Plus the seasonal fruit she’s loving right now.
Afterward, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Johnson East one-on-one in her current hometown of Nashville.
Read below for the exclusive.
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EatingWell:What made you decide to partner with Barilla Protein+?
So when they called about a partnership, I was like, Absolutely.
My kids have gone through seven boxes already.
EatingWell:Favorite high-protein meals?
Meatballs on top of protein pasta is just, protein everywhere.
My kids also drink a lot of protein shakes, which is funny.
EatingWell:Your favorite foods or drinks that remind you of summer?
Johnson East:Peaches.
Living in Nashville, the peach truck comes around and sells fresh Georgia peaches.
Its my favorite part about summer.
I absolutely love peaches.
We’ll put them in drinks, we’ll make peach cobbler, we’ll do peach salads.
EatingWell:How has your eating pattern changed from when you were training as an Olympian to now?
It was strictly for the performance of gymnastics.
Now, it’s all about moderation.
EatingWell:Favorite way to get movement into your day?
I feel like a kid when I get on it.
EatingWell:What about your favorite sneakers for everyday wear?
Johnson East:I live in my Nike Air Force 1s.
That’s all I wear.
EatingWell:What’s your go-to form of “me time” as a busy mom?
I love movies, I’m a movie person.
