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: 7	Grilled Beef Fajita Strips Target Stores Grilled Beef Fajita Strips Target Stores	85.0g	4.0g	0.0g	9.0g	21.0g	0.0g	180
Full Name Grilled Beef Fajita Strips Details Ingredients: 24 Cooked & Prepared Branded Analysis 7 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Artisan Chicken Jerky, Lemo... Fusion Ranch, Inc. Artisan Chicken Jerky, Lemon Pepper Fusion Ranch, Inc.	28.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.0g	10.0g	7.0g	80
Full Name Artisan Chicken Jerky, Lemon Pepper Details Ingredients: 15 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 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: 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: 4	Beef Uncured Frankfurters The Hillshire Brands Company Beef Uncured Frankfurters The Hillshire Brands Company	49.0g	2.0g	0.0g	14.0g	7.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Beef Uncured Frankfurters Details Ingredients: 28 Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 16	Vitarroz Pink Beans, 15.5 Oz Vitarroz International Foods Llc Vitarroz Pink Beans, 15.5 Oz Vitarroz International Foods Llc	130.0g	14.0g	6.0g	0.0g	5.0g	0.0g	81
Full Name Vitarroz Pink Beans, 15.5 Oz Details Ingredients: 5 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 16 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Chipotle Lime Zero Sugar Be... Fusion Ranch, Inc. Chipotle Lime Zero Sugar Beef Jerky Fusion Ranch, Inc.	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	3.0g	14.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Chipotle Lime Zero Sugar Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 17 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 6	Creamy Ginger Dressing Conagra Frozen Foods Creamy Ginger Dressing Conagra Frozen Foods	30.0ml	3.0g	0.0g	9.0g	0.0g	2.0g	90
Full Name Creamy Ginger Dressing Details Ingredients: 23 Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise Branded Analysis 6 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Farmstead Honey Goat Cheese... Beks Computer Services, Inc Farmstead Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Beks Computer Services, Inc	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	10.0g	6.0g	0.0g	120
Full Name Farmstead Honey Goat Cheese, Honey Details Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 5	Premium Cheese Snack, Mild Hall Brands Llc Premium Cheese Snack, Mild Hall Brands Llc	28.0g	3.0g	0.0g	13.0g	7.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Premium Cheese Snack, Mild Details Ingredients: 16 Flavored Snack Crackers Branded Analysis 5 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 10	Roasted Garlic & Herb Chick... Starkist Co. Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken Creations Starkist Co.	74.0g	5.0g	0.0g	4.0g	10.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken Creations Details Ingredients: 32 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Branded Analysis 10 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.	100.0g	13.0g	0.0g	18.0g	8.0g	0.0g	245
Full Name Beef Franks In A Blanket Details Ingredients: 26 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 25 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Bacon Chedda Cheese Balls Gilbert's Candy & Confections, Llc Bacon Chedda Cheese Balls Gilbert's Candy & Confections, Llc	28.0g	15.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Bacon Chedda Cheese Balls Details Ingredients: 24 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Cannellini Beans Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. Cannellini Beans Lowe's Food Stores, Inc.	130.0g	18.0g	4.0g	0.0g	7.0g	0.0g	100
Full Name Cannellini Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Jalapeno Chedda Cheese Balls Gilbert's Candy & Confections, Llc Jalapeno Chedda Cheese Balls Gilbert's Candy & Confections, Llc	28.0g	15.0g	0.0g	6.0g	4.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Jalapeno Chedda Cheese Balls Details Ingredients: 28 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 45	100% Whole Wheat Flour Faji... Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. 100% Whole Wheat Flour Fajita Size Tortillas Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.	57.0g	23.0g	0.0g	3.5g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name 100% Whole Wheat Flour Fajita Size Tortillas Details Ingredients: 16 Mexican Dinner Mixes Branded Analysis 45 BSI (High) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Slim Jim Original Beef And ... Conagra Brands, Inc Slim Jim Original Beef And Cheese Stick, 1.5 Oz. Meat Snacks Conagra Brands, Inc	32.0g	2.0g	0.0g	10.0g	7.0g	0.0g	130
Full Name Slim Jim Original Beef And Cheese Stick, 1.5 Oz. Meat Snacks Details Ingredients: 26 Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 2	Triple Crme Goat Brie Cheese Woolwich Goat Dairy Triple Crme Goat Brie Cheese Woolwich Goat Dairy	28.0g	1.0g	0.0g	7.0g	5.0g	0.0g	90
Full Name Triple Crme Goat Brie Cheese Details Ingredients: 5 Cheese Branded Analysis 2 BSI (Low) 67% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz Ecuadorean Tropical Products La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz Ecuadorean Tropical Products	40.0g	19.0g	9.0g	0.0g	8.0g	0.0g	70
Full Name La Cholita Lentils, 14 Oz Details Ingredients: 1 Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 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

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