A Healthy Discourse on Nutrition with Mark Tourcotte

Savage Perspective Podcast - A podcast by Robert Sikes

Mark Tourcotte and I have been in contact through Instagram for years, and it was a pleasure to invite him to the podcast. We may not always agree on our nutritional protocols, but it's important to be open-minded to other viewpoints and discussions. I have no doubt you'll enjoy this episode.   What we discussed:    Mark's background and his involvement in the low-carb space (1:38) Evolution of the ketogenic diet (3:39) His experience with cyclical keto (5:38) Protein intake and inflammation (9:07) Insulin and metabolic health (16:57) The need for a balanced approach to insulin and metabolic health (28:52) Training and nutritional philosophies (43:47) Vegetables and seed oils (51:10) His current training philosophy and impressive physique (1:02:12) Occlusion training and his gym setup (1:08:52) His favorite gym equipment and training techniques (1:10:51) Training experiences and bonding with family (1:14:17)   Where to learn more:   Instagram   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!