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Corey and Christine discuss the misconceptions about pork with expert Charles Mayfield, exploring its nutritional benefits and historical significance.

What if everything you’ve been told about pork being “unclean” is missing the bigger picture? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Charles Mayfield of Farrow Skincare to unpack one of the most misunderstood foods in the modern health space. From viral claims about pork being toxic to long-standing religious and cultural beliefs, this conversation digs into where those ideas came from and whether they actually hold up. Charles brings a rare perspective as someone who has raised pigs, studied their history, and built a business around their benefits, both nutritionally and even for skin health. Together, they explore what makes pork truly nourishing, what went wrong in the modern food system, and how to think more clearly about the meat you’re feeding your family. ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Is pork actually bad for you, or just poorly raised today? ✔️ The real difference between pasture-raised pork and grocery store pork ✔️ Why pigs have been a foundational food source throughout human history ✔️ The truth about parasites, toxins, and “dirty meat” claims ✔️ How modern farming practices changed the quality of pork ✔️ Why our ancestors relied heavily on pork…

People in this episode

Hosts: Corey Dunn, Christine Muldoon

Guest: Charles Mayfield

Topics covered

• pork nutrition
• modern food system
• farming practices
• cultural beliefs
• health claims

Keywords

• pork
• nutrition
• farming
• health
• cultural beliefs
• food system
• parasites
• cooking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Farrow Skincare

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