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)
If only you'd packed some healthy snacks. Thankfully, we've come to the rescue (again!) with our picks for the top 26 healthy snacks. Some are high in protein for building muscle, others are low in carbs for when you're watching your total calories, and still others are just plain good for you.