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: 22	Dark Red Kidney No Salt Add... Faribault Foods, Inc. Dark Red Kidney No Salt Added Beans Faribault Foods, Inc.	130.0g	19.0g	8.1g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Dark Red Kidney No Salt Added Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Cranberry Beans Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Cranberry Beans Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	35.0g	21.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Cranberry Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Gefen Lentils, 16 Oz Cachere Distributing Inc. Gefen Lentils, 16 Oz Cachere Distributing Inc.	32.0g	19.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Gefen Lentils, 16 Oz Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 11	Chicken Meatballs With Brea... Target Stores Chicken Meatballs With Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Onion & Parsley Target Stores	85.0g	6.0g	0.0g	6.0g	20.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Chicken Meatballs With Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Onion & Parsley Details Ingredients: 39 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 11 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Dilly Ranch Salad Dressing Not Just Co. Dilly Ranch Salad Dressing Not Just Co.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	12.0g	0.0g	1.0g	120
Full Name Dilly Ranch Salad Dressing Details Ingredients: 19 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 15	Gyros Slices Flame Broiled ... Grecian Delight Inc Gyros Slices Flame Broiled Beef Grecian Delight Inc	84.0g	8.0g	0.0g	24.0g	10.0g	0.0g	290
Full Name Gyros Slices Flame Broiled Beef Details Ingredients: 24 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 15 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 36	Premium Pink Beans Iberia Foods Corporation Premium Pink Beans Iberia Foods Corporation	130.0g	22.0g	4.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Premium Pink Beans Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 36 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Yankee Trader Seafood Crab ... Yankee Trader Seafood Ltd. Yankee Trader Seafood Crab Rangoon, 12 Count, 11 Oz Yankee Trader Seafood Ltd.	51.0g	22.0g	0.0g	5.5g	5.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Yankee Trader Seafood Crab Rangoon, 12 Count, 11 Oz Details Ingredients: 50 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Beer Bratwurst Sausage Polidori Meat Processors Inc. Beer Bratwurst Sausage Polidori Meat Processors Inc.	71.0g	1.0g	0.0g	17.0g	9.0g	0.0g	200
Full Name Beer Bratwurst Sausage Details Ingredients: 11 Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 24	Low Sodium Roman Beans Goya Foods, Inc. Low Sodium Roman Beans Goya Foods, Inc.	124.0g	21.0g	9.1g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Low Sodium Roman Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 24 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Iberia Lentils, 16 Oz Iberia Foods Corporation Iberia Lentils, 16 Oz Iberia Foods Corporation	40.0g	19.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name Iberia Lentils, 16 Oz Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 27	Cranberry Roman Beans Iberia Foods Corporation Cranberry Roman Beans Iberia Foods Corporation	40.0g	24.0g	10.0g	0.0g	9.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Cranberry Roman Beans Details Ingredients: 1 Pre Packaged Fruit & Vegetables Branded Analysis 27 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 53	Medium #2 Bulgur Wheat International Foodsource Medium #2 Bulgur Wheat International Foodsource	45.0g	33.0g	6.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Medium #2 Bulgur Wheat Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 53 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 26	Galil Black Beans, 14 Oz Galil Importing Corporation Galil Black Beans, 14 Oz Galil Importing Corporation	130.0g	22.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Galil Black Beans, 14 Oz Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Slim Jim Original 'N Cheese... Conagra Brands, Inc Slim Jim Original 'N Cheese, Original Flavor, 0.9 Oz. 10 Count Conagra Brands, Inc	25.0g	2.0g	0.0g	8.0g	5.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Slim Jim Original 'N Cheese, Original Flavor, 0.9 Oz. 10 Count Details Ingredients: 26 Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 32	Garlic Parmesan Crackers, G... Hy Vee Garlic Parmesan Crackers, Garlic Parmesan Hy Vee	29.0g	17.0g	0.0g	7.0g	2.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Garlic Parmesan Crackers, Garlic Parmesan Details Ingredients: 33 Crackers & Biscotti Branded Analysis 32 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Cannellini Beans Goya Foods, Inc. Cannellini Beans Goya Foods, Inc.	122.0g	18.0g	7.0g	0.0g	6.0g	0.0g	81
Full Name Cannellini Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 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: 26	No Salt Added Organic Black... First International Health Foods Ltd. No Salt Added Organic Black Beans First International Health Foods Ltd.	130.0g	22.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name No Salt Added Organic Black Beans Details Ingredients: 2 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 26 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Beef Kreplach Elegant Music Beef Kreplach Elegant Music	40.0g	10.0g	0.0g	14.0g	3.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Beef Kreplach Details Ingredients: 24 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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