text: is it healthier to eat standing up or sitting down? i occasionally have been known to eat standing up sometimes.  against a tall counter, etc.  my mother-in-law saw this one day and said "you should eat sitting down, it's better for you."   is it?  or is it not?  what's the big deal?  i would think it would be healthier to eat standing up so it can go straight through your system.  :-) standing or sitting is the same... it is not good to lie down after you eat, becasue it slows down the consuption of the food in your belly. have a great day!