We all know that social media gives us dopamine rushes. But, did you know that those dopamine rushes can influence how our appetite is regulated? By viewing appetizing food-related Reels or TikToks, our brain’s reward centers are activated and increase our hunger and likelihood of impulsive eating. As a result, our appetites are becoming more and more dysregulated, inconsistent, and intense because of social media. Figure 1. Food content on social media platforms like Instagr

Cilantro, the green leaves and stems of the Coriandrum sativum plant, is one of the most interesting and divisive ingredients in the culinary world. While some people enjoy its fresh, citrusy flavor, others find it unpleasant with an unmistakable soapy smell. This is not just a matter of preference; according to published data, between 3% and 21% of the population is genetically predisposed to perceive cilantro as soapy (Clinic, 2025). Figure 1. A bowl of cilantro ready to be