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DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE 2010 ISSUE 3

Shoes make the walker

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Appealing, yet repelling

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THE TIES THAT BINDAn outdoor 'hallway' makes for a more intimate connection between a home and its backyard. Use climbing roses,hydrangeas, trellises and boxwood hedges to complete the look

WAKE-UP CALL!When the body talks, it’s important to listen. Here are the 7 symptoms never to ignore

THE HOT LISTSushi in the living room, lace in the bathroom and antlers at the dinner table? Yes. And don't forget LED sinks

WALK THIS WAYShoes make the walker

MEET THE NEW INDESTRUCTIBLESAppealing, yet repelling: Dry-erasable leather, nanotechnology and stain-resistant chenille up the ante

GOT NON-DAIRY MILK?Almonds, rice, hemp and coconuts are just a few of the options in the increasingly popular milk-substitute market. Butare they as nutritious as the real deal?

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BByy DDaawwnn KKlliinnggeennssmmiitthhCTW FeaturesIt all started when indoor elements such as

high-end kitchen appliances, area rugs andupholstered furniture were brought to theoutdoors.

Then, backyards were divided into “zones”

for specific activities, such as grilling orstargazing.

Popular for several years now, the conceptof outdoor living spaces has progressed instages, and the end result is that interior lay-out principles are guiding landscape design,such that “the great outdoors” now resembles

The tiesthat bind

a series of cozy, well-appointed rooms, eachwith a sense of enclosure.

The latest progression is the outdoor hall-way, along with other transitional spaces thatare akin to foyers and landings.

Inasmuch as today’s backyards are laid outlike home interiors, the need to connect andcreate flow among the different areas has led tothe emergence of transitional spaces.

“Interior design principles apply outside,and with open-air rooms, you have to find away to get from one room to the next,” saysSaxtons River, Vt.-based landscape designerJulie Moir Messervy, author of “Home Out-side: Creating the Landscape You Love” (TheTaunton Press, 2009).

“One way is to line everything up withdoorways in between. Another way is to linkthem up by means of a hallway.”

As with indoor rooms, outdoor rooms, orzones, “have different characteristics and pur-poses,” Messervy says. “The hallway is whatlinks them together and creates continuity.”

Inside, a hallway may connect dissimilarrooms with common trim work or flooring.Outside, “It’s also important to have some kindof binding element,” says landscape designerJeff Hutton, of Earthworks Landscaping, Tol-land, Conn. “If you use a flagstone walkway, tryintroducing the same material in a bench inone of the outdoor rooms.”

Hallways help ease the transition between“zones with totally different sizes and moods,like going from a contemplative space into acommunal space,” he adds.

In essence, then, outdoor hallways serve thesame purposes as indoor ones. “It's just thatyou’re using more natural materials” in theirconstruction, Messervy says.

Boxwood hedges and narrow, uprightjunipers are ideal for “walling in” an outdoorhallway, and arbors and trellises go a step fur-ther by allowing for the outdoor equivalent of aceiling, which Hutton says is important forproportion and scale. “Sometimes, the yardlooks huge compared with the house. It helpsto walk out into a cozy space and then transi-tion through an outdoor hallway into a moreopen space,” such as a lush expanse of lawn or aspacious pool, Hutton says. “Having a roofscales everything down around it.”

Climbing roses and hydrangeas will makefor a colorful, enclosed hallway, and wisteria inparticular “will aggressively cover a trellis anddrape down to form a thick ceiling and walls,”Hutton says.



BByy DDaanniieellllee CCaaddeettCTW FEATURESAre funny noises coming from the car? Call

the mechanic. Leaky faucet? Grab the toolbox.It’s easy to know when something at homeneeds fixing. But the human body gives moresubtle signs that can oftentimes be ignored.These signals can be the result of simple ail-ments like indigestion or dehydration, but canalso signify a body’s serious call for help. Here’sa list of symptoms that may demand a call tothe doctor or – worst-case scenario – a visit tothe emergency room.

