Cofounder & Research Lead (Volunteer)

Isabelle Sadler

Isabelle a cofounder of foodfacts.org and a lead researcher promoting transparency in our food system.

About Isabelle

Izzy is one of the co-founders of foodfacts.org. She holds a BSc in Human Biology and is dedicated to her work as a researcher and science communicator for various organisations. Her interests lie at the intersection of fostering a food system that promotes human and planetary health.

With a focus on nutrition, public health, and science communication, Izzy ensures that the information disseminated to the public is accurate and reflective of scientific findings. Her mission is to combat misinformation within our food system and advocate for the widespread adoption of healthy, sustainable diets, making these choices accessible to all.

Her main responsibilities include reviewing and writing fact-checks, and ensuring our fact-checking policies are followed for all of our work.

Outside of her professional life, Izzy finds joy in cooking with new recipes, running, playing netball, and immersing herself in the great outdoors.

Articles featuring  

Isabelle Sadler

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Examining Paul Saladino's response to Sir David Attenborough's claims on meat sustainability

Paul Saladino reacts to Sir David Attenborough's recommendation to adopt largely plant-based diets for sustainability reasons. This fact-check examines...
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Opinion
Nutrition

“Plants are toxic!” Are oxalates destroying your health?

Should you stop eating vegetables because of their oxalate content? On February 6th, 2024, Candi Frazier aka theprimalbod published an instagram reel makin
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Opinion
Nutrition

Debunking the grain-depression myth: what you really need to know

“Grains are depression foods.” It’s a bold claim made by social media influencer Candi Frazier, but is there any truth to it?
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Opinion
Food Systems

Salt debate: Are we really better off with a beef burger? What does the data say?

Too salty to be healthy? What's the big picture comparing beef burgers to plant-based meat? In a Daily Mail article , published on 16th March and written b
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Opinion
Nutrition

Do seed oils cause inflammation?

Do seed oils cause inflammation? Systematic reviews and major institutions (Harvard, Stanford, AHA, BHF) all say no. Here is what the science actually shows.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Can freezing white bread make it healthier? Here’s what you need to know

Freezing bread does lower its glycaemic index — but the effect is modest. Here's what the research actually shows and when it matters for your health.
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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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Opinion
Nutrition

Is fruit juice really healthy? Why some say Coca-Cola might be a better choice

We unpack why fruit juice isn’t as virtuous as it looks, and what 'healthy' really means when it comes in a bottle.
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