I have a stomach ulcer and can't use pepper what else can I use

Question

I was just diagnosed with a stomach ulcer and need to know what I can season my food with. I normally use black pepper and/or Slap Ya Mama (similiar to Tony's seasoning).

Answer 1

Use seasonings that aren't spicy.

If you want to season your food to be flavourful, but you can't eat spicy foods due to a medical condition, then season your foods with flavours that aren't spicy. There's literally a whole world of different flavors out there for you to try - for chicken, for instance, off of the top of my head, you could try pairing with onions and tomato or a creamy cheese sauce for a flavor like Italian cuisine, with salty and umami flavors in a stir fry or noodle dish, with sugary fruit jams for something like American Thanksgiving turkey dish.

Our mouth has taste buds capable of detecting the five basic tastes of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami, so feel free to experiment with different combinations of flavours until you find one you like!