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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

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Do vegans lack protein and amino acids? A balanced look at the evidence

It turns out that bold claims about protein tend to ignore the nuances in the research.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

No, the medical community has not reversed its position on high cholesterol

A new Keto study made waves on social media. We examine how its findings were received by the scientific community—and how they were reported by the Daily Mail.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Influencer suggests Easter candy treats are dangerous. Here's what you need to know

This is part of a social media trend advocating for food swaps that will instantly improve your health. But it misses the big picture, read on to find out more.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew’s claims on red meat: what you need to know

Eddie Abbew claims that eating red meat only for a month is the best way to reduce inflammation. We fact check his claims against the balance of available evidence on this important question.
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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
Health

Paul Saladino MD questions plant-based diets for longevity. What does the science say?

Saladino casts doubt on plant-based diets, but the evidence on longevity tells a different story
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Glucose Goddess on coffee, milk, and blood sugar levels

Coffee may spike headlines, but the science behind its blood sugar impact is a lot more balanced
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Plant-based meats: what are they doing to your heart health?

From sodium to saturated fat, we’re unpacking the real risks and rewards of going meatless for your heart.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Fact-checking the firefighter analogy for cholesterol and heart disease

We break down why the firefighter analogy doesn’t hold up, and what decades of research really say about cholesterol’s role in heart disease.
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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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