Chest Pain“Small passing chest pain is one thing, but if

it feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest,that’s cause for an alarm,” says Dr. NiecaGoldberg, cardiologist and medical director ofthe Women’s Heart Program at New YorkUniversity. Goldberg says this symptom can beindicative of a serious health concern like a

heart attack or pulmonary embolism, a block-age of the lung’s main artery. If the pain isaccompanied by shortness of breath, sweatingor arm pain, it is best to call 911 immediatelybecause these symptoms can mean an individ-ual is having a heart attack, Goldberg says.

Shortness of Breath“This is a common symptom of both lung

and heart disease,” Goldberg says. Experiencingshortness of breath at low levels of activity cansignify several issues including chronic bronchi-tis, pulmonary disease, high blood pressure, oreven a heart attack.

Severe HeadacheA headache can be a tricky symptom to diag-

nose, says Dr. Kevin N. Sheth, assistant profes-sor of neurology at the University of MarylandSchool of Medicine.

“If you don’t have a history of headaches andall of a sudden you get frequent headaches,that’s a potential warning sign,” he says.

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Here are the 7 symptoms never to ignore

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Migraines, which are usually associated withsensitivity to light, are not necessarily a cause foralarm. However, if other neurological symptoms– such as loss of vision or double vision, dizzi-ness, difficulty with balance, or nausea – areexperienced alongside the pain, Sheth says seekimmediate medical attention.

Sharp Side PainEverybody gets a cramp every now and then,

but feeling a sharp, piercing pain in the side canbe something serious. “If it feels like you’ve beenstabbed in the side, you’re nauseated and run-ning a fever, you could have appendicitis,” saysDr. Lin Chang, a gastroenterologist and co-direc-tor of the Center for Neurovisceral Sciences atUCLA. Appendicitis can occur when the spacewhere the appendix empties into the colonbecomes blocked, causing the organ to becomeinflamed. Failure to remove the organ immedi-ately can cause it to burst, Chang says. If youencounter symptoms, Change says to immedi-ately visit to the emergency room.

Persistent FeverA high temperature may mean a day or two

home from work or school. But if the thermome-ter doesn’t drop, it could mean a bacterial infec-tion, the flu, or pneumonia, Goldberg warns. If alow-grade fever (higher than 100.4) lasts longerthan a week, she recommends calling a doctor.“It may not mean an emergency room visit, butit’s still very serious,” she says.

Recurrent CoughGoldberg says a repetitive cough can be a sign

of asthma or emphysema, particularly in smok-ers. However, it can also indicate a problem withcontaminated air in the home, says NancyHarvey Steorts, safety expert and author of “YourHome Safe Home” (Capital Books, 2009). “A lotof issues are coming from the quality of the airthat people are breathing,” she says. Steorts rec-ommends taking extra care to circulate clean airby ventilating the home and visiting a doctor foran X-ray, if necessary.

Unexplained Weight Loss“Losing a lot of weight very quickly is a cause

for concern,” says Goldberg. “It can indicate seri-ous problems such as thyroid disease, certaincancers, HIV and major depression.” She advisesanyone who has lost a great deal of weight in ashort amount of time to visit a doctor immedi-ately.

Although they can be easily mistaken forsmall ailments, some symptoms can be a severealarm. Just as a hole in the roof might needpatching or a squeaky door needs oil, the bodyneeds regular TLC. Paying attention to the warn-ing signs early can make a world of difference inthe future.



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BByy DDaawwnn KKlliinnggeennssmmiitthhCTW FeaturesHome is where the heart is, and all we

hold dear. It’s where we seek comfort andsafety, gather with family and friends andsurround ourselves with beauty. We designand decorate our homes in support of theseobjectives, and to make our lives and sur-roundings more enjoyable, efficient andperhaps even enviable.

Here is an A to Z list of new and fiercelypopular interior design concepts, trendsand products that will help create a homeenvironment where sentiment meets style.

