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Cofounder & Research Director (Volunteer)

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Elise is a cofounder of foodfacts.org, she has a PhD in linguistics and focuses on fighting misinformation & creating meaningful debate.

About Elise

Elise is one of the founders of foodfacts.org she is a linguistics professional who was awarded Summa Cum Laude for her PhD thesis, which focused on the cognitive and discursive mechanisms behind effective persuasion, particularly in the long term. She is passionate about finding ways to fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and to generate meaningful, constructive debates.

Elise earned her PhD at the Université de Neuchâtel and currently lives in England.

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Elise Hutchinson, PhD

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Opinion
Health

The great fat debate: what science really says about butter and plant oils

We dig into the fat facts to settle what’s hype, what’s harmful, and what’s heart-healthy
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

There is no evidence that a low vitamin A diet might be beneficial for your health

Cutting out vitamin A isn’t a biohack—it’s a health risk with no scientific upside
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Plants are good for you, so why do wellness influencers call them toxic?

Calling broccoli “toxic” makes for great clicks, but terrible nutrition advice
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

No, honey isn’t unhealthy because it spikes your blood sugar, but why does this influencer say the opposite?

We break down the flawed logic behind judging honey by a single spike—and explain what the evidence actually says
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Should we compare smoothies and doughnuts?

Yes, both have sugar—but only one comes with fiber, nutrients, and a blender instead of a fryer.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Food miles make headlines, but what’s on your plate matters way more than where it came from.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Dr. Paul Saladino suggests "Olive oil is not for cooking and should not be heated."

The 'don’t cook with olive oil' myth? Burned.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Beyond Headlines: Fact-checking The Telegraph’s claims on the health effects of plant-based alternatives

If headlines had nutrition labels, some would read: 'High in spin, low in substance.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations
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