Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman | |
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Joel Fuhrman, May 2011 | |
| Born | December 2, 1953 |
| Other names | Joel H. Fuhrman |
| Education | M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania), 1988 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine |
| Occupation(s) | Family physician, author |
| Known for | Nutritarian diet, ANDI, micronutrient-rich diet |
| Notable work | Eat to Live; The End of Diabetes; Eat for Health: Lose Weight; Keep It Off and Look Younger; Live Longer. |
| Spouse | Lisa |
| Children | Sean,Jenna |
| Website | drfuhrman.com |
Joel Fuhrman (born December 2, 1953) is an American celebrity doctor who advocates a plant-based diet termed the "nutritarian" diet which emphasizes nutrient-dense foods. His practice is based on his nutrition-based approach to obesity and chronic disease, as well as promoting his products and books. He has written books promoting his dietary approaches including the bestsellers Eat to Live, Super Immunity, The Eat to Live Cookbook, The End of Dieting (2016) and The End of Heart Disease (2016). He sells a related line of nutrition-related products.