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
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
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
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.
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.
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