The Healthy Pantry

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By Sarah Gravlee

Story Published: Aug 7, 2009 at 5:25 PM MDT

Story Updated: Aug 7, 2009 at 11:25 PM MDT

BILLINGS - As a software executive, Keith Lauver of Red Lodge found himself eating out a lot, which he says did not help his health.

"Eight years ago I was fat," he said. "I was 40 pounds heavier. I was pre-diabetic."

He left a doctor's office with a list of things he was supposed to eat to get his health back, but found eating healthy was more difficult than he hoped.

"Sugar's become so cheap and so prevalent we think good taste means sweet," Lauver said.

After years of eating healthier and using more whole grains people began to notice quite a difference from the man they used to know.

"It was two years ago that people stopped me in the street quite literally and said, 'What's happened to you? You look great," Lauver said.

Keith realized others could benefit from the changes he made so he started a company called "The Healthy Pantry."

"We don't want people to change their lifestyle," Lauver said. "Rather we want the product to fit into their lifestyle."

Lauver and his business partner Chef Tony have developed dozens of recipes designed to be affordable (at about $2.50 per serving), quick (taking only about 10 minutes to make), and tasty. Pam Lindsey, a yoga instructor said it's working for her family.

"I have bought healthy food before and it's gone to waste," she said. "When I brought home these products my kids didn't say a word."

Products from The Healthy Pantry and now being shipped to 40 states and are available at The Good Earth Market in Billings.

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Barbara said on Saturday, Aug 8 at 5:41 PM

Great story on the Healthy Pantry. Tony and Keith have worked hard to provide some great tasting meal kits. And they are easy to use. Thanks

Danette said on Saturday, Aug 8 at 2:19 PM

I was thrilled KURL 8 was going to film Keith and Tony. Their idea is too good to be kept a secret! I, too, have been enjoying the ease of preparing Healthy Pantry meal kits.

Patty said on Saturday, Aug 8 at 10:25 AM

They also do free tasting parties like you see here. Just invite your friends and they cater for you! I had one about 6 months ago an it was a lot of fun.

Brandy said on Saturday, Aug 8 at 9:18 AM

I love this company and their food. It has really helped with an easy healthy option for dinner. I also LOVE their oatmeal cookies and banana bread. I recommend going to their website and ordering some meal kits. The story did not mention their web site so here it is. www.thehealthypantry.com ENJOY!!!!

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