Your intestines are sensitive to inflammation, which can cause pain, diarrhea and bleeding. One thing that can affect the health of your intestines is what foods you eat. Sugar alcohols are a type of carbohydrate in the diet that can cause intestinal problems, though they do not directly cause inflammation.

Pastrami is corned beef brisket that has been rubbed with spices and smoked. Pastrami can be eaten cold, but it is often enjoyed hot. Since pastrami is already cooked, it just needs to be heated. Pastrami can be sliced thin for a sandwich or thicker and be served with potatoes and vegetables.

Grilling spare ribs can take up to six hours, says AmazingRibs.com, while baby back ribs may take as long as four hours to grill. To cut down on the grilling time, you can steam ribs up to two days in advance. Pre-steamed ribs can be grilled in approximately 15 minutes, according to Good Housekeeping.

Quinoa is an ideal side dish: It cooks quickly, is gluten-free, has a mild flavor that lends itself to endless variations and is dense with essential nutrients like fiber and potassium.

Chicken is replacing beef as America's go-to meat: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 82 pounds of chicken per year compared to 54 pounds of beef.

Sucrose is the chemical name for white sugar, according to Boston University. Other forms of sucrose are brown sugar and powdered sugar, and sucrose is also in honey. Sucrose has many uses, and it is in many foods, but too much can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Eggo waffles are a long-time morning favorite. They are easy to make, cook quickly and serve as a quick breakfast on hectic mornings. Whether your toaster isn't working, is being used by another member of your household or you just want to try something different, you can opt to microwave your Eggo waffles.

Making hot dogs for a large group or buffet can be challenging: Whether hot dogs are grilled, broiled, boiled or microwaved, it's tough to keep them warm long enough for everyone to be served without a lot of effort from the cook. One solution is to use a slow cooker.

When you're making sushi, risotto or rice pudding, rice that is moist and slightly sticky is your goal. If you're making pilaf, paella or are using rice as a bed for braises, thick stews, stir-fries or in a salad, however, gummy rice is your enemy.

It's easy and quick making nachos in your oven. The dry heat of your oven melts the cheese while keeping the chips crisp. Using extra-thick tortilla chips in this recipe keeps the chips from breaking when you make the nachos as well as while eating this game time or anytime snack.

Red snapper is a wise choice when grilling fish, especially if you have seafood enthusiasts as well as picky eaters to satisfy. Snapper’s firm flesh and broad fillets enable you to use various seasoning and grilling techniques, which should pique the interest of fish fanatics.

Pudding is a favorite of kids and grownups. There are many pudding mixes available, both instant and cooked pudding. Whether making pudding straight from the box or modifying the mix to add protein or reduce fat, it's easy to make a wonderful and satisfying bowl of pudding.