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	Parmesan Cheese Stars Snacks Frito Lay Company Parmesan Cheese Stars Snacks Frito Lay Company	28.0g	13.0g	0.3g	7.0g	6.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Parmesan Cheese Stars Snacks Details Ingredients: 18 Chips, Pretzels & Snacks Branded Analysis 23 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 79	Stir Fry With Soba Noodles ... Gorton's Of Gloucester Stir Fry With Soba Noodles Shrimp Bowl Gorton's Of Gloucester	283.0g	40.0g	0.0g	7.0g	16.0g	7.0g	289
Full Name Stir Fry With Soba Noodles Shrimp Bowl Details Ingredients: 38 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 79 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 44	Lowes Foods, Old Fashioned ... Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. Lowes Foods, Old Fashioned Whole Grain Rolled Oats Lowe's Food Stores, Inc.	40.0g	27.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g	0.0g	150
Full Name Lowes Foods, Old Fashioned Whole Grain Rolled Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 44 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 19	Maple Glazed Pepper Turkey ... True Jerky Maple Glazed Pepper Turkey Jerky True Jerky	28.0g	10.0g	0.0g	0.5g	10.0g	9.0g	80
Full Name Maple Glazed Pepper Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 12 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 19 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 42	Lowes Foods, Quick Oats Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. Lowes Foods, Quick Oats Lowe's Food Stores, Inc.	39.0g	26.0g	4.0g	2.5g	5.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Lowes Foods, Quick Oats Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 42 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 56	Beef, Bean & Cheese Flavor ... Ruiz Food Products Inc Beef, Bean & Cheese Flavor Chimichangas, Beef, Bean & Cheese Ruiz Food Products Inc	108.0g	32.0g	3.0g	12.0g	8.0g	0.0g	270
Full Name Beef, Bean & Cheese Flavor Chimichangas, Beef, Bean & Cheese Details Ingredients: 43 Frozen Dinners & Entrees Branded Analysis 56 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Dark Red Kidney Beans Topco Associates, Inc. Dark Red Kidney Beans Topco Associates, Inc.	127.0g	20.0g	6.0g	0.0g	6.0g	2.0g	110
Full Name Dark Red Kidney Beans Details Ingredients: 6 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Lobster Crostini Demers Food Group Inc. Lobster Crostini Demers Food Group Inc.	55.0g	9.0g	0.0g	10.0g	6.0g	1.0g	150
Full Name Lobster Crostini Details Ingredients: 46 Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 9	Smoke Flavor Truffle O Sold... Righteous Felon, Llc Smoke Flavor Truffle O Soldier Beef Jerky Righteous Felon, Llc	28.0g	5.0g	0.0g	1.0g	10.0g	5.0g	60
Full Name Smoke Flavor Truffle O Soldier Beef Jerky Details Ingredients: 20 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 9 BSI (Low) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 18	Felino Uncured Italian Sala... Creminelli Fine Meats Felino Uncured Italian Salami With Manchego Cheese & Crackers Artisan Charcut... Creminelli Fine Meats	57.0g	10.0g	0.0g	13.0g	13.0g	1.0g	220
Full Name Felino Uncured Italian Salami With Manchego Cheese & Crackers Artisan Charcuterie Snack, Felino With Manchego Cheese & Crackers Details Ingredients: 27 Lunch Snacks & Combinations Branded Analysis 18 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 79	Turkey & Colby Jack Half Sub Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Turkey & Colby Jack Half Sub Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.	241.0g	45.0g	4.1g	11.0g	40.0g	0.0g	441
Full Name Turkey & Colby Jack Half Sub Details Ingredients: 44 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 79 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 53	Shredded Wheat Cereal Post Consumer Brands, Llc Shredded Wheat Cereal Post Consumer Brands, Llc	40.0g	32.0g	5.0g	1.0g	4.0g	0.0g	140
Full Name Shredded Wheat Cereal Details Ingredients: 1 Cereal Branded Analysis 53 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 92	Moonberry Sponge Cake With ... Hostess Brands, Llc Moonberry Sponge Cake With Creamy Filling Hostess Brands, Llc	77.0g	47.0g	0.0g	9.0g	2.0g	31.0g	270
Full Name Moonberry Sponge Cake With Creamy Filling Details Ingredients: 41 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 92 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Peppered Organic Turkey Jerky Whole Foods Market, Inc. Peppered Organic Turkey Jerky Whole Foods Market, Inc.	28.0g	9.0g	0.0g	0.5g	10.0g	6.0g	80
Full Name Peppered Organic Turkey Jerky Details Ingredients: 21 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 85	Ham & Provolone Half Sub Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Ham & Provolone Half Sub Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.	234.0g	47.0g	3.0g	13.0g	34.0g	0.0g	480
Full Name Ham & Provolone Half Sub Details Ingredients: 41 Prepared Subs & Sandwiches Branded Analysis 85 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Graham Cracker Pie Crust Topco Associates, Inc. Graham Cracker Pie Crust Topco Associates, Inc.	26.0g	15.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	6.0g	130
Full Name Graham Cracker Pie Crust Details Ingredients: 23 Crusts & Dough Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 28	Graham Pie Crust Weis Markets, Inc. Graham Pie Crust Weis Markets, Inc.	26.0g	15.0g	0.0g	8.0g	1.0g	6.0g	130
Full Name Graham Pie Crust Details Ingredients: 23 Crusts & Dough Branded Analysis 28 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 50	Classic Cheesecake Pie In The Sky Llc Classic Cheesecake Pie In The Sky Llc	72.0g	26.0g	0.0g	16.0g	4.0g	19.0g	260
Full Name Classic Cheesecake Details Ingredients: 19 Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes Branded Analysis 50 BSI (High) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 17	Meat Snacks, Mahalo Teriyaki Link Snacks, Inc. Meat Snacks, Mahalo Teriyaki Link Snacks, Inc.	35.0g	9.0g	0.0g	1.0g	13.0g	9.0g	100
Full Name Meat Snacks, Mahalo Teriyaki Details Ingredients: 11 Other Snacks Branded Analysis 17 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark
BSI: 30	Red Beans Topco Associates, Inc. Red Beans Topco Associates, Inc.	125.0g	20.0g	5.0g	0.0g	7.0g	1.0g	100
Full Name Red Beans Details Ingredients: 4 Canned & Bottled Beans Branded Analysis 30 BSI (Moderate) 83% Data Quality Amazon Bookmark

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