ABOUT THE CREATOR OF NUMEAL™
Dr. Kalpna Ramji, Ph.D
After obtaining her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut, Dr. Ramji set out to help her clients live healthier lives. Packed with all the essential amino acids, NUMEAL™ allows everyone to enjoy their favorite traditional foods without guilt.
Specializing in Lipoprotein and Cholesterol metabolism, her PhD focused on sitostanol (a plant sterol) in understanding cholesterol-lowering properties. In addition, Dr. Ramji has also conducted clinical studies to evaluate the effect of dietary cholesterol (from eggs) on lipoprotein metabolism. During her Ph.D., Dr. Ramji established expertise in cholesterol metabolism.
After receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Ramji completed her post-doctoral research training in Cardiovascular Biology where she studies the role of Aortic preferentially expressed gene (APEG) in dilated cardiomyopathy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Publications:
Ramjiganesh T, Liu X, Chen YH, Chung SW, Hall SR, Schissel SL, Padera RF Jr, Liao R, Ackerman KG, Kajstura J, Leri A, Anversa P, Yet SF, Layne MD, Perrella MA. Disruption of striated preferentially expressed gene locus leads to dilated cardiomyopathy in mice. Circulation. 2009 Jan 20;119(2):261-8. Epub 2008 Dec 31.
Herron KL, Vega-Lopez S, Conde K, Ramjiganesh T, Shachter NS, Fernandez ML. Men classified as hypo- or hyper responders to dietary cholesterol feeding exhibit differences in lipoprotein metabolism. J Nutr. 2003 Apr;133(4):1036-42.
West KL, Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Keller BT, Fernandez ML.1-[4-[4[(4R,5R)-3,3-Dibutyl-7- (dimethylamino)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-1,1-dioxido-1-benzothiepin-5-yl]phenoxy]butyl]-4-aza- 1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane methanesulfonate (SC-435), an ileal apical sodium-codependent bile acid transporter inhibitor alters hepatic cholesterol metabolism and lowers plasma low-density lipoprotein- cholesterol concentrations in guinea pigs. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2002 Oct;303(1):293-9.
Herron KL, Vega-Lopez S, Conde K, Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Shachter NS, Fernandez ML. Pre-menopausal women, classified as hypo- or hyperresponders, do not alter their LDL/HDL ratio following a high dietary cholesterol challenge. J Am Coll Nutr. 2002 Jun;21(3):250-8.
Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Freake HC, McIntyre JC, Fernandez ML. Corn fiber oil lowers plasma cholesterol by altering hepatic cholesterol metabolism and up-regulating LDL receptors in guinea pigs. J Nutr. 2002 Mar;132(3):335-40.
Fernandez ML, West KL, Roy S, Ramjiganesh T. Dietary fat saturation and gender/hormonal status modulate plasma lipids and lipoprotein composition. J Nutr Biochem. 2001 Dec;12(12):703-710.
Cos E, Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Yoganathan S, Nicolosi RJ, Fernandez ML. Soluble fiber and soybean protein reduce atherosclerotic lesions in guinea pigs. Sex and hormonal status determine lesion extension. Lipids. 2001 Nov;36(11):1209-16.
Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, McIntyre JC, Luz Fernandez M. The hypocholesterolaemic effects of sitostanol in the guinea pig are in part related to changes in hepatic lipids and lipoprotein composition. Br J Nutr. 2001 Feb;85(2):165-72.
Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Nicolosi RJ, Young TL, McIntyre JC, Fernandez ML. Corn husk oil lowers plasma LDL cholesterol concentrations by decreasing cholesterol absorption and altering hepatic cholesterol metabolism in guinea pigs. J Nutr Biochem. 2000 Jul-Aug;11(7-8):358-66.
Ramjiganesh T, Chen YH, Yet SF, Layne MD and Perrella MA. Enhancement of Aortic Preferentially expressed gene-1 by Sp1 and upstream stimulatory factor. American Thoracic Society, Orlando, FL, May 2004.
Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Freake HC and Fernandez ML. Corn Fiber Oil lowers plasma Cholesterol by altering Hepatic Cholesterol Metabolism. Experimental Biology, Orlando, FL, April 2001.
Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, McIntyre JC and Fernandez ML. Hypocholesterolemic mechanisms of Sitostanol in the Guinea Pig. Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA, April 2000.
Ramjiganesh T, Roy S, Vega-Lopez S, McIntyre JC, and Fernandez ML. Hypocholesterolemic mechanisms of Corn Fiber Oil in the Guinea Pig. Experimental Biology, Washington DC, April 1999
No Soy & Dairy
Soy is controversial due to reported estrogen activity.
No artificial flavors
Your body processes organic foods better.
No added sugars
Sugar activates yeast, which causes bloating.
What is NUMEAL™ ?
NUMEAL™ is a revolutionary way to eat protein and takes you back to the roots on how to enjoy a traditional meal that you grew up eating without the guilt!
NUMEAL™ contains all the essential amino acids needed for the body. There are very limited complete protein sources for Vegans and NUMEAL™ is a complete protein you need to rule your day.
