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)
19 Healthy Snacks for Kids. Your kids are going to snack. Here's how to make it healthier. By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD. WebMD Feature. Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD. Kids are snacking more than ever, and as a parent, you've got the power to make those snacks helpful. Yes, they're getting extra calories from snacks. And yes, snacks are often too sugary. Still, some snacking can be good for children -- within limits. âKids, especially younger ones, have erratic eating habits, and healthy snacks can fill in nutrition gaps,â says Maryann Jacobsen, RD.