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: 28	Organic Cannellini Beans, C... Ahold Usa, Inc. Organic Cannellini Beans, Cannellini Ahold Usa, Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	4.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Organic Cannellini Beans, Cannellini Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 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: 36	Black Turtle Beans Blue Chip Group Inc. Black Turtle Beans Blue Chip Group Inc.	46.0g	29.0g	10.0g	0.0g	10.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Black Turtle Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 77	100% Quinoa Pasta, Curvo Ri... Coast To Coast Produce 100% Quinoa Pasta, Curvo Rigate Coast To Coast Produce	57.0g	40.0g	0.0g	1.5g	8.0g	0.0g	210
Full Name 100% Quinoa Pasta, Curvo Rigate Details Ingredients: 4 Pasta By Shape & Type Branded Analysis 77 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 8	French Dressing Topco Associates, Inc. French Dressing Topco Associates, Inc.	30.0ml	4.0g	0.0g	11.0g	0.0g	4.0g	110
Full Name French Dressing Details Ingredients: 39 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 8 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Full Circle, Caesar Dressin... Topco Associates, Inc. Full Circle, Caesar Dressing, With Organic Romano Cheese Topco Associates, Inc.	30.0ml	1.0g	0.0g	13.0g	1.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Full Circle, Caesar Dressing, With Organic Romano Cheese Details Ingredients: 42 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 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: 2	Shoprite, Organic Goddess D... Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Organic Goddess Dressing Wakefern Food Corporation	30.0g	1.0g	0.0g	14.0g	1.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Shoprite, Organic Goddess Dressing Details Ingredients: 17 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Black Beans And Beef Sampco, Inc. Black Beans And Beef Sampco, Inc.	55.0g	5.0g	0.0g	2.0g	6.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Black Beans And Beef Details Ingredients: 15 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Branded Analysis 10 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Mild Beef Old Fashioned, Sl... Link Snacks, Inc. Mild Beef Old Fashioned, Slow Dried Jerky Link Snacks, Inc.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	2.5g	15.0g	0.0g	80
Full Name Mild Beef Old Fashioned, Slow Dried Jerky Details Ingredients: 14 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Chocolate Flavor Plant Base... Hgv Distribution Llc Chocolate Flavor Plant Based Protein Powder Hgv Distribution Llc	13.0g	2.0g	1.0g	0.0g	11.0g	0.0g	50
Full Name Chocolate Flavor Plant Based Protein Powder Details Ingredients: 6 Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Zero Sugar Beef Jerky, Beef Old Trapper Smoked Products Zero Sugar Beef Jerky, Beef Old Trapper Smoked Products	28.0g	2.0g	0.0g	0.5g	14.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Zero Sugar Beef Jerky, Beef Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 25	Beef Franks In A Blanket Perfection Foods Company Inc. Beef Franks In A Blanket Perfection Foods Company Inc.	85.0g	13.0g	0.0g	18.0g	8.0g	0.0g	245
Full Name Beef Franks In A Blanket Details Ingredients: 25 Frozen Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Tuna Tataki In Salt And Bla... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc Tuna Tataki In Salt And Black Peppers, Served With Yummi Ponzu Sauce, Garnish... Gavin & Bailey Consulting Firm Llc	227.0g	10.0g	0.0g	2.5g	43.0g	0.0g	250
Full Name Tuna Tataki In Salt And Black Peppers, Served With Yummi Ponzu Sauce, Garnished With Ginger, Wasabi And Soy Sauce Details Ingredients: 25 Sushi Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 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: 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: 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: 0	Yellow Fava Beans Overseas Food Dist Inc. Yellow Fava Beans Overseas Food Dist Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	7.0g	0.0g	2.0g	0.0g	28
Full Name Yellow Fava Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 0 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 35	Beer Battered Pollock Fillets Safeway, Inc. Beer Battered Pollock Fillets Safeway, Inc.	108.0g	18.0g	0.0g	12.0g	12.0g	0.0g	230
Full Name Beer Battered Pollock Fillets Details Ingredients: 19 Frozen Fish & Seafood Branded Analysis 35 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

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