Other research suggests that ghrelin, a hunger hormone, may have a role. Once ingested, fat- and sugar-filled foods seem to have a feedback effect that inhibits activity in the parts of the brain that produce and process stress and related emotions.
Hereâs a quick summary of the top 5 healthy office snacks (as voted on by 42 experts!): 1  Fruit (15 votes) 2  Nuts (12 votes) 3  Nut Butter, Veggies (tied at 7 votes)  Protein Bar (6 1  votes) Yogurt (5 votes)
Air-popped popcorn is a healthful snack. Buttery, salty popcorn is not a healthy snack; itâs loaded with fats, sodium and unnecessary calories. That doesnât mean all popcorn is bad, though. Without unhealthy additions, popcorn is an ideal snack that has few calories and a lot of fiber.