PCOS - The Kitchen Division https://thekitchendivision.com Combating MAFLD & PCOS Through Metabolic Cooking Sat, 09 May 2026 21:11:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/thekitchendivision.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-Kitchen-5.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 PCOS - The Kitchen Division https://thekitchendivision.com 32 32 193172597 10 Liver-Friendly Turkish Street Foods You Need To Try On Your Next Trip To Istanbul https://thekitchendivision.com/10-mafld-friendly-street-foods-you-need-to-try-on-your-next-trip-to-istanbul/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-mafld-friendly-street-foods-you-need-to-try-on-your-next-trip-to-istanbul https://thekitchendivision.com/10-mafld-friendly-street-foods-you-need-to-try-on-your-next-trip-to-istanbul/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:49:32 +0000 https://thekitchendivision.com/?p=1816 When people think of the world’s great street food capitals, cities like Bangkok, Mexico City, or Mumbai usually dominate the conversation. But for me, Istanbul sits firmly at the top of that list. There is a specific kind of magic in the air here: a blend of roasting chestnuts, salt spray from the Bosphorus, and...

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]]> https://thekitchendivision.com/10-mafld-friendly-street-foods-you-need-to-try-on-your-next-trip-to-istanbul/feed/ 0 1816 Lycopene and Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of the Current Evidence https://thekitchendivision.com/lycopene-and-metabolic-syndrome-a-review-of-the-current-evidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lycopene-and-metabolic-syndrome-a-review-of-the-current-evidence https://thekitchendivision.com/lycopene-and-metabolic-syndrome-a-review-of-the-current-evidence/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:46:08 +0000 https://thekitchendivision.com/?p=7114 Journal: Nutrients (2017) Key Focus: This review examines how lycopene influences metabolic syndrome components, specifically highlighting its role in reducing oxidative stress in the liver and improving lipid profiles. Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/3/297 A Multifunctional Bread Rich in Beta Glucans and Low in Starch Improves Metabolic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Controlled Trial by Paolo Tessari...

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]]> https://thekitchendivision.com/lycopene-and-metabolic-syndrome-a-review-of-the-current-evidence/feed/ 0 7114 Resistant starch decreases intrahepatic triglycerides in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease https://thekitchendivision.com/resistant-starch-decreases-intrahepatic-triglycerides-in-patients-with-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resistant-starch-decreases-intrahepatic-triglycerides-in-patients-with-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease https://thekitchendivision.com/resistant-starch-decreases-intrahepatic-triglycerides-in-patients-with-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:25:20 +0000 https://thekitchendivision.com/?p=7079 Journal: Cell Metabolism Key Finding: This landmark study found that participants who consumed 40g of resistant starch daily saw a nearly 40% reduction in liver fat (triglycerides). The study proved that fiber alters the gut microbiota, specifically reducing Bacteroides stercoris, which directly influences how the liver metabolizes fat. Link: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(23)00297-8 Resistant starch decreases intrahepatic triglycerides...

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]]> https://thekitchendivision.com/resistant-starch-decreases-intrahepatic-triglycerides-in-patients-with-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease/feed/ 0 7079 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Extract Regulates Glucose and Lipid Metabolism by Activating AMPK and PPAR Pathways in HepG2 Cells https://thekitchendivision.com/rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-l-extract-regulates-glucose-and-lipid-metabolism-by-activating-ampk-and-ppar-pathways-in-hepg2-cells/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-l-extract-regulates-glucose-and-lipid-metabolism-by-activating-ampk-and-ppar-pathways-in-hepg2-cells https://thekitchendivision.com/rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-l-extract-regulates-glucose-and-lipid-metabolism-by-activating-ampk-and-ppar-pathways-in-hepg2-cells/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:52:14 +0000 https://thekitchendivision.com/?p=7058 Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (American Chemical Society) Key Finding: This study focuses on liver cells (HepG2), demonstrating that rosemary extract and its components increase glucose consumption by the liver and regulate genes involved in fatty acid oxidation. Link: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf400298c Zheng Tu,* Tijuana Moss-Pierce, Paul Ford, and T. Alan Jiang Technical Innovation Center,...

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]]> https://thekitchendivision.com/rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-l-extract-regulates-glucose-and-lipid-metabolism-by-activating-ampk-and-ppar-pathways-in-hepg2-cells/feed/ 0 7058 Muscle Cell Insulin Resistance Is Attenuated by Rosmarinic Acid: Elucidating the Mechanisms Involved https://thekitchendivision.com/muscle-cell-insulin-resistance-is-attenuated-by-rosmarinic-acid-elucidating-the-mechanisms-involved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=muscle-cell-insulin-resistance-is-attenuated-by-rosmarinic-acid-elucidating-the-mechanisms-involved Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:20:37 +0000 https://thekitchendivision.com/?p=7054 Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences Key Finding: This research identifies how rosmarinic acid counteracts insulin resistance by activating the AMPK pathway and increasing the translocation of GLUT4 (glucose transporter) to the cell surface, which allows muscle cells to absorb sugar more effectively. Link: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/11/9344 Exogenously Induced Silencing of Four MYB Transcription Repressor Genes and...

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]]> 7054 Pea and Bean Soup With Sage Crisped Prosciutto (MAFLD & PCOS Friendly) https://thekitchendivision.com/pea-and-bean-soup-with-crispy-prosciutto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pea-and-bean-soup-with-crispy-prosciutto Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:27:37 +0000 https://thekitchendivision.com/?p=4724 A creamy, protein-packed soup made with tender chickpeas, lentils, green peas, and savory herbs, finished with pieces of salty, crispy prosciutto for the ultimate cozy comfort meal. I’m a little obsessed right now with making “creamy” soups without any cream, and this stick to your ribs bean soup is an amazing vegetable based alternative to...

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