It’s officially Fall time & during this season full of pumpkin spiced everything, hay rides, crisp air, and the start of the coming holidays, we’ve selected some awesome SELECT4ME favorites  for the month of October that can be shared among your family, friends, and community that can be found in this feature.

Our first SELECT4ME October favorite is this hearty vegan lasagna soup that is an excellent comfort food dish for the start of the fall season, especially as a potluck dish for upcoming holiday parties. Find the recipe via Veganricha.com –https://www.veganricha.com/2018/02/instant-pot-lasagna-soup-vegan.html

Eczema is a very common skin issue for people that is usually treatable, however, in main cases is can be chronic due to a combination of factors such as genetics, diet, and the environment.  This SELECT4ME favorite was brought to our attention by one of our team members at EOV who has eczema, who came across this amazing all natural, Calendua + Geramium eczema cream by Ancient Cosmetics that has contributed tremendously in relieving their irritated and dry skin as a result of their eczema. The benefits of calendua help reduce inflammation to start healing the skin & geramium oil is effective in protecting the body from infection through its own antibacterial properties. For more information on this cream and other natural topical products made by Ancient Cosmetics, please visit their website at https://ancientcosmeticz.com/ .

Many kids have already started the school year, which means parents are in search of simple and stress free methods to incorporate back into their school schedules, lunch being one of them. Here is a SELECT4ME favorite back-to-school lunch recipe via The Food Babe, that is fresh, nutritious, and non-time consuming that parents can make for their children to take to school! This is also a convenient recipe for college students on the go too!

https://foodbabe.com/never-pack-childs-lunch-back-school-recipe/

Natural Skin Care Remedies

Guest Post by @beatsbykd

1. Start from the inside out

One of my favorite ways to maintain a healthy glow is making sure I have at least one glass of carrot juice a day. While carrot juice has many benefits my favorite is that it gives my skin a warm glow and it boosts the wound healing process. Carrots are also natural anti-aging agents.

2. Use a lime and salt to brighten dark spots and stretch marks

Lime and salt are natural exfoliants that will help brighten scars from acne and stretch marks.

3. Use coconut oil to remove makeup and impurities as well as hydrate from head to toe

Coconut oil is a gentle and easy way to remove makeup; it is not harsh on the skin like chemical removers can be. This is great people who wear makeup on a daily basis. Massage coconut oil on your face and use cotton or a tissue to wipe it away. Also, coconut oil is a great moisturizer that can even promote the eyelash and brow growth.

4. Exfoliate your lips and body using a homemade sugar scrub

Mix equal parts olive oil and brown sugar to create a sensational scrub to exfoliate from head to toe. I keep a small jar on my bathroom skin and in my shower especially in the winter time when my skin is typically the driest.

5. Drink your water

Lastly, the most simple way to achieve healthy skin is to drink at least 8 cups of water a day. Drinking water detoxes the body and skin helping to fight breakouts. Drinking water promotes a healthy scalp, fights wrinkles and reduces bags under the eyes.

 

This simple and delicious salmon and avocado salad is a Select4Me favorite that can pair well with raw greens, making it an excellent selection to maintain your health between detoxes. You can find the full recipe at: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/salmon-and-avocado-salad