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.

Articles featuring  

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Seed oils are in baby formula for a reason. Here’s why it matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Omega-3 fatty acids: evaluating the role of fish and plant sources

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

The Belle Gibson scandal: how wellness misinformation endangers public health

When Belle Gibson lied about curing her cancer by eating fruits and vegetables, it wasn't just morally wrong, it was a threat to public health.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

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?
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
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
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

“Almond milk and veggie burgers can harm the environment” Says media on new Oxford University Study; are plant-based foods worse for the environment?

Critics love to drag almond milk, but the science says it’s still a climate-friendlier sip than dairy
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Elon Musk claims animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming

Even the smartest minds can get it wrong—especially when they sidestep the science on food and climate
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Jessie Inchauspé says we should avoid smoothies. What does the science say?

Demonizing smoothies oversimplifies a complex food—and ignores how ingredients and context matter
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