heart-healthy

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē How to pronounce heart-healthy (audio)
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet

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Together, there’s a balance of fiber, plant protein, heart-healthy fats, and quick and slow energy sources for a snack that satisfies and nourishes the whole body. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 Several other cuts can also fit into a heart-healthy eating pattern. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026 Fatty fish like salmon, are chock-full of heart-healthy unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026 Cabbage is also a good source of fiber, which is essential in a heart-healthy diet. — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart-healthy

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1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heart-healthy was in 1980

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“Heart-healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-healthy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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heart-healthy

adjective
ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē How to pronounce heart-healthy (audio)
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet
Sales of fish-oil supplements—one source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids—are booming and poised to climb even higher.—David Bjerklie et al., Time
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