini Beans, White Kidney Beans Faribault Foods, Inc.	130.0g	19.0g	6.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	111
Full Name Cannellini Beans, White Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Plant Based Grilled Chik'n ... The Miso Brothers, Inc. Plant Based Grilled Chik'n Strips The Miso Brothers, Inc.	55.0g	4.0g	0.0g	3.0g	10.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Plant Based Grilled Chik'n Strips Details Ingredients: 22 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Pinto Beans Teasdale Foods, Inc. Pinto Beans Teasdale Foods, Inc.	124.0g	15.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	81
Full Name Pinto Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Teriyaki Grass Fed Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc. Teriyaki Grass Fed Beef Jerky S&E Gourmet Cuts Inc.	28.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.5g	11.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Teriyaki Grass Fed Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 22 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Pinto Beans With Garlic, Pi... Mccall Farms Inc Pinto Beans With Garlic, Pinto With Garlic Mccall Farms Inc	128.0g	20.0g	6.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	110
Full Name Pinto Beans With Garlic, Pinto With Garlic Details Ingredients: 7 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Heritage Goat Blue Cheese C... Infusion Biosciences Hemp Solutions, Inc. Heritage Goat Blue Cheese Crumbles, Heritage Blue Infusion Biosciences Hemp Solutions, Inc.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	8.0g	6.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Heritage Goat Blue Cheese Crumbles, Heritage Blue Details Ingredients: 3 Cheese Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Classic Caesar Salad Consilium Tech, Llc Classic Caesar Salad Consilium Tech, Llc	156.0g	22.0g	0.0g	33.0g	19.0g	0.0g	440
Full Name Classic Caesar Salad Details Ingredients: 49 Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Organic Lentils Rienzi & Sons Inc. Organic Lentils Rienzi & Sons Inc.	130.0g	14.0g	4.9g	0.0g	5.0g	0.0g	81
Full Name Organic Lentils Details Ingredients: 2 Canned Vegetables Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Hot Beer Cheese Spread Fishmarket Inc. Hot Beer Cheese Spread Fishmarket Inc.	28.0g	2.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Hot Beer Cheese Spread Details Ingredients: 25 Cheese Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Hardwood Smoked Teriyaki Fl... Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated Hardwood Smoked Teriyaki Flavored Kippered Beef Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	1.5g	8.0g	0.0g	50
Full Name Hardwood Smoked Teriyaki Flavored Kippered Beef Details Ingredients: 21 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chips Choczero Inc Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chips Choczero Inc	14.0g	8.0g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	60
Full Name Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chips Details Ingredients: 6 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Salmon Power Bites Handy International Inc. Salmon Power Bites Handy International Inc.	85.0g	9.0g	0.0g	2.5g	12.0g	0.0g	110
Full Name Salmon Power Bites Details Ingredients: 26 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	Roasted Turkey Breast Barash Cosmetics Llc. Roasted Turkey Breast Barash Cosmetics Llc.	226.0g	4.0g	0.0g	1.3g	22.0g	0.0g	445
Full Name Roasted Turkey Breast Details Ingredients: 85 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 82	California Crab Salad, Brow... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc California Crab Salad, Brown Rice Roll Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc	216.0g	42.0g	0.0g	16.0g	9.0g	0.0g	339
Full Name California Crab Salad, Brown Rice Roll Details Ingredients: 31 Sushi Branded Analysis 82 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Gluten Free Breaded Chicken... Tyson Foods, Inc. Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Strips Tyson Foods, Inc.	84.0g	12.0g	0.0g	10.0g	14.0g	0.0g	190
Full Name Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Strips Details Ingredients: 17 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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