What should I drink after spicy food?

DO drink something acidic. Remember how we said capsaicin is an alkaline molecule? Balancing it with an acid can help neutralize the molecule’s activity. This means drinking or eating something acidic — such as lemonade, limeade, orange juice or a tomato-based food item or drink — may also help cool your mouth down.

Should you drink water after eating spicy food?

DON’T drink water. It will only spread the fiery chemical around your mouth and make the burning sensation worse.

Is milk or water better after spicy food?

Yes, capsaicin dissolves in alcohol, but a cold beer is about 5 percent alcohol and mostly water, so it won’t wash away much of the heat, and it might even spread it around. Hard liquor works better, but you might have to down five shots of tequila to dissolve half an ounce of capsaicin (not recommended!).

Does honey help with spicy food?

If you’ve had a spoonful of that incredibly spicy gravy, it may do you good to head to the pantry and put half a teaspoon of sugar or honey on your tongue. The oil-based capsaicin gets absorbed by the sugar or honey and thus helps you feel better.

How do you neutralize spicy food?

Acidic ingredients such as lemon or lime juice, vinegar, wine, tomatoes, and even pineapple will all help to neutralize the pH levels of a spicy oil, and reduce some of that flaming-hot flavor. Add the juice of half a lemon or lime, or a tablespoon or two of wine, vinegar, or tomato sauce, to your over-spiced dish.

How do you calm down spicy food?

Does orange juice help with spicy food?

Sounds odd but the acid in foods like tomatoes, pineapples and oranges actually eases the burning sensation from hot, spicy dishes. I found a tomato salad or pineapple & orange juices are easy things to eat after spicy food. Lemon and lime also work well in soothing the alkaline irritant in that pesky capsaicin.

How do I coat my stomach before spicy food?

“You want to eat literally pure sticks of butter or cheese,” Day advises. “Straight-up saturated fat will help absorb the brutality to your stomach.” He says yogurt can help soften the pain, as well. You can do it before you eat spicy food to prep, and after to help soothe the burn.