134: Dr. Sanjiv Chopra - Coffee, Exercise, Vitamin D, Nuts & Meditation... The Big Five

Dec 30, 2016

59:43

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Dr. Sanjiv Chopra is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He's a best selling author and a sought after motivational speaker throughout the United States and abroad. Sanjiv has written a number of books including his joint memoir with his brother Deepak Chopra called Brotherhood and The Big Five which is the subject of today's interview.

In this episode, we discuss:

Yes, coffee is good for you!
How to lengthen your telomeres
The dark side of coffee
Sanjiv's recommendation of how much coffee you should drink in a day
Is tea a healthy beverage, too?
Sanjiv's opinion on Bulletproof Coffee
Quality coffee vs. Dunkin' Donut's coffee
What to do if you can't drink coffee
Exercise is the best drug
Don't underestimate walking
What we know about vitamin D
Vitamin D supplementation - dosages
Food sources of vitamin D... how beneficial are they?
Why nuts are so good for you
Totally avoid artificial sweeteners
Sanjiv's meditation routine
An easy way to remember The Big Five
A friend is a gift you give to yourself
A nightly affirmation that will change your life within a couple of months
You're the master of your destiny and happiness