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: 6	Wild Alaska Salmon, Maple B... Odyssey Enterprises Inc. Wild Alaska Salmon, Maple Bourbon Seasoned Odyssey Enterprises Inc.	142.0g	3.0g	0.0g	14.0g	28.0g	0.0g	250
Full Name Wild Alaska Salmon, Maple Bourbon Seasoned Details Ingredients: 19 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	Missy J's, Crispy Bark Oh, Yes You Candy!, Llc Missy J's, Crispy Bark Oh, Yes You Candy!, Llc	40.0g	24.0g	0.0g	14.0g	0.0g	8.0g	220
Full Name Missy J's, Crispy Bark Details Ingredients: 9 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Chicken Breast Chunks With ... Perdue Farms Incorporated Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat, Buffalo Style Perdue Farms Incorporated	84.0g	12.0g	0.0g	18.0g	13.0g	0.0g	260
Full Name Chicken Breast Chunks With Rib Meat, Buffalo Style Details Ingredients: 37 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Southwest Sockeye Salmon Bu... Odyssey Enterprises Inc. Southwest Sockeye Salmon Burgers Odyssey Enterprises Inc.	113.0g	9.0g	0.0g	3.5g	15.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Southwest Sockeye Salmon Burgers Details Ingredients: 30 Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Artisan Turkey Jerky, Rosem... Fusion Ranch, Inc. Artisan Turkey Jerky, Rosemary Citrus Fusion Ranch, Inc.	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	7.0g	70
Full Name Artisan Turkey Jerky, Rosemary Citrus Details Ingredients: 15 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	All Natural Lentils Rosa Food Products Company Inc All Natural Lentils Rosa Food Products Company Inc	32.0g	19.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name All Natural Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Extra Firm Organic Tofu Kentronics Communications, Inc. Extra Firm Organic Tofu Kentronics Communications, Inc.	85.0g	1.0g	0.0g	5.0g	10.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Extra Firm Organic Tofu Details Ingredients: 3 Other Meats Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 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: 36	Cheese Nips Crackers 1 X Mondelez Usa Cheese Nips Crackers 1 X Mondelez Usa	30.0g	19.0g	0.0g	6.0g	3.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Cheese Nips Crackers 1 X Details Ingredients: 20 Biscuits/Cookies Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Morinaga, Mori Nu, Organic ... Morinaga Nutritional Foods Inc Morinaga, Mori Nu, Organic Firm Silken Tofu Morinaga Nutritional Foods Inc	85.0g	2.0g	0.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	50
Full Name Morinaga, Mori Nu, Organic Firm Silken Tofu Details Ingredients: 5 Other Meats Branded Analysis 4 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: 19	Lentejas Lentils Metro Commodities, Inc. Lentejas Lentils Metro Commodities, Inc.	32.0g	19.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Lentejas Lentils Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Farmhouse Cheddar Cultured ... Presto Chango Decor,Inc. Farmhouse Cheddar Cultured Vegan Cheese Presto Chango Decor,Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	3.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Farmhouse Cheddar Cultured Vegan Cheese Details Ingredients: 19 Cheese Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Barley Cebada Rosa Food Products Company Inc Barley Cebada Rosa Food Products Company Inc	33.0g	24.0g	5.0g	0.0g	3.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Barley Cebada Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Pcc, Black Pepper Turkey Je... Intermountain Natural, Llc Pcc, Black Pepper Turkey Jerky, Smoke, Smoke Intermountain Natural, Llc	28.0g	6.0g	0.0g	0.0g	11.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name Pcc, Black Pepper Turkey Jerky, Smoke, Smoke Details Ingredients: 12 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	White Meat Chicken Nuggets Tyson Foods, Inc. White Meat Chicken Nuggets Tyson Foods, Inc.	88.0g	14.0g	0.0g	13.0g	12.0g	0.0g	230
Full Name White Meat Chicken Nuggets Details Ingredients: 16 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 27 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
BSI: 26	Margaret Holmes, White Kidn... Holmes Canning Company Inc. Margaret Holmes, White Kidney Beans Holmes Canning Company Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	4.9g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Margaret Holmes, White Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	House Foods, Tofu Cutlet House Foods America Corporation House Foods, Tofu Cutlet House Foods America Corporation	85.0g	3.0g	0.0g	8.0g	11.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name House Foods, Tofu Cutlet Details Ingredients: 5 Other Meats Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Margaret Holmes, Green And ... Holmes Canning Company Inc. Margaret Holmes, Green And White Lima Beans Holmes Canning Company Inc.	130.0g	16.0g	4.9g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Margaret Holmes, Green And White Lima Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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