Antlers aren’t just for hunting lodges any-more, but they are popping up as rustic wallart in otherwise refined living spaces.“Antlers have been on the scene for the pastyear or so along with this whole reclaimedwood resurgence,” says Los Angeles decoratorMary McDonald, adding that artful arrange-ments look curated.

Biofuel fireplaces don’t require venting andcome in wall-mounted, freestanding or table-top models, for indoor and outdoor use.Some are portable, so “it’s ‘fire to go’ with lit-tle impact on the environment,” says ShellyMeadows, Urban Concepts, Modern Patio &Fireplace Design, Tampa, Fla.

Chelsea wing chair at Williams-SonomaHome shows how a classic furniture style canbe reimagined for a modern world. Anotherfresh variation is the Wainscott, with its com-manding silhouette and unexpected curves,at Victoria Hagan Home, New York.

Dansk’s archived teak salt and pepper milldesigns are being reintroduced in eco-friendlyacacia wood at Crate & Barrel. The retailer isbringing back other iconic modern designs,too, including the Shelter sofa by MiloBaughman.

Ekornes’ Stressless Space sofa withErgoAdapt technology has clean, modernlines and a sensitive glide feature that auto-matically adjusts in response to body move-ments and position, and each of the threesections reclines individually so one personcan nap while another nurses a cocktail.

Fiesta Dinnerware celebrates its 75thanniversary in 2011 and named Marigold asits official anniversary color. A Marigold bak-ing bowl set, platter and prep bowl set havealready been released and retired, but inMarch, the entire Fiesta line in Marigold witha special anniversary backstamp will be intro-duced, but only for a limited production run,and then wil be retired for good.

Green Frog Art’s high-quality nurseryprints turn infants into esthetes, and modworks like Tree Top Owl and Pop Blossoms,reflect the latest of pop culture.

Hotel Collection’s latest home linens lineat Macy’s is for anyone who has ever enjoyedresort lodging amenities and then returnedhome to bedding and towels that don’t meas-ure up. The towels are oversized and ultra-soft, and the bedding sets a tone of sophisti-cation and understated opulence.

Ikat textiles go through a dye-resist tech-nique to achieve patterns that are “tribal chic,walking the line between noble and pastoral,”says Ashleigh Weatherill, Halcyon HouseDesign, Denver.


Jenn-Air’s latest convection wall ovenwith Culinary Center is like having a chef ina box who won’t let the morning’s scones getscorched. Just enter in what’s being made,the desired doneness and the cookware type,and the oven works its magic, with no pre-heating required.

Kohler’s Karbon articulating kitchenfaucet with five pivoting points is beautiful,balletic and boldly sprays where no otherfaucet has sprayed before – at least not asprecisely.

Lauzon’s Line Art Collection of hardwoodflooring features a new generation of grainthat’s surprisingly linear, Canadian HardMaple, and a fine complement to today’sclean, simple lines.

Motivo quartz surfacing by CaesarStonehas a textured look and feel and can be usedas wall-paneling, countertops and vanitytops. A new manufacturing process resultsin an embossed effect, with finishes such ascrocodile and lace now possible.

Neo-Metro is a next-generation EbbConcept bathroom sink basin made withcolored resin and recycled stainless steel.LEDs illuminate from beneath, setting theresin aglow and providing accent or nightlighting in hues of canary, blueberry, greenapple, stealth fog and more. TOTO alsomakes light-up sinks in round and rectangu-lar shapes. The Neorest is made ofLuminist, a scratch- and shatter-resistantclear resin and has an under-counter orwall-mounted switch.

Ottomans previously were the underap-preciated sidekicks of armchairs, but they’vecome into their own power, popularity andpurposefulness. Park a tray on top, and anottoman becomes a coffee table. In a pinchit serves as an extra perch. Mimi Tin’s SushiStyle ottomans also serve as conversationpieces – her California Roll comes with aremovable seaweed wrap closure. So muchmore than just a footrest, an ottoman need

not be squat and round, but can form agraceful oval, a commanding square or arectangle that won’t quit, such asRestoration Hardware’s extra-long BelgianLinen Tufted Coffee Ottoman.

