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

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