Joel Fuhrman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Joel Fuhrman

Family Physician and author

Date of Birth: 02-Dec-1953

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Profession: physician, nutritionist, figure skater, medical writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Joel Fuhrman (born December 2, 1953) is an American celebrity doctor who advocates what he calls a micronutrient-rich diet.A former competitive figure skater, he suffered a serious injury which removed him from competition.
He says an alternative medicine therapy helped speed his recovery and led him to become a physician.
His practice is based on his nutrition-based approach to obesity and chronic disease, also referred to as a nutritarian or restrictive diet, as well as promoting his products and books.
He has written several books promoting his dietary approaches and sells a related line of nutrition related products.
As of April 2013, his book Eat to Live was on the New York Times bestseller paperback Advice & Misc.
list for 90 weeks.