Actress Julia Montes believes that wellness is about choosing sustainable habits over temporary solutions—embracing what works and committing to it gradually. Now, the actress is applying that mindset beyond her personal routine as she enters the wellness industry with Swiss Proli.
At its recent launch, Julia introduced Swiss Proli Lean Quick Gummies, a plant-based supplement made for Filipinos who want to care for their health without complicating their daily lives.
The newly launched wellness brand, which she co-owns alongside chemist Pinky Tobiano, Juancho Robles, and Mac Merla, offers Swiss Proli, a vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO supplement that combines the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) with folic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and pectin.
“We’re super happy and excited to release this product. It’s packed with vitamins that other ACV products don’t have,” the actress said.
During an exclusive interview with Manila Standard Life, Julia also revealed that she personally tried the gummies during the brand’s research and development phase.
“For those who noticed I lost weight, it’s because we really tried it ourselves. That was part of our R&D—before releasing it, we made sure to test it. That’s why I’m happy, and I can talk more about the product, because I actually experienced it,” explained Julia.
The ACV chewable is designed to be a convenient and flavorful alternative to traditional vinegar supplements.
“What we’re really promoting is convenience—sometimes we forget to take medicine just because we still need water. With this, you just pop it in your mouth, chew, and you’re done,” she continued.
The Saving Grace star also shared her motivation for venturing into wellness entrepreneurship.
“Swiss Proli feels like a family, and this is our new baby and there are more babies to come,” added Julia.
She emphasized that the brand focuses on natural, plant-based ingredients.
“It’s called natural because it’s unfiltered. We’re vegan, non-GMO, and we’re proud to say that we’re FDA-approved and ISO-certified,” Julia said.
More products are in the pipeline—including one focused on improving sleep quality.
“If melatonin is known for sleep, we have ashwagandha. It makes you feel good. It puts you to sleep gently. Not in a groggy way, just smooth and relaxing,” the actress shared.
While Julia admitted that she’s long tried to be health-conscious because of the pressures of showbiz, the journey hasn’t always been easy.
“It was a struggle for me to stay focused on my fitness journey because I love food. Food is my love language,” she said.
That’s why her advice for those starting their health journey is simple: take it slow.
“Less pressure. Just enjoy the process and don’t tell yourself you need to lose 10 pounds in 10 days. Just go with the flow,” Julia stated.
“At the end of the day, when you finally hit your goal, if you do it gradually, slowly but surely, the reward feels so much better. It lasts longer,” added Julia.
