Dr. Joel Fuhrman
Dr. Joel Fuhrman is a highly respected medical expert and author, with a passion for nutrition and natural healing. As a board-certified family physician, he has spent over 30 years studying the effects of smart nutrition on preventing and reversing disease. Dr. Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and teaches at Northern Arizona University’s Health Sciences division.
Dr. Fuhrman coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style that is designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan. He believes that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes, and many other illnesses through proper nutrition. He has brought this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world through his medical practice, books, and television specials.
Aside from being a medical expert, Dr. Fuhrman is also a former world-class figure skater. He placed second in the United States National Pairs Championships in 1973 and third in the 1976 World Professional Pairs Skating Championship in Jaca, Spain. He has advised professional and Olympic athletes and has lectured to athletic trainers and world-class athletes about maximizing performance and preventing injury.
Dr. Fuhrman is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including “Eat to Live,” “Super Immunity,” “The End of Diabetes,” “The End of Dieting,” and “The End of Heart Disease.” His most recent book, “Eat for Life,” was published in 2020. He has also written several other popular books on nutritional science and collaborated on numerous articles in medical journals.
In addition to his books and academic work, Dr. Fuhrman operates the Eat To Live Retreat in San Diego. This residential facility allows people from around the world to stay for 4-12 weeks to recover from conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to autoimmune disease, food addiction, and more. They also gain the skills and knowledge to make permanent changes to their diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Fuhrman has made hundreds of appearances on radio and television shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, The Today Show, Live with Kelly, and Good Morning America. His five PBS specials have raised over $50 million for public television and have brought essential nutritional knowledge to homes all across America.
Overall, Dr. Fuhrman’s expertise and passion for nutrition and natural healing have helped to educate and inspire millions of people around the world to lead healthier and happier lives.