An Organic Lifestyle for Physical and Spiritual Health | Clean Juice Morton Ranch

By Melissa Gautier
| Photos
by Karen
McConaughey

Melissa Bonesteel enjoys a
nutritious organic smoothie for breakfast every morning, even when she and
her husband, Josh, are out of town. But two years ago, they ran into a snag.
Melissa’s favorite smoothie store was closed, and the hunt was on
to find a location with listed ingredients that met her standards.

Josh found Clean Juice, a USDA-certified
organic juice and food bar that checked all the boxes. “I loved the
environment,” Melissa said. She noticed a jar labeled Prayer Requests, taking
note of the store’s courageous approach to do things differently. Then she
saw biblical scripture printed on their cups – “Healthy in body, strong in
spirit, 3 John 1:2.” Melissa said, “God immediately had my
attention.”

Melissa had a successful career but was
feeling unsettled in her role. During morning prayer time, she asked God to
prepare her if she was supposed to leave her job to do something different.
“And please prepare my husband because he won’t want me to do it,” she
added.

Referring to Matthew 5:16, “Let your light
shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your
Father in heaven,” Melissa knew ownership of a Clean Juice franchise would
facilitate opportunities to share a faith-filled, optimistic outlook for
encouraging others. To her delight, Josh was positive and
encouraging.

Clean Juice Morton Ranch franchise opened
December 2021. “Josh and I took a huge leap of faith together.” The decision
strengthened their marriage and spiritual lives. They now lead a marriage
enrichment program together at their church.

Melissa’s
Search for Wellness

“Ingredients
are extremely important to me,” Melissa said. She has celiac disease – an
autoimmune disorder causing a digestive reaction to the protein gluten. To
maintain wellness, Melissa follows a protocol of juices and foods packed with
nutrients and certified organic ingredients.

USDA-Certified Organic
Ingredients

“We go
through an extensive process to be able to say we’re USDA-certified organic,”
Melissa says. “Inspected with the strictest standards, everything must have
the certified organic label attached.”

“Our cold-pressed juices are literally juiced
on the farm where they’re grown in California and harvested at the optimal
time to produce vibrant blends of farm-to-bottle freshness.” Innovative
no-heat processing provides increased shelf life and ensures a nutrient-dense
product bursting with flavor.

Tasty meals
including sandwiches, wraps, acai bowls, salads, and protein smoothies, are
examples of their wholesome options. “Everyone can see every ingredient that
goes into their food and drinks as we prepare it behind the counter,” Melissa
said. They offer gluten-free substitutions and kids’ meals too.

Melissa,
Josh, and their teenage daughters, Kate and Emma, live in
Cypress. Drop by to discover
why Clean Juice is the rapidly growing organic juice and food bar that’s
sweeping the nation.