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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Ready to eat in only 20 minutes, this pasta is both hearty and heart-healthy. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 In addition to protein, hemp hearts contain fiber, iron, magnesium, zinc, and heart-healthy omega-3 fats. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026 Oat milk retains some of that beta-glucan, but the filtration process strains out a significant portion of heart-healthy soluble beta-glucan fiber. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 Tuna Salad With Whole Grain Crackers Tuna packs plenty of protein and also provides heart-healthy omega-3 fats. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 June 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 8 Jul. 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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