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 43,941 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

Actions	Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini FRESH&EASY Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini Whole Grain Rotini	56.0g	67.98	200	41.0g	2.0g	6.0g	1.5g	7.0g
Whole Grain Rotini Brand: FRESH&EASY Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 67.98 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 2.0g Fiber 6.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms FRESH & EASY Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms Apple Blossoms	114.0g	77.54	350	42.0g	16.0g	2.1g	17.0g	4.0g
Apple Blossoms Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: FROZEN APPETIZERS & HORS D'OEUVRES Serving: 114.0g BSI 77.54 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 16.0g Fiber 2.1g Fat 17.0g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Goodness Animal Shapes Goodness Animal Shapes Goodness Animal Shapes FRESH & EASY Pasta Dinners Goodness Animal Shapes Goodness Animal Shapes Goodness Animal Shapes	70.0g	89.26	250	50.0g	5.0g	4.0g	2.0g	9.0g
Goodness Animal Shapes Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: PASTA DINNERS Serving: 70.0g BSI 89.26 Carbs 50.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 2.0g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Quinoa & Brown Rice Wi... Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs FRESH & EASY Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs	152.0g	90.66	271	49.0g	1.0g	3.0g	6.0g	6.0g
Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: ENTREES, SIDES & SMALL MEALS Serving: 152.0g BSI 90.66 Carbs 49.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Other Grains & Seeds Bulgar Wheat Fresh & Easy, Bulgar Wheat Bulgar Wheat FRESH & EASY Other Grains & Seeds Bulgar Wheat Fresh & Easy, Bulgar Wheat Bulgar Wheat	50.0g	56.52	170	38.0g	0.0g	9.0g	0.5g	6.0g
Bulgar Wheat Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: OTHER GRAINS & SEEDS Serving: 50.0g BSI 56.52 Carbs 38.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 9.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Red Lentils Fresh & Easy, Red Lentils Red Lentils FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Red Lentils Fresh & Easy, Red Lentils Red Lentils	50.0g	28.4	180	30.0g	1.0g	15.0g	0.5g	13.0g
Red Lentils Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 50.0g BSI 28.4 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 15.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 13.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Light Red Kidney Beans Fresh & Easy, Light Red Kidney Beans Light Red Kidney Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Light Red Kidney Beans Fresh & Easy, Light Red Kidney Beans Light Red Kidney Beans	45.0g	40.09	150	28.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	10.0g
Light Red Kidney Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 45.0g BSI 40.09 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Garbanzo Beans Fresh & Easy, Garbanzo Beans Garbanzo Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Garbanzo Beans Fresh & Easy, Garbanzo Beans Garbanzo Beans	50.0g	39.94	180	30.0g	5.0g	9.0g	3.0g	10.0g
Garbanzo Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 50.0g BSI 39.94 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 5.0g Fiber 9.0g Fat 3.0g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Mayocoba Beans Fresh & Easy, Mayocoba Beans Mayocoba Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Mayocoba Beans Fresh & Easy, Mayocoba Beans Mayocoba Beans	45.0g	47.06	160	33.0g	3.0g	9.0g	0.5g	4.0g
Mayocoba Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 45.0g BSI 47.06 Carbs 33.0g Sugar 3.0g Fiber 9.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 4.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Beans Fresh & Easy, Beans Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Beans Fresh & Easy, Beans Beans	45.0g	36.25	150	28.0g	1.0g	9.0g	0.5g	10.0g
Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 45.0g BSI 36.25 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 9.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 10.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Small Red Beans Fresh & Easy, Small Red Beans Small Red Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Small Red Beans Fresh & Easy, Small Red Beans Small Red Beans	51.0g	51.36	170	30.0g	0.0g	3.0g	0.5g	12.0g
