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)
Here are our picks for the 26 best healthy snack options. They're all quick and easy as well! Like most people, you probably eat your three squares daily: a clean protein source, complex carbs, and some healthy fats. That's not the problem. The problem comes when between-meals munchies arise and you didn't pack any of your healthy snacks.