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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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Articles featuring

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Why the raw meat craze is dangerous. And why influencers won’t say it

We are told eating raw meat carries real risks, but then we also see influencers eating raw meat and they seem to feel fine. But what does the science and evidence say?

No, you don’t need to avoid feeding your kids whole grains.

Whole grains have been consistently linked with positive health outcomes and can play an important part in health-promoting, sustainable diets.

Is acrylamide the most dangerous ingredient in your food?

Acrylamide is a naturally occurring chemical formed during high-temperature cooking of starchy foods, like potatoes and bread. It's not added to food, but rather a by-product of the cooking process.

Red 3 in the spotlight: should you stop eating cocktail cherries?

Social media posts often compare EU and US food safety regulations. This fact check explores the relevance of such comparisons, specifically within discussions around food additives and cancer links.

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

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

The facts about protein: why science says more isn’t always better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?

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

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

Calling broccoli “toxic” makes for great clicks, but terrible nutrition advice

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

Is ginger good for you? Or are the benefits of this "superfood" overstated?

Many people eat ginger when they're feeling unwell, but are ginger's health benefits anecdotal or based in evidence? We find out in this fact-check!

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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