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)
Make a list of all of the unhealthy snacks that you can find. Include any boxes of snack cakes, cookies, muffins or other such items that are made for snacking. Add to that list as many snacks as you can recall purchasing or making recently. 3. Add healthy snacks to another list. This list should include many green vegetables, a variety of fruits, whole grain foods, lean meats, unsalted nuts etc.