Purple Rain isn’t just a song; it’s what ishappening in home décor as designersembrace all things purple. “We’re seeing itfall over from the fashion world into interiordesign,” says Heather Robb, ArtistsConcepts, Winnetka, Ill. “Purple has somany ranges and hues, and can be warm orcool and light or dark.” On the dusky end ofthe spectrum is Vera Wang deep-indigoBouquet bedding. On the lighter side is thenew lavender Le Creuset line of cookwareand the Provence collection of drip-glazedstoneware, made by Jars Ceramic for Crate& Barrel.

Quoizel is on a roll – a drum roll, that is –with stylish new pendant lighting withdrum shades that are retro as far as shapebut fresh when it comes to materials anddesign. The Mica pendant has a warm, cop-pery finish and the Utopia pendant has acream silk shade surrounded by a blackmetal overlay with fern-like leaf cutouts.Other lighting companies are marching tothat same beat, with Seascape Lampsdrumming up interest in its retro shadesmade of walnut veneer and woven grass.

Rustic merges with modern as raw tex-tures, natural and recycled materials, andhomemade items placed here and thereachieve an artisan look. BEHR Paints iden-tified four 2010 home design trends, includ-ing Farmhouse Craft and Artisan Voyage,which both rely on rustic elements includingreclaimed materials and global-bazaar finds,respectively. The latter design trend fuels thesuccess of Etsy.com, an online bazaar/craft-ing community where a recent searchturned up a rusty antique candle lantern, across-stitch sampler and a collection of vin-tage egg cups.

Sylvania took seriously homeowner’s con-cerns that energy-saving compact fluores-cent light bulbs are unsightly and don’t turnon to their full brightness at the flip of aswitch. Sylvania’s new Instant-on CFLMicro-Mini is only 3.7 inches tall andrequires no warm-up time.

Tufting adds classic styling to silhouettesranging from casual chic to ultra-sophisti-cated. Urban Outfitters’ Antoinette FaintingSofa is truly swoon-worthy, with its luxuri-ous tufted velvet, high arms and turned-hardwood spindle legs. The Chris Maddentufted leather headboard, at JC Penney,

offers a slightly more masculine take on thistrend.

Understated elegance is in vogue for mas-ter bedrooms. “The pomp and circumstanceof overstuffed pillows that seem to multiplyin the night is out, while exquisite, neutral-colored linens are in, especially when pairedwith a luxurious top blanket and an unfussy,clean-lined duvet,” says Dallas-based interiordesigner Elaine Williamson.

Virtual design software takes some of theguesswork out of home decorating. TheColorSnap free color-matching app, down-loadable to iPhone and BlackBerry devices,captures colors from everyday life andmatches them to Sherwin-Williams paintcolors. Available as an iPhone app or thecompany’s website, the Napoleon FireplaceDesign Studio allows homeowners to visual-ize and price the perfect fireplace. The La-Z-Boy Room Planner, available online, is anall-in-one tool that enables homeowners tocustomize furniture styles and fabrics, addwindows and doors, change a room’s shapeand try out different floorings and colorschemes.

White kitchens are coming back becausethey’re “classic, timeless and never lookdated,” Robb says. Martha Stewart Living’sSeal Harbor and Ox Hill cabinetry at TheHome Depot gives the impression of a just-scrubbed New England cottage kitchen andturn-of-the-century country kitchen, respec-tively.

Xceed dimmable compact fluorescentlamps by Lightolier illuminate a room witha third fewer down lights and use two-thirdsless energy than incandescent bulbs.Compare them with incandescent and LEDlighting to learn the respective costs of oper-ation and lamp replacement over five, 10and 15 years.

