About Us
Heartland Rooted Quad Cities is a PlantPure Nation Pod and not-for-profit organization formed to promote health through a whole food plant-based lifestyle. It is a community for like-minded individuals that provides support services and spreads the message of plant based nutrition.
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What is whole food plant-based eating?
PlantPure Nation defines a whole food plant based diet as:
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Whole foods that are minimally processed
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Abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes and beans
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No animal products (meat, dairy and eggs)
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Low in sugar and salt
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No processed oils
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No white flour
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What are the benefits*?
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Prevents and helps reverse heart disease and diabetes
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Decreases cancer risk
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Lowers cholesterol
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Lowers blood pressure
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Promotes healthy weight loss
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AND MANY MORE!
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Click on RESOURCES to learn more
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*The information on this site is not intended to be used as medical advice. Please contact your physician before choosing to make dietary-related changes if you have chronic conditions or are on medication*