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 43,561 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: 23	Grilled Sweet Teriyaki The Hershey Company Grilled Sweet Teriyaki The Hershey Company	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	2.0g	7.0g	8.0g	70
Full Name Grilled Sweet Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 74	Whole Wheat Organic Pasta, ... Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Whole Wheat Organic Pasta, Rigatoni Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C.	56.0g	44.0g	6.0g	1.0g	7.0g	0.0g	190
Full Name Whole Wheat Organic Pasta, Rigatoni Details Ingredients: 1 Pasta By Shape & Type Branded Analysis 74 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Original Sea Salt Beef Jerky The Hershey Company Original Sea Salt Beef Jerky The Hershey Company	28.0g	11.0g	0.0g	1.5g	9.0g	10.0g	100
Full Name Original Sea Salt Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Weis, Oat Bran Sesame Stix Weis Markets, Inc. Weis, Oat Bran Sesame Stix Weis Markets, Inc.	28.0g	12.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	158
Full Name Weis, Oat Bran Sesame Stix Details Ingredients: 8 Herbs & Spices Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Sour Creme Cake Donuts Wal Mart Stores, Inc. Sour Creme Cake Donuts Wal Mart Stores, Inc.	47.0g	22.0g	0.0g	11.0g	2.0g	13.0g	190
Full Name Sour Creme Cake Donuts Details Ingredients: 46 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 100	Lemon Cream Pie West Coast Grocery Company Lemon Cream Pie West Coast Grocery Company	132.0g	52.0g	0.0g	20.0g	3.0g	35.0g	400
Full Name Lemon Cream Pie Details Ingredients: 47 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 100 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 4	Organic Chocolate, Unsweetened The Hershey Company Organic Chocolate, Unsweetened The Hershey Company	28.0g	7.0g	5.0g	15.0g	4.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Organic Chocolate, Unsweetened Details Ingredients: 1 Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings Branded Analysis 4 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Pork Jerky The Hershey Company Pork Jerky The Hershey Company	28.0g	11.0g	0.0g	1.0g	9.0g	11.0g	90
Full Name Pork Jerky Details Ingredients: 13 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Beef Steak Nuggets Teriyaki Supervalu, Inc. Beef Steak Nuggets Teriyaki Supervalu, Inc.	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	5.0g	70
Full Name Beef Steak Nuggets Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 15 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 23	Grilled Sweet Teriyaki Pork... The Hershey Company Grilled Sweet Teriyaki Pork Jerky The Hershey Company	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	2.0g	7.0g	8.0g	70
Full Name Grilled Sweet Teriyaki Pork Jerky Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 73	Whole Grain Penne Pasta Reames Foods Inc Whole Grain Penne Pasta Reames Foods Inc	140.0g	43.0g	6.0g	3.0g	9.0g	0.0g	230
Full Name Whole Grain Penne Pasta Details Ingredients: 18 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 73 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 22	Beef Jerky, Sweet Chipotle,... The Hershey Company Beef Jerky, Sweet Chipotle, Spicy The Hershey Company	28.0g	12.0g	0.0g	1.5g	8.0g	11.0g	90
Full Name Beef Jerky, Sweet Chipotle, Spicy Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 22 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 46	Original Oats Lasco Distributors Limited Original Oats Lasco Distributors Limited	40.0g	28.0g	4.0g	3.0g	6.0g	0.0g	160
Full Name Original Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 46 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Red Quinoa Topco Associates, Inc. Red Quinoa Topco Associates, Inc.	45.0g	29.0g	3.0g	2.5g	6.0g	0.0g	170
Full Name Red Quinoa Details Ingredients: 1 Other Grains & Seeds Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 21	Turkey Jerky, Lemon Garlic The Hershey Company Turkey Jerky, Lemon Garlic The Hershey Company	28.0g	11.0g	0.0g	0.5g	9.0g	10.0g	80
Full Name Turkey Jerky, Lemon Garlic Details Ingredients: 10 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 21 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Beef Jerky, Sea Salt Original The Hershey Company Beef Jerky, Sea Salt Original The Hershey Company	28.0g	11.0g	0.0g	1.5g	9.0g	10.0g	100
Full Name Beef Jerky, Sea Salt Original Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 20	Sesame Oat Bran Sticks Savo... Waymouth Farms, Inc. Sesame Oat Bran Sticks Savory Snacks Waymouth Farms, Inc.	27.0g	12.0g	1.0g	11.0g	3.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Sesame Oat Bran Sticks Savory Snacks Details Ingredients: 14 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 20 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 73	Whole Grain Penne Singles Reames Foods Inc Whole Grain Penne Singles Reames Foods Inc	140.0g	43.0g	6.0g	3.0g	9.0g	0.0g	230
Full Name Whole Grain Penne Singles Details Ingredients: 15 Entrees, Sides & Small Meals Branded Analysis 73 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 13	Big Beef Steak Strips, Savo... Oberto Sausage Company Big Beef Steak Strips, Savory & Tender Oberto Sausage Company	28.0g	7.0g	0.0g	2.0g	7.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Big Beef Steak Strips, Savory & Tender Details Ingredients: 21 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 13 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 31	Pre Sliced Garlic Bread Loa... New York Frozen Foods Inc. Pre Sliced Garlic Bread Loaf, Garlic New York Frozen Foods Inc.	39.0g	16.0g	0.0g	8.0g	3.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Pre Sliced Garlic Bread Loaf, Garlic Details Ingredients: 24 Frozen Bread & Dough Branded Analysis 31 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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