A Healthy Discourse on Nutrition with Mark Tourcotte

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

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