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JJ Virgin is an American nutritionist, author, and fitness expert best known for her work in functional nutrition and for writing several New York Times bestselling books, including The Virgin Diet and The Sugar Impact Diet.[1][2] She is also a media personality and the founder of Reignite Wellness, a health and wellness brand focused on nutrition and healthy aging.[3]

Early Life and Education

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Virgin studied Exercise Science at UCLA and completed graduate coursework in biomechanics, nutrition, and aging.[4] She holds certifications as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN), and Certified Personal Trainer (EP-C).[5]

Career

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Virgin began her career in fitness and nutrition in the early 1990s. She later transitioned into functional health, focusing on weight loss, gut health, and metabolic health for midlife women.

She gained national attention through television appearances including Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, and PBS.[6] She co-hosted the TLC show Freaky Eaters and served as the on-camera nutritionist for Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Challenge.

Books

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Virgin is the author of several bestselling books published by Simon & Schuster, including:

  • The Virgin Diet (2012) – a New York Times bestseller that promotes eliminating seven foods to reduce inflammation and support weight loss. ISBN 9780312620554[7][8]
  • The Sugar Impact Diet (2014) – also a New York Times bestseller, focused on reducing hidden sugar consumption. ISBN 9781455577823[9]
  • The Virgin Diet Cookbook (2016) – companion to The Virgin Diet. ISBN 9781455557030[10]
  • Warrior Mom (2016) – a memoir about her son’s recovery from a near-fatal accident. ISBN 9781623366865[11]

Media Coverage

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Virgin has been featured in national and regional outlets on topics of nutrition, aging, and fitness.

  • CBS News featured her healthy eating tips for longevity.[12]
  • Fox News published her insights on sugar and weight loss.[13]
  • Forbes included her commentary in an article on longevity investment trends.[14]
  • The Los Angeles Times published a Q&A about healthful eating.[15]

Philanthropy

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Virgin supports brain injury awareness initiatives, inspired by her advocacy during her son’s recovery, as documented in Warrior Mom.[16]

Personal Life

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Virgin lives in Florida and is a mother of two.[17]

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References

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  1. ^ Staff (December 9, 2012). "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Staff (November 23, 2014). "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ^ "Nutrition Expert JJ Virgin Shares Tips". ABC7 News. April 21, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. ^ "About JJ Virgin". JJVirgin.com. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "Nutrition Expert JJ Virgin Shares Tips". ABC7 News. April 21, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ^ "Five Questions for JJ Virgin". Los Angeles Times. July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. ^ "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. December 16, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  8. ^ "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. December 23, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  9. ^ "Food and Diet Books - Best Sellers - Books - Dec. 21, 2014 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  10. ^ "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. March 9, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  11. ^ "JJ Virgin Author Page". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  12. ^ "JJ Virgin shares healthy eating tips for longevity". CBS News. April 10, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  13. ^ "Can't Lose Weight? Cut Down on Sugars". Fox News. January 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  14. ^ "The Longevity Investment Revolution". Forbes. June 16, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  15. ^ "Five Questions for JJ Virgin". Los Angeles Times. July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  16. ^ "JJ Virgin Author Page". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  17. ^ "Five Questions for JJ Virgin". Los Angeles Times. July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2025.

Notability justification

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JJ Virgin meets the requirements of WP:BIO and WP:AUTHOR based on significant coverage in multiple independent, reliable sources:

  • The New York Times has listed her works (The Virgin Diet and The Sugar Impact Diet) multiple times on its published bestseller lists.[1][2]  
  • The Los Angeles Times has featured a Q&A profile on her career and approach to nutrition.[3]  
  • CBS News and Fox News have published her expert commentary on nutrition and healthy aging.[4][5]  
  • Forbes has cited her commentary in its coverage of longevity and health industry trends.[6]  

Such sources are independent and nationally significant, whilst showcasing extensive coverage and subject matter expertise in her specific field. Holistically, they showcase compliance with Wikipedia’s notability guidelines for living individuals.

  1. ^ Staff (December 9, 2012). "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Staff (November 23, 2014). "Best Sellers: Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous". The New York Times. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ^ "Five Questions for JJ Virgin". Los Angeles Times. July 14, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. ^ "JJ Virgin shares healthy eating tips for longevity". CBS News. April 10, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "Can't Lose Weight? Cut Down on Sugars". Fox News. January 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ^ "The Longevity Investment Revolution". Forbes. June 16, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.