Ypres fabric by Scalamandre is a sumptu-ous damask, a material that not only standsthe test of time but is currently enjoying aresurgence. The pattern comes in Flemishblue, pine, ruby, gold and watermelon, allwith metallic backgrounds, and a non-metallic antique white. This damask wouldlook good in a library that takes itself prettyseriously, though the colors aren’t at all pon-derous.

Zoran Jedrejcic gives us something tochew on: Who says the tines on a fork haveto be the same length? And why can’t aspoon be on the verge of achieving an hour-glass shape? The Croatian designer’s Paddleflatware for Nambe is a feast for the eyes.


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BByy DDaarrccii SSmmiitthhCTW FEATURESAfter two months of training for her

first 10-mile competitive walk, JennieCromie noticed a huge difference – in heramount of aches and pains.

“I finally figured out that my shoeswere causing part of the problem,” saysCromie, of Clio, Mich., who had beenwalking in a pair of 5-year-old sneakers.

Cromie decided to not only splurge ona new pair, but also consult a professional.The saleswoman at a local specialtyfootwear store fit her in pair of NewBalance trainers that she’s been replacingabout every nine months since.

“I still had normal pains associatedwith training, but many of my aches andpains went away,” she says. “Having theright shoes made all the difference.”

Cromie is hardly alone when it comesto shoe-related foot pain. The biggest mis-take many walkers make is not seeingwalking as a serious exercise and eitherwearing the wrong footwear or trying todo too much too soon, according to Dr.James Christina, director of ScientificAffairs of the American Podiatric MedicalAssociation.

“If you’re going for a walk of any specif-ic distance or time, there are more stressesthat are going to be placed on your lowerextremities over a prolonged period oftime,” he explains. The most common footstresses are related to the heel and arch,he notes, and result in injuries like heelspurs, plantar fasciitis, arch pain ormetatarsal fractures.

When a foot issue arises, Christina saysto first follow the tried-and-true RICEmethod: rest, ice, compression and eleva-tion. Consult a podiatrist if the pain does-n’t go away; if it returns with activity, theshoes are likely to blame.

If quality, correctly fit shoes wereinvolved, orthotics or insoles may be thekey to better shoe performance, says JeffGray, director of education and trainingfor Ferndale, Wash.-based insole manu-facturer Superfeet Inc.

Gray estimates that 80 percent of thepopulation was born with bad footmechanics and could benefit from theimproved foot and body alignment thatinsoles provide. The 20 percent who aregenetically fortunate and graced with sta-ble feet may still see positive results froma comfort standpoint, he adds.

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Still, insoles are never a substitute for buying agood shoe, Gray notes. “The insole will only work asgood as the shoe you put it in.”

While in practice, Christina often steered his podi-atry patients toward running shoes because of theresearch performed by running shoe manufacturers.Plus, reputable running specialty stores are typicallystaffed with associates who are knowledgeable aboutshoe types and proper fit, he adds.

“I don’t think you can ever go wrong walking in arunning shoe,” Christina says.

But the opposite – running in a walking shoe – isa recipe for injury, according Michael Swisher, man-ager of the Chicago location of specialty storeRunning Away Multisport.

“Running shoes tend to be lighter, softer, moreflexible and more technical than walking shoes andare designed to support, cushion and control yourfoot’s natural flex at a higher rate of impact,” heexplains.

Swisher estimates that he has fit thousands ofpeople during the past 10 years working in the run-ning shoe industry. Whether looking for a shoe towalk or run in, people who pick the incorrect shoe fortheir foot are most likely to base their decision oncolor, brand or price, he finds. But most common:wearing shoes too small.

All can be eliminated through the proper fitprocess at a running speciality store. A fitting oftentakes up to a half an hour, and includes a conversa-tion about the customer’s past footwear, activitiesand aspirations, and injuries and limitations, Swishernotes.

