From Regenerative Agriculture to Skincare with Charles Mayfield

Do you ever think about the impact the food industry has on our world? Charles Mayfield's interest in clean food began when, as a personal trainer, he began researching nutrition to help his clients reach their fitness goals—and eventually co-authored three paleo cookbooks.

The more Charles learned, the more he realized it's not just the kinds of food we eat that impact our health, but also the way that food is grown. He spent years researching farming techniques that are better for the environment and for the welfare of the animals. And when he learned about regenerative farming, he was hooked. (https://farrow.life/about-us/) It was a pleasure meeting Charles and having him on the podcast, and I know you'll take a lot from this episode. 

What we discussed:

• Charles's background in regenerative agriculture (3:07)
• Soil health and animal welfare (5:21)
• Regenerative agriculture, sustainable food sources, and the importance of leaving a better world for future generations (10:35)
• Food quality, local farming, and ignorance in the food industry (15:34)
• Self-sufficiency, farming, and nutrition (22:43)
• Animal welfare in industrial farming operations (26:35)
• Industrial food production and consumer power (32:52)
• Using animal fats for skincare and cooking, with a focus on leaf lard and its properties (38:07)
• Tips for deep frying with lard (45:08)
• Tips for raising pigs for self-sufficiency (50:26)
• Using natural oils for skincare, including tallow, lard, and their benefits for acne, dryness, and inflammation (1:00:31)
• Skincare products and their impact on hormonal health (1:06:45)

Where to learn more and to purchase:

• Farrow Skincare
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