In addition, NUMEAL™ contains the Branched chain amino acids called Leucine that support muscle building and is a good post workout fuel.
Packed with Ancient Grains
The ancient variety of grains means they were not subjected to genetic modifications. Ancient grains are reported to be better tolerated by individuals that suffer from intolerance or allergies to modern wheat (Molberg et al. 2005; Spaenij-Dekking et al. 2005).
NUMEAL™ contains ancient grains including Kamut, Barley, Amaranth, and seeds such as Pumpkin seeds, Sacha Inchi, and Chia seeds.
Complete with Essential Amino Acids
Our body needs 20 different amino acids to grow and function properly. Though all 20 of these are important for your health, only nine amino acids are classified as essential*.
*Essential amino acids cannot be produced by the human body and will have to be supplemented by diet. The essential amino acids are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.
A complete protein is one that has all the essential amino acids.
NUMEAL™ Complete Protein contains ALL essential amino acids for a healthy diet.
NUMEALTM Recipes
NUMEAL™ TACO FLATBREAD
20-25 min
Serving Size : 2 medium size flat breads, 1 serving
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ – 1/2 cup
- Water -1/4 cup
- Olive oil – 2 teaspoon
- Salt – ⅛ teaspoon
Directions:
- Take 1/2 cup of NUMEAL™
- Add 1/8 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Add 1/4 cup warm water and add water little by little and using a fork knead into a soft dough (May need 4 tablespoons to knead the dough).
- Rest for 10 min and roll out into 5 inch circles.
- Place the flat bread on a hot pan and cook both sides with remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Best served with Vegetable or Chicken Korma
Note: Due to low gluten it can stick to the rolling pin. Sprinkle some flour on the surface…to make it not stick.
NUMEAL™ INSTANT DOSA
15-20 min
Serving Size : 2 medium size crepes, 1 serving
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ – 1/2 cup
- Water -1 cup
- Olive Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ⅛ teaspoon
Directions:
- Mix all the ingredients to batter consistency and let it rest for 10 mins
- In a heated pan, pour into crepes
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil and cook till well done on both sides
Best served with potato cauliflower curry.
NUMEAL™ PANCAKES
15-20 min
Serving size: 2 pancakes
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ -1 /2 cup
- Vanilla almond milk – 1/2 cup
- Sugar – 1 tablespoon
- Ghee or melted butter – 1 tablespoon
- Baking powder – 1/2 tablespoon
Direction:
- Mix all the ingredients and let it rest for 10 mins
- In a heated pan or pour into pancakes
- Cook well on both sides
- Makes 2 pancakes
Best served topped with Berries and maple syrup or honey
NUMEAL™ WAFFLES
15-20 min
Serving size: 2 waffles
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ -1 /2 cup
- Vanilla almond milk – 1/2 cup
- Sugar – 1 tablespoon
- Ghee or melted butter – 1 tablespoon
- Baking powder – 1/2 tablespoon
Directions:
- Mix all the ingredients and let it rest for 10 mins
- In a heated pan or pour into waffles
- Cook well on both sides
- Makes 2 waffles
Best served topped with Berries and maple syrup or honey
NUMEAL™ TUTTI FRUITY COOKIES
25-30 min
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ – 1 cup
- Tutti-fruity – 1/2 cup
- Powdered sugar – 1/3 cup
- Corn flour – 1.5 tablespoon
- Butter or vegan butter- 4 tablespoon
- Almonds and cashew chopped – 1 tablespoon each
- Baking powder – 1.5 teaspoon
- Almond milk – 1/4 cup
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients and make a soft dough
- Refrigerate for 30 min
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to your desired thickness
- Cut into cookie shape of your choice
- Preheat oven for 350 degree F
- Bake for 15 minutes
- Cool on rack and store
- Makes 4 servings
NUMEAL™ PEAS PARATA
20-25 min
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ – ½ cup
- Frozen thawed peas – ½ cup
- Green chilies – 2 chopped
- Ajwain – 1 teaspoon
- Oil – 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Coriander powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Chili powder – ¼ teaspoon
- Garam masala powder- ¼ teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
Directions:
- Thaw frozen peas and sauté in 1 teaspoon oil with green chilies and ajwain. You can add all the dry spice powders and mash it coarsely. This should be dry. Add salt to taste.
- Mix NUMEAL with ¼ teaspoon salt and a little less than ½ cup water and knead the dough.
- Rest for 10min and roll into 2 round disks.
- Use the filling and seal with the 2nd disk. Seal with water and use oil to cook the parathas
As the dough rests, you can now prep the peas masala.
NUMEAL™ BANANA WALNUT BREAD
60 min
Ingredients:
- NUMEAL™ – 1 ½ cups
- Ripe bananas – 2 to 3 medium-sized peeled and mashed
- Butter, melted – ⅓ cup
- Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – 1 pinch
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Egg – 1 large, beaten
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Walnuts – ½ cup
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a loaf pan or pan of your choice
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the NUMEAL.
- Add the walnuts.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), or until a toothpick or wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Now Gluten-Free
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