Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...

Photo: Social media’s inherent ability to connect people, just as food does, contributes to the abundance of food-related content. However, sociology professor Omar Lizardo said these positive communities created over the web can foster harmful sentiments that can damage individuals’ relationship with food. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)

Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...

Photo: Comfort food could have origins beyond simple cravings. Professor Janet Tomiyama said our desire for feel-good snacks has evolutionary roots. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)