SA Body Analysis & Nutrition - SABA

09/11/2025

Vibes vs Data: Why You Need Both

Some people say they don’t like measuring, tracking, or scanning. They just “go by feel.”

And I get it. How you feel matters. Energy, sleep, strength, digestion, and mood are all powerful markers of progress.

But here’s what most people don’t realise.

Your body can feel off when you’re actually improving, or you can feel great when you’re quietly slipping backwards.

Hormones, stress, water, caffeine, or even one bad night of sleep can change how you feel without changing your actual progress.

That’s why relying on vibes alone can be misleading.

Data shows what’s really happening underneath. It tells you if your muscle is holding steady, if fat is shifting, or if stress is starting to show up in your body.

Your data is not a measure of your worth. It is simply information. A checkpoint that helps you understand what’s working and what needs adjusting.

The best results come from combining both.

Use data to measure your direction.

Use how you feel to guide how you get there.

That’s how you stop guessing and start progressing, with information and intuition working together.

05/11/2025

A scan isn’t about being “good” or “bad.”

It’s a checkpoint.

It shows what’s working, what needs a tweak, and where your effort is actually paying off.

If something needs adjusting, that’s not a failure that’s information you can use.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start progressing, book your next scan and I’ll talk you through it step-by-step.

26/10/2025

Sweet Potato, Turmeric & Apple Overnight Oats

This recipe delivers sustained energy, stable blood sugar, and long lasting satisfaction.

This recipe is practical, affordable, and perfect for meal prep. It can be made in large batches, stored in the fridge or freezer, and portioned out into prep containers for quick breakfasts or snacks.

Per Serve: Energy: 483kcal | Protein 25g | Carbohydrate: 74g | Fat: 11g | Fibre: 12g

Ingredients
Makes 7:
210 g whole grain rolled oats
70 g steel cut oats
35 g black chia seeds
125 g sweet potato (raw weight before cooking)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cardamom
½ tsp cinnamon
700 g pie fruit apples (canned)
To serve:
200g g high protein yoghurt
10 g sugar free maple syrup

Method:
Peel and dice the sweet potato into even chunks. Record the raw weight before cooking as this will help you calculate portions later. Place the sweet potato in a pot, cover with water, add the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, and bring to the boil. Cook until tender, around 10 to 12 minutes. Once soft, mash the sweet potato directly in the pot with the cooking water so it becomes smooth and slightly loose. The spices will blend through as you mash, creating a fragrant, golden base.

In a large mixing bowl or container, add the rolled oats, steel cut oats, chia seeds, and pie apple fruit.

Mix the warm spiced sweet potato mash through the oat mixture. Pour in enough additional boiling water to just cover the ingredients, then stir well to combine. The mixture should look thick but pourable. Divide evenly into prep containers.

Cover and refrigerate to allow the oats and chia to absorb the liquid and for the flavours to develop.

Serve cold topped with high protein yoghurt and drizzle with sugar free maple syrup, or warm the oat mix in the microwave before adding yoghurt and syrup for a delicious hot version.

The Benefits
This recipe provides a balanced blend of slow release carbohydrates, quality protein, and healthy fats that support steady energy and fullness. Complex carbohydrates from oats and sweet potato supply a gradual release of glucose, helping to stabilise blood sugar and maintain focus through the morning or afternoon. Protein from the high protein yoghurt supports muscle repair and recovery, helping you preserve lean mass and manage hunger between meals. Healthy fats and fibre from the chia seeds and oats contribute to digestive health, hormonal balance, and longer lasting satiety. Micronutrients such as beta carotene from sweet potato and polyphenols from turmeric and cinnamon add antioxidant and anti inflammatory benefits that support immune and metabolic health.

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

Spring Into Summer Health with $40 InBody Scans This November!

New extended hours. Sunday sessions now here to stay.

And to celebrate, scans are just $40 all November using the code SPRINGINTOHEALTH when booking.

If you’ve been in winter hibernation, need a reset, or want to see how far you’ve come, this is your sign.

Every scan is personally analysed by me (Jules), trained InBody analyst and qualified nutritionist, in a professional, empathetic, and supportive environment where you’ll feel empowered, not judged.

Already had a scan? Bring a mate who’s been curious.

New Hours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Public Holidays: Closed

Let’s make this the month you take charge of your health and set the tone for summer.

Spots fill fast (especially weekends), so book now via the link in bio.

18/10/2025

Ever wondered why scrolling a food delivery menu feels good even before the food arrives?

That is not just convenience. It is chemistry.

Food delivery apps tap into your brain’s reward system three times.

Firtsly, when you browse, dopamine rises in anticipation because your brain loves the hunt.

Second, when you order, you get another hit for completing the task and expecting a reward.

And the third times is a charm, when you eat, the sensory payoff arrives and your brain seals the loop.

This triple hit loop keeps you going back, your brain is wired to chase reward and certainty.

Awareness is what breaks the pattern.

You can read more about how this system works in this week’s newsletter:

Anticipatory Hunger: Why You Feel Hungry Just Thinking About Food.

To sign up to the newsletter the link is in the bio.

16/10/2025

Busy days don’t mean skipping proper fuel.

Pick one protein. Add one fuel source that ideally contains fibre or is a slower carb.

That’s how you build balanced snacks so your energy lasts, your focus stays sharp, and your cravings stay quiet.

Keep it easy. Keep it balanced. Keep it satisfying.

26/09/2025

Just like the stones, your health doesn’t stay balanced by piling on more. It’s about placing the right pieces in the right order.

Too often we think it has to be all or nothing. Train hard every day or not at all. Eat “perfectly” or give up completely. That kind of pressure is exactly what makes your health slip to the bottom of the pile.

This week’s newsletter is about finding a middle ground, a way to juggle all your roles without burning out or losing sight of your wellbeing. Because balance isn’t about doing it all, it’s about doing what matters most.

Sign up to the newsletter at the SA Body Analysis website, and while you’re there grab your free resources on high-protein recipes and batch prepping.

22/09/2025

Grilled Zucchini & Potato Salad

Serves 4

Per serve: 180 kcal / 4g Protein / 30g Carbohydrates / 8g Fat / 6g Fibre

400g kipfler potatoes (~6 medium)
500g zucchini (~3 medium)
150g hass avocado (~1 large)
30g lemon juice (~2 tbsp)
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil (split between cooking & dressing)

Method
Slice potatoes into chunky bite-sized pieces. Boil in salted water for 10–15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to dry.

Slice zucchini into rounds, toss with 1 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until charred and softened. Set aside.

Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and 1 tsp olive oil. Season to taste.

When ready to serve, toss potatoes, zucchini, and avocado with the dressing.

Why this recipe works
This simple salad proves healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Potatoes give you steady energy, zucchini adds fibre and freshness, and avocado brings healthy fats to keep you satisfied. The lemon-mustard dressing ties it all together with a bright flavour that feels light but filling. It’s quick to make, easy to prep ahead, and works just as well on its own as it does alongside chicken, fish or a plant-based protein.

Fun fact
When you cook and then cool your potatoes, some of their starch turns into resistant starch. This is a type of fibre that helps with gut health, keeps you fuller for longer, and even lowers the calorie impact of the dish (The benefit stays even if you reheat them).