Small Red Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 51.0g BSI 51.36 Carbs 30.0g Sugar 0.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 12.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Pinto Beans Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans Pinto Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Pinto Beans Fresh & Easy, Pinto Beans Pinto Beans	44.0g	40.22	150	28.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.5g	9.0g
Pinto Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 44.0g BSI 40.22 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Beans Fresh & Easy, Beans Beans FRESH & EASY Vegetable And Lentil Mixes Beans Fresh & Easy, Beans Beans	44.0g	40.22	150	28.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.5g	9.0g
Beans Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: VEGETABLE AND LENTIL MIXES Serving: 44.0g BSI 40.22 Carbs 28.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 7.0g Fat 0.5g Protein 9.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FRESH & EASY Rice Rice Medley Rice Medley Rice Medley FRESH & EASY Rice Rice Medley Rice Medley Rice Medley	60.0g	81.97	220	46.0g	1.0g	4.0g	1.5g	6.0g
Rice Medley Brand: FRESH & EASY Category: RICE Serving: 60.0g BSI 81.97 Carbs 46.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 1.5g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	VIVA LA SALUD Cereal Granola Cranberry And ... Granola Cranberry And Acai Granola Cranberry And Acai VIVA LA SALUD Cereal Granola Cranberry And Acai Granola Cranberry And Acai Granola Cranberry And Acai	55.0g	73.33	240	41.0g	14.0g	3.0g	6.0g	5.0g
Granola Cranberry And Acai Brand: VIVA LA SALUD Category: CEREAL Serving: 55.0g BSI 73.33 Carbs 41.0g Sugar 14.0g Fiber 3.0g Fat 6.0g Protein 5.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	MANNA Breads & Buns Manna Bread Manna Bread Manna Bread MANNA Breads & Buns Manna Bread Manna Bread Manna Bread	56.0g	46.66	150	29.0g	6.0g	5.0g	0.0g	8.0g
Manna Bread Brand: MANNA Category: BREADS & BUNS Serving: 56.0g BSI 46.66 Carbs 29.0g Sugar 6.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 8.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	FIELD ROAST Other Meats Vegetarian Grain Meat ... Field Roast, Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle FIELD ROAST Other Meats Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexic... Field Roast, Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle	92.0g	14.96	250	12.0g	8.0g	4.0g	12.0g	23.0g
Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle Brand: FIELD ROAST Category: OTHER MEATS Serving: 92.0g BSI 14.96 Carbs 12.0g Sugar 8.0g Fiber 4.0g Fat 12.0g Protein 23.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Chili & Stew Harris Teeter, Pork 'N... Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original HARRIS-TEETER INC. Chili & Stew Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original	129.0g	35.45	141	24.0g	7.0g	6.1g	2.0g	6.0g
Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CHILI & STEW Serving: 129.0g BSI 35.45 Carbs 24.0g Sugar 7.0g Fiber 6.1g Fat 2.0g Protein 6.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Wheat Penne Riga... Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina HARRIS-TEETER INC. Pasta By Shape & Type Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole ... Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina	56.0g	77.75	200	42.0g	1.0g	2.0g	1.0g	7.0g
Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: PASTA BY SHAPE & TYPE Serving: 56.0g BSI 77.75 Carbs 42.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 2.0g Fat 1.0g Protein 7.0g
Save to Collection Amazon	HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Harris Teeter, Fat Fre... Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans HARRIS-TEETER INC. Canned & Bottled Beans Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans	124.0g	27.8	100	19.0g	1.0g	5.0g	0.0g	6.0g
Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans Brand: HARRIS-TEETER INC. Category: CANNED & BOTTLED BEANS Serving: 124.0g BSI 27.8 Carbs 19.0g Sugar 1.0g Fiber 5.0g Fat 0.0g Protein 6.0g

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this blood sugar category and how to use these foods

🛤️ Smooth Ride Foods | Complex Carbs & Fiber for Gradual Glucose Rise

Whole Grain Rotini

Apple Blossoms

Goodness Animal Shapes

Quinoa & Brown Rice With Garlic & Herbs

Bulgar Wheat

Red Lentils

Light Red Kidney Beans

Garbanzo Beans

Mayocoba Beans

Beans

Small Red Beans

Pinto Beans

Beans

Rice Medley

Granola Cranberry And Acai

Manna Bread

Vegetarian Grain Meat Sausages, Mexican Chipotle

Harris Teeter, Pork 'N Beans, Original

Whole Wheat Penne Rigate Durum Whole Wheat Semolina

Harris Teeter, Fat Free Refried Beans