“That conversation should lead into the measur-ing of the foot to find out not only the size and widthbut arch length and shape,” he says. “This goes a longway into figuring out the brands and styles that maywork.”

By watching a client run or walk in a soft cushionshoe, a fit specialist can see what the client’s foot doesnaturally and assess the amount of flex in his or hergait. The information is then used to determine thecategory of shoe – neutral, mild stability, stability ormotion control.

“It’s just as important to figure how much supporta person needs or doesn't need as it is to put them inthe right-sized footwear,” Swisher says. “Too muchsupport can be just has detrimental as not enough.”

Once the level of support is determined, severalbrands of shoes should be presented. Then, it’s allabout determining what’s comfortable – right off thebat, Swisher says. “You should never feel like youneed to break in a new pair of shoes.”

And how often to replace them? Every 350 to 450miles, although that can be hard to assess withoutlogging miles after every workout, Swisher notes. “Agood rule is to never have a birthday in your shoes.”


TREND-STEPPERSMagazines and television commercials are filled with shoes prom-

ising to eliminate injuries or deliver exercise benefits without theworkout.

As with anything in life, “one size is not going to fit all,” stressesDr. James Christina, director of Scientific Affairs of the AmericanPodiatric Medical Association.

Toning shoes feature a rounded bottom, which manufacturersclaim help tone muscles and burn extra calories while walking orrunning. “They’re not going to be for everyone,” Christina says.Those with tight calf muscles or achilles issues may find toningshoes only aggravate the injury.

For everyone else, Christina doesn’t recommend wearing toningshoes all day every day, but to instead treat them as any other pieceof exercise equipment – and build up usage gradually, perhaps onlywearing them for every other workout. “You wouldn’t go to the gymand lift weights for two hours if you’ve never lifted weights before,”he explains.

Barefoot running has produced a legion of followers, althoughChristina notes that there are no significant studies on the positiveor negative effects of the trend.

“You definitely run differently,” Christina says, because runningbarefoot changes the strike zone to the ball of the foot, and flexestendons and strengthens muscles in a new way. He adds that thosewho are unable to walk for long distances barefoot probably aren’tmeant to run barefoot.

Shoes for barefoot running – like the Vibram Five Fingers – aredesigned to provide no support, only to protect the bottom of thefeet from foreign objects on the ground. “There’s definitely a getting-used-to period,” says Michael Swisher, manager of the Chicago loca-tion of specialty store Running Away Multisport. “Be cautious anddo it in a controlled environment – at the beach, on a treadmill, inthe grass,” he says. “It should start out as a small percentage of yourworkout.”


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BByy DDaawwnn KKlliinnggeennssmmiitthh CTW FeaturesUpholstery used to have it so easy. All it was

asked to do was look spiffy, feel good to thetouch and be durable. It was not expected todeflect human errors like spilled wine. That’swhy plastic sofa covers and Scotchgard wereinvented.

Lately, however, so-called “performancefabrics,” designed for more rigorous commer-cial or institutional settings, have moved in onthe residential market. Now, much more isexpected of home textiles as consumers wise upto the fact there are fabrics that can withstand

accidents, abuse and a 6-year-old’s birthdayparty. There’s even an erasable faux leather fab-ric called Sta-Kleen Erasable Urethane Uphol-stery from which you can “dry erase”permanent marker.

“It seems like the latest high-performancefabrics coming out are being marketed withresidential use in mind,” says Upholstery Jour-nal editor Kelly Frush. “People want their fur-niture to last a long time, so that’s why theyrequest a high-performance fabric – to protectagainst kids, pets, stains and life in general.”

Performance fabrics are born multi-taskers,going beyond the call of duty with a skill set

that includes repelling stains, guarding againstUV rays and fading, neutralizing odors, resist-ing static, and keeping dust mites and bacteriaat bay.

