At Amp, we often talk about creating small rituals that help the body feel ready to move. One that Lucy, our founder, swears by is a simple morning green juice she makes most days.
“My green juice habit started over a year ago. It wakes me up, supports my gut and is the easiest way I know to get greens and plenty of veg in before the day begins. I’m sure it gives my skin that extra glow. It is now a staple in my morning routine”
Lucy doesn’t see it as a cleanse or a breakfast replacement. Instead, it’s simply a gentle way to hydrate, support digestion and get a few greens in before the day begins.
Ingredients:
- Thumb-sized piece of ginger
- Slice of lemon
- Celery stick
- Chunk of cucumber
- Handful of spinach or kale
- 150ml water
- Handful of fresh or frozen pineapple
- Occasional kiwi
- Optional: one tablespoon of chia seeds
Blend together and drink fresh.
What each ingredient is actually doing
🍍 Pineapple + Lemon + Kiwi (when added)
Primary role: digestion + vitamin C + palatability
- Vitamin C → supports collagen, recovery and immune response
- Bromelain (pineapple enzyme) → helps protein digestion + bloating
- Acidity → stimulates stomach acid (people underestimate this — improves nutrient absorption)
Makes greens drinkable (the real compliance factor)
Why it matters: Most people don’t stick to greens drinks because they taste like lawn clippings. This combo solves adherence — which is the real health benefit.
🥬 Spinach / Kale
Primary role: micronutrients + potassium + magnesium
- Magnesium → muscle relaxation & recovery (huge for people starting movement again)
- Potassium → fluid balance (less water retention)
- Folate + carotenoids → general metabolic health
Reality check:
Blending doesn’t “detox”.
It simply makes it easier to regularly eat vegetables — that’s the benefit.
🥒 Cucumber + Celery + Water
Primary role: hydration & electrolyte support
- High water content → morning rehydration
- Potassium & sodium → nerve and muscle function
- Gentle on stomach → good before movement
This is why people feel less stiff after — hydration affects joints more than most realise.
🌿 Ginger
Primary role: gut & inflammation
- Improves gastric emptying (less heavy feeling)
- Mild anti-inflammatory effect
- Helps nausea & morning appetite regulation
This is the ingredient that makes people say “I feel lighter”.
🌱 Chia seeds (optional)
Primary role: satiety + blood sugar stability
- Soluble fibre → steadier energy
- Omega-3 fats → anti-inflammatory support
- Prevents energy crash after fruit sugars
Without chia, it’s hydration.
With chia, it becomes a mini-meal.
Sometimes the most productive mornings begin with the simplest rituals. A green juice like this helps the body rehydrate, wake up digestion and ease you into the day.
Pair it with a short, gentle workout, roll out your mat, pick up a resistance band or wrist weights, perhaps from our Sage collection — and move for a few minutes before the day gets busy. It doesn’t need to be complicated. A little hydration, a few greens and a few intentional movements can be enough to help you feel clearer, lighter and ready for the day ahead.