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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Additionally, almonds stand out for their high levels of heart-healthy unsaturated fats and vitamin E, a nutrient that protects cells from oxidative stress. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026 Tomato juice and pomegranate juice may help lower blood pressure as part of a heart-healthy eating plan. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026 Roasted pumpkin seeds can be a nutritious and heart-healthy snack. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 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

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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