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Nutritarian Education Institute

Become a Certified Nutritarian Coach

A doctor-led certificate program that gives you the science, coaching skills, and resources to guide others in reversing chronic disease with food first.

Enrollment Open Begins August 3, 2026
Nutritarian Education Institute
Certificate of Completion
Nutritarian Coach
Awarded to
Your Name Here
Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
M.D.
8
Course Modules
4 mo
Live + Self-Paced
4
Q&A Sessions
1 yr
Platinum Membership
The Program

Learn from the physician who pioneered nutritional excellence

Dr. Fuhrman and a faculty of health experts explain how eating the right foods unleashes the body's remarkable healing capabilities. You'll receive education, live training, and the practical resources you need to coach clients toward a lasting Nutritarian lifestyle — whether you're a health professional, chef, or motivated food enthusiast.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Eight modules blending nutritional science, kitchen skills, and real-world coaching — self-paced lessons paired with live sessions.

01

Foundations of Nutritarian Science

The evidence behind nutrient density, the health equation, and how food reverses chronic disease.

02

G-BOMBS & Micronutrient Density

Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, and Seeds — the everyday anchors of a disease-resilient diet.

03

Coaching Skills & Behavior Change

Motivational techniques for guiding clients through lasting dietary transformation.

04

Food Addiction & Emotional Eating

Recognize and address toxic hunger and emotional eating on the path to lasting change.

05

Menu Planning & Kitchen Skills

Build satisfying Nutritarian meals — soups, smoothies, and salads clients will actually keep making.

06

Working with Clients

Forms, guides, and worksheets for assessment, goal-setting, and accountability.

07

Building Your Coaching Practice

A Nutritarian health coach business plan and the tools to launch your own practice.

08

Live Q&A & Graduation

Live sessions with Dr. Fuhrman and Dr. Ferreri, culminating in your certification.

Who it's for

Built for anyone ready to guide others

  • Health & wellness professionals
    Nurses, dietitians, and clinicians adding an evidence-based nutrition specialty.
  • Chefs & culinary pros
    Bring Nutritarian principles into the kitchen and onto the plate.
  • Aspiring coaches
    Anyone ready to build a practice guiding others toward better health.
  • Passionate food enthusiasts
    Deepen your own understanding and help family and community thrive.
What's included

Everything you need to graduate — and coach

  • Four months of live training with Dr. Fuhrman and faculty
  • Self-paced multimedia lessons, available anytime
  • Live roundtables and coaching practice sessions
  • Q&A sessions with Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. Ferreri, Rachel Alvarado, and Jenna Fuhrman
  • Complete library of coaching worksheets & client forms
  • Copies of Eat for Life, The End of Dieting, and Eat to Live Cookbook
  • Booklets, infographics, and resource downloads
  • Official Nutritarian Coach Certificate upon graduation
Your Faculty

Taught by leaders in nutritional medicine

Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Founder & Lead Faculty

Board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times bestselling author, and the physician who defined the Nutritarian approach.

Cara Fuhrman, N.D.

Cara Fuhrman, N.D.

Naturopathic Doctor

A naturopathic doctor who brings clinical insight into applying Nutritarian principles to real health conditions and guiding clients through healing.

Dr. Deana Ferreri

Dr. Deana Ferreri

Ph.D. in Biomedical Science

Dive deeper into evidence-based nutritional research with our in-house expert, who has worked closely with Dr. Fuhrman for over a decade.

Rachel Alvarado

Rachel Alvarado

Nutritarian Coach

A graduate of the program, Rachel runs a successful coaching business of her own — and will guide you on how to build a thriving practice too.

Jenna Fuhrman

Jenna Fuhrman

Marketing Strategist

Discover the best practices to grow your coaching practice — from launching your personal brand to reaching new clients online.

Graduates

From students to confident coaches

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"The science gave me confidence, and the coaching modules gave me the tools. I launched my practice the month I graduated."

Sarah M.
Certified Nutritarian Coach
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Learning directly from Dr. Fuhrman changed how I understand food and disease. My clients see real results."

James T.
R.N. & Health Coach
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"The live roundtables were the heart of it — practical, honest, and grounded in real client situations."

Elena R.
Culinary Instructor
Enroll

Start coaching from a foundation of science

Join the next cohort of the Nutritarian Coach Certificate Program and gain access to Dr. Fuhrman's trusted educational library, coaching tools, and practical resources.

  • Full access to coursework and the resource library for one year after graduation
  • A recognized certificate to grow your practice
  • A place in the NEI Coaches & Alumni directory
Full Certificate Program
$1,595
 
  • All 8 modules + live sessions
  • Downloadable coaching toolkit
  • Copies of Eat for Life, The End of Dieting, and Eat to Live Cookbook
  • Certificate of completion
  • Ongoing access to updates
Enroll Now

Program begins August 3, 2026 · Limited enrollment

Already a Nutritarian Coach?

Keep your certification current

Graduates maintain their credential through Alumni Recertification — a 2-month online refresher that keeps your knowledge current on the latest Nutritarian science and coaching practice.

Recertifying keeps you an active, listed member of the NEI Coaches & Alumni directory, where prospective clients find graduates by name and location.

Open Enrollment
2 Month Online Certification · $450
  • 1 year of Platinum membership with Ask the Doctor Forum
  • Review of important coaching coursework
  • Digital ebooks from the Transformation 20 series, with 20 days of meal plans and recipes
  • Final exam to reinforce important concepts and teachings
  • Maintain status on the Coaches Wall
Sign Up for Recertification

Prerequisite: must have completed the Nutritarian Coach Certificate or be an alumni of a previous NEI program to sign up.

Questions

Frequently asked

No. The program is designed for beginners through health professionals. Everything you need is taught from the ground up — from the science to hands-on coaching skills.

Nutritarian Coach Certificate
Begins August 3, 2026
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