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)
My favorite healthy snacks for work are a handful of nuts and string cheese. Keeping it low carbohydrate will not slow you down and the high protein will satisfy you until your next meal. Plus, the healthy fats in nuts will add an added dose of needed nutrition to your day. Twitter: @HappynHealthyRD.