Ah, the classic spicy food dilemma: how to cool down your mouth after taking a bite of something that’s too hot to handle. Fear not, my spicy food-loving friend! Here are some ways to cool down your mouth after eating spicy food: Drink a glass of cold milk or yogurt Eat a spoonful of peanut butter Suck on a sugar cube or a piece of hard candy Chew on a slice of cucumber or celery Try a spoonful of honey Sip on a glass of iced tea or lemonade. Eat a spoonful of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt Take a deep breath and try not to panic Apply a cold compress to your mouth Drink a glass of water and accept your fate as a spicy food lover Just remember, if you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the spicy food kitchen!