They are the overachievers – perhaps eventhe superheroes – of the textile world. But untilrecently, non-performance home textiles hadnothing to fear from performance fabricsbecause the competition was, well, stiff. “It’svery difficult to do what we do and keep thefabric soft,” says Randy Rubin, co-creator ofCrypton Super Fabric, which is manufactured,not sprayed or treated, to have a built-in mois-ture barrier for stain resistance.

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“When you spill milk on a sofa, you might beable to clean the fabric but the milk is going to godown into the cushion and grow bacteria” unlessperformance upholstery is used, she says.

The possibility of diaper leakage and pet acci-dents furthers the appeal of germ-fighting proper-ties.

However, Crypton and other manufacturers arenow able to make performance fabrics that actuallyfeel nice, and some have figured out how to engi-neer functional qualities like stain and bacteriaresistance into plush or highly textured fabrics likechenille. “I think that’s why we’re seeing more ofthem pop up in the home, whereas before theytended to be less attractive, thick and rough,” Frushsays.

“A lot of these fabrics are being produced insnazzy textures, such as faux animal hides. Boldcolors are also becoming a trend, whereas blah,utilitarian colors used to be the norm.”

Though not quite a household name, Sunbrellais a well-known brand of fade-resistant, bleach-cleanable fabric initially used for outdoor applica-tions such as patio furniture. Over time, the fabricbecame so refined that Sunbrella crossed thethreshold into the great indoors, where it is used forwindow treatments and upholstery.

Residential interior designers have long beenusing Sunbrella, Crypton and other performancefabrics for indoor applications, and now consumersare increasingly aware they exist and are stylish andsophisticated enough for their living rooms. HGTVproducer and host Joe Ruggiero helped usher per-formance fabrics into the mainstream by espousingtheir use in home interiors and partnering withSunbrella to create a signature line.

Depending on the end-use application, otherdesirable performance features are static resistance,moisture control and odor elimination. Nano-Texmakes sheets that wick moisture away from thebody, so night sweats are more tolerable. The com-pany also makes bedding that neutralizes odors.These and other properties are developed usingnanotechnology, which manipulates individualfibers at the molecular level.

Using a spill-resistant performance fabric fortable linens like placemats and napkins seems likea no-brainer, but though Nano-Tex makes suchproducts, the price point compared with regularlinens can make consumers balk. However, per-formance fabrics are becoming more affordable asthe technology decreases in cost, while at the sametime the quality and capabilities keep improving.

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They’re cream-colored, thirst-quenchingand varyingly nutritious. Their roots

aren’t in a dairy farm, however.Instead, newly booming nondairy bever-

ages like soy, hemp, rice, almond, oat andcoconut originate in plants.

For those with an allergy or intolerance todairy milk or those following a vegan diet,plant beverages likely are commonplace.

For those under the age of 45 looking toimprove their diets, these are healthieroptions than milk, according to a recent mar-ket research report from Mintel InternationalGroup.

But do plant beverages deliver the nutri-ents people need?

The short answer: maybe.“There’s a lot of nutrient variation not only

between different types, such as soy andhemp, but also within the type,” says MatthewRuscigno, a registered dietitian, Los Angeles.

Since plant beverages don’t have uniformformulations, consumers may find that onebrand of hemp milk has 140 milligrams ofsodium and another brand only 5 milligrams.They’ll also find a wide variance in calories,fat and nutrients. In addition, consumers mayfind that some beverages include addedsweeteners.

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Calories, which may be first on the list, canrange from 50 to 140 per cup. Hemp can varyby 40 calories per cup, depending on thebrand.

Make sure the calories aren’t coming fromadded sweeteners, Ruscigno cautions. He rec-ommends buying plain, not flavored beverages,to reduce or avoid the amount of sweetener ineach serving.

For those consuming a milk-like drink forthe recommended daily allowance of calcium,don’t assume it delivers, and check the label.

“Many [plant beverages] have calcium addedthat’s close to or equal to that in cow’s milk, butyou have to look. Calcium is not in all of them,”says Ruscigno, who’s been a vegan since age 15.

