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)
Healthy in between meal snacks may include 1  â. Canned seafood (sardines, salmon, mackerel, crab meat or tuna) â one small can mixed with the juice of Â½ a fresh lemon or 1 Tbsp of natural yoghurt and fresh chopped herbs. 2  A protein smoothie made with coconut milk or almond milk and 3 tablespoons fresh or frozen berries.