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: 19	Chicken Breast Strips Tyson Foods, Inc. Chicken Breast Strips Tyson Foods, Inc.	76.0g	10.0g	0.0g	12.0g	10.0g	0.0g	190
Full Name Chicken Breast Strips Details Ingredients: 27 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Tamari Ginger Pure Avocado ... Chosen Foods, Llc Tamari Ginger Pure Avocado Oil Dressing & Marinade Chosen Foods, Llc	30.0ml	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	4.0g	90
Full Name Tamari Ginger Pure Avocado Oil Dressing & Marinade Details Ingredients: 13 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 10 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 69	Vanilla Bean Creamy Austral... Danone Us, Llc Vanilla Bean Creamy Australian Style Nonfat Yogurt Danone Us, Llc	225.0g	35.0g	0.0g	0.0g	9.0g	29.0g	180
Full Name Vanilla Bean Creamy Australian Style Nonfat Yogurt Details Ingredients: 6 Yogurt Branded Analysis 69 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Mama Montoya's, Authentic G... Mama Montoyas Llc Mama Montoya's, Authentic Green Chile Sauce With Pork, Hot, Hot Mama Montoyas Llc	113.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Mama Montoya's, Authentic Green Chile Sauce With Pork, Hot, Hot Details Ingredients: 14 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 10 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Vegenaise Gourmet Dipping S... Earth Island Vegenaise Gourmet Dipping Sauce & Spread, Sriracha Spicy, Hot Earth Island	14.0g	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	1.0g	70
Full Name Vegenaise Gourmet Dipping Sauce & Spread, Sriracha Spicy, Hot Details Ingredients: 11 Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Teriyaki Dressing, Marinade... Terrapin Ridge Farms Llc Teriyaki Dressing, Marinade, Dipping Sauce, Creamy Ginger Terrapin Ridge Farms Llc	30.0g	5.0g	0.0g	10.0g	0.0g	5.0g	110
Full Name Teriyaki Dressing, Marinade, Dipping Sauce, Creamy Ginger Details Ingredients: 25 Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces Branded Analysis 10 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: 98	Patriotic Cupcakes Frosted ... Hostess Brands, Llc Patriotic Cupcakes Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Hostess Brands, Llc	82.0g	50.0g	0.0g	10.0g	0.0g	39.0g	300
Full Name Patriotic Cupcakes Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Details Ingredients: 58 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 37	Pearl Barley Cachere Distributing Inc. Pearl Barley Cachere Distributing Inc.	33.0g	24.0g	5.0g	0.0g	3.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Pearl Barley Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 37 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Honey Lemon Chili Dressing ... Blah Blah Woof Woof Honey Lemon Chili Dressing And Marinade Blah Blah Woof Woof	30.0ml	8.0g	0.0g	10.0g	0.0g	8.0g	120
Full Name Honey Lemon Chili Dressing And Marinade Details Ingredients: 18 Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Lentils Goya Foods, Inc. Lentils Goya Foods, Inc.	122.0g	16.0g	4.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	81
Full Name Lentils Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Borlotti Beans V Formusa Co Inc Borlotti Beans V Formusa Co Inc	123.0g	16.0g	7.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	92
Full Name Borlotti Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Balsamic Italian Dressing &... Pinnacle Foods Group Llc Balsamic Italian Dressing & Marinade Pinnacle Foods Group Llc	30.0g	3.0g	0.0g	9.0g	0.0g	2.0g	90
Full Name Balsamic Italian Dressing & Marinade Details Ingredients: 26 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 47	White Flour Soft Taco Torti... Nash Finch Company White Flour Soft Taco Tortillas Nash Finch Company	50.0g	24.0g	0.0g	4.0g	4.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name White Flour Soft Taco Tortillas Details Ingredients: 30 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 47 BSI (High) 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: 98	Four Cheeze Style With Herb... Promotional Alliance International, Inc Four Cheeze Style With Herbs Deluxe Cheezy Mac Promotional Alliance International, Inc	100.0g	50.0g	0.0g	8.0g	4.0g	0.0g	290
Full Name Four Cheeze Style With Herbs Deluxe Cheezy Mac Details Ingredients: 21 Pasta Dinners Branded Analysis 98 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Great Northern Beans Burnette Foods, Inc. Great Northern Beans Burnette Foods, Inc.	125.0g	27.0g	5.0g	0.0g	0.0g	2.0g	150
Full Name Great Northern Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Pressed Tofu Sunrise Markets Inc. Pressed Tofu Sunrise Markets Inc.	85.0g	2.0g	0.0g	7.0g	14.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Pressed Tofu Details Ingredients: 3 Other Meats Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 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
BSI: 20	Low Sodium Black Beans Topco Associates, Inc. Low Sodium Black Beans Topco Associates, Inc.	125.0g	14.0g	4.0g	0.0g	5.0g	0.0g	110
Full Name Low Sodium Black Beans Details Ingredients: 3 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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