Like calcium, vitamin D fortification canvary. Major soy beverage producers are addingvitamin D to make it comparable to dairy milk,he says.

Check for vitamin B12, which is in cow’smilk, says Keri M. Gans, a registered dietitianand spokeswoman for the American DieteticAssociation.

Some manufacturers add B12 to their plantbeverages; others don’t.

If dairy milk is a major protein source, espe-cially in the morning, consumers are not goingto get the same amount with an alternative,according to Gans.

Soy beverages come closest at 7 grams ofprotein per cup, compared with 8.26 gramsprotein for skim milk.

However, in some nutrient comparisons,such as dietary fiber, plant beverages may dobetter than dairy milk, which doesn’t containfiber.

Whole-grain rice beverages provide threegrams of dietary fiber per cup – more than aslice of whole-wheat bread.

Oat beverage, like oats, is a source of solublefiber, which may help reduce the risk of heartdisease. Adding oat beverage to morning oat-meal can significantly boost soluble fiberintake.

Although omega-3 fatty acids are hemp’sclaim to nutritional fame, Gans cautions thathemp isn’t the optimal source of the fatty acids.

As plants, these beverages are good sourcesof carbohydrates. But for those at risk for dia-betes, it might be crucial to get the productlowest in carbohydrates, according to Gans,who is in a private practice in New York City.

With such great variance in benefits, it’stempting to stick with the beverage type withthe best nutrition package. Instead, mix it up toget the best of plant beverages, the experts say.


Dairy-free CookingPlant beverages are suitable for cooking and for drinking. Unlike milk, which has a uniform flavor, different beverages will add subtle or significant

taste variations, which can make dishes more interesting, according to Alicia C. Simpson, anAtlanta-based cookbook author and food writer.

What does she use in her recipes?“Everything that’s out there,” says Simpson, author of “Quick and Easy Vegan Celebrations”

(The Experiment, 2010).Her current favorite for cooking is almond beverage.“It’s great because it’s only 60 calories [per cup] super creamy, rich and not too sweet,”

Simpson says.Rice and oat beverages also get a nod in her cooking.“Rice is a little lower in calories and a little sweeter. I like it in muffins and cakes and a sweet-

er pancake,” Simpson says.When she wants a beverage with neutral flavor and creamy texture, she turns to oat beverage. Hemp has thick, creamy texture, but with a distinctive grainy or nutty taste. “You either like it or you don’t, says Matthew Ruscigno, a registered dietitian and co-author

of the upcoming healthy vegan cookbook, “Appetite for Reduction.”Coconut beverage, not to be confused with canned coconut milk, tastes like its namesake. “It bakes really well, but I’ll use it in dishes that already have coconut or could use it, such as

an oatmeal bread,” Simpson says.Ruscigno recommends coconut beverage – “better than soy” – if you’re making ice cream.Soy and coffee are a popular mix. However, some soy brands are better suited to lighten cof-

fee, according to the dietitian. “Some soy [brands] break apart and separate; it’s not very appealing. Same with hemp; some

[brands] break down,” says Ruscigno, who suggests asking your coffee shop barista what brandhe uses.

But Simpson urges cooks to not limit themselves to one type of beverage.“The joy of working with various [plant beverages] is having fun experimenting with them,”

she says.

Nutritional BreakdownHere’s a look at plant beverage nutrition, using the Nutrition Facts panel for

each product based on a 1 cup serving. However, remember that actual nutri-ents can vary with the brand.

Type Calories Fat Sodium Calcium ProteinCarbohydratesFiberAlmond 60 2.5g 150mg 20% 1g 8g 1g Coconut 50 5g 15mg 10% 1g 1g 0gHemp 140 5g 130mg 50% 4g 20g 1gOat 130 2.5g 110mg 35% 4g 24g 2gSoy 100 4g 135mg 35% 7g 8g 2gWhole-grain rice 100 3g 150mg 25% 1g 19g 3 g


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