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Eating Too Fast? 5 Clever Tricks to Help You Slow Down

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on September 11, 2025
Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | September 11, 2025

A number of studies have found that when people eat slowly, they are more likely to find more pleasure from their food and be more satisfied at the end of their meal. Plus, it might even aid in weight loss. In this video, learn tips to help you eat more slowly.

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American Heart Association. (2017). Dining out doesn't mean ditch your diet.

Daniels, S. R. (2023). Is eating slow or fast better for children? The Journal of Pediatrics.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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