Joel Fuhrman, MD

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician and a recognized authority on nutritional and natural healing, specializing in the prevention and reversal of disease through natural methods. He is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller "Eat To Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss," which has undergone multiple printings and translations, and "Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body’s Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free." His extensive experience and knowledge make him a sought-after speaker at conferences, seminars, and events across the U.S. and Canada, including hospital grand rounds and benefits for organizations like the American Heart Association and the U.S. Olympic Team.

Dr. Fuhrman's work extends beyond writing, as he is actively involved in scientific research related to human nutrition. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, including a paper on food addiction and human hunger in the Nutrition Journal in November 2010. His current research includes collaborations with the National Institutes of Health on nutritional interventions for autoimmune diseases. He serves as the Research Director of the Nutritional Research Project and is a founding member and on the board of directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Fuhrman also guest lectured at Cornell University's Graduate Program in Human Nutrition and sits on the advisory panel of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

In addition to his medical and research career, Dr. Fuhrman has a notable background in sports, having been a world-class figure skater who placed second in the 1973 U.S. National Pairs Championships and third in the 1976 World Professional Pairs Skating Championships. His continued passion for sports is evident as he participates on the Sports Medicine Committee of the Professional Skaters Guild of America and has been involved in sports medicine, advising professional and Olympic athletes. His lectures cover a wide range of topics, including maximizing performance and preventing injury in athletes, as well as the benefits of a plant-based diet, as discussed in his invited review in the Current Sports Medicine Reports in July 2010. Dr. Fuhrman's commitment to health and fitness is integral to his approach to medicine and nutrition, aiming to prevent most diseases through nutritional excellence, as demonstrated in his educational initiatives and public speaking engagements.