The 5 Best Places in Rockford for a Quiet Meal [LIST]

]When you move to a new area and you haven't made a lot of friends just yet, you find yourself having a lot of meals out alone. No big deal; it's fun to explore and experience new things and I'm one of the very few people who are comfortable doing things by myself.

I'm even more comfortable knowing that eating alone, preferably in a nice; quiet place, can help you lose weight. In fact, it could be the hottest new diet fad.

According to a new study, people who can hear the sounds of their own eating often eat less. Researchers believe that the sound of our chewing and swallowing are "consumption monitoring cues" for our bodies and when you're focused on the sounds your body makes, you tend to eat less.

If you want to give this a try, might I recommend trying it at one of these amazing Rockford restaurants. I've had lunch at all of these places and what I love about each and every one of them is the quiet, intimate atmosphere- perfect for hearing yourself chomp away on their delicious dishes.