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" Like getting rid of the hiccups, everyone has a tactic they swear by for quelling a burning tongue after eating something super-spicy.\u00A0But what actually works?\u00A0We did some digging and found the best advice\u2014and debunked the worst\u2014for those moments when your eyes are watering, your throat is melting, and you&amp;#039;re pretty sure your lips have melted off.\u00A0 1. DON&amp;#039;T drink water. It will only spread the fiery\u00A0chemical around your mouth and make the burning sensation\u00A0worse.  DO reach for dairy. The healthy fats in yogurt, sour cream, and\u00A0whole milk will\u00A0trap and dissolve\u00A0capsaicin, the chemical compound that makes you feel the burn.\u00A0  2. DON&amp;#039;T chug beer. Because it&amp;#039;s mostly water, beer\u00A0will only add insult to injury.  DO sip some hard\u00A0alcohol. It seems counterintuitive\u00A0but booze can do the trick of\u00A0dissolving any\u00A0capsaicin in your mouth.(Plus,\u00A0any buzz you get should help mellow things out.)  3. DON&amp;#039;T look to\u00A0soda. Again, it&amp;#039;s water-based and therefore\u00A0dangerous.  DO chow down on carbs. Starches like bread and rice totally tame that hotter-than-hot feeling by soaking it\u00A0all\u00A0up.  4. DON&amp;#039;T overlook oil.\u00A0 It can dissolve capsaicin as effectively as the fats in dairy, so a spoonful of olive oil (or even peanut butter!) can do wonders for that mouth on fire.  DO pour some sugar on it. Granulated sugar and even honey can dilute spice. Just mix a tablespoon of sugar (or honey) into a glass of water and chug away. Or you can always try\u00A0squirting enough honey into your mouth\u00A0to coat your tongue.  Follow Delish on Instagram. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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