Karyn Duggan, CNC

San Francisco-based nutritionist Karyn Duggan, CNC considers good nutrition to be the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, influencing everything from mood and energy level to cardiovascular disease risk and overall longevity. As a Certified Nutritional Consultant, she listens compassionately and helps patients design realistic and practical nutrition plans. As a Certified Natural Chef, Karyn also helps clients see just how easy it is to prepare and eat nutritious food. She holds multiple certifications in nutrition counseling and education from Bauman College in Berkeley and the British College of Nutrition and Health in London. Learn more about our offerings in complementary and alternative medicine.

Golden Beet, Quinoa, and Chicken Salad

With a little advance preparation, you can have this tasty, lean protein-packed salad on the table in 15 minutes. Next time you’re making dinner, grill or broil a couple of extra chicken breasts and make a pot of quinoa in advance. Having these ingredients… read more >

Karyn Duggan, CNC    May 13, 2013

Asparagus and New Potato Salad with Bacon

Bacon gets a bad wrap. While it might not be top of mind when it comes to healthy eating, it’s not necessarily a “bad” food. As part of a balanced diet, bacon can have a place at the table. It adds smoky flavor and… read more >

Karyn Duggan, CNC    May 6, 2013

What Is Nutrition Counseling?

Nervous about seeing a nutritionist? Don’t be! A nutrition counseling session may never be like getting a massage, but it doesn’t have to be torture, either. A good nutrition consultation shouldn’t feel like a lecture about what you should be doing, and you shouldn’t… read more >

Karyn Duggan, CNC    March 20, 2013

Beet, Carrot, and Spinach Salad

You might call this the antioxidant salad—it’s chock-full of vitamins A, C, and E, not to mention heart-healthy folate! Eating healthy on a tight schedule is easy with a little advance prep, like making a large pot of quinoa or chicken and keeping it… read more >

Karyn Duggan, CNC    February 25, 2013

Mediterranean Mackerel Salad

This salad makes a great small snack, but you can easily turn it into a meal by simply adding a whole grain or a dark leafy green like spinach. Mackerel is rich in healthy omega-3 fats, and is a good source of protein, vitamin… read more >

Karyn Duggan, CNC    February 11, 2013