How to Use heart-healthy in a Sentence

heart-healthy

adjective
  • Add flaxseed for a boost of heart-healthy fiber.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Opt for oils rich in heart-healthy fats, such as olive oil.
    — Rena Goldman, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Top it with berries, nuts, or seeds for even more fiber and heart-healthy fats.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2026
  • Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
  • Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Most of the fat in fish comes from heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
  • Focus on a heart-healthy, fiber-rich diet.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The good news is, any step toward heart-healthy choices is a good one.
    — Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Health, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Oats and quinoa are both nutrient-dense, heart-healthy whole grains.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Mushrooms are thought to be a heart-healthy food, but the research is sparse.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Pecans have less protein, but are higher in heart-healthy fats and fiber.
    — Rena Goldman, Health, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Oats, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy foods can be part of a heart-healthy breakfast.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2026
  • Water Water is the best choice for a heart-healthy drink.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 June 2026
  • Salmon is richer in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and has more calories.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Cashews can fit into a daily heart-healthy diet.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Avocado or whole-grain toast can add even more fiber and heart-healthy fats.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 June 2026
  • They are also known to have heart-healthy benefits.
    — Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The short answer is that both are great choices and can be part of a heart-healthy diet.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • This heart-healthy nutrient can be found in dark chocolate, leafy greens, seeds and whole grains.
    — Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 27 May 2023
  • Invasive carp or copi are billed as a heart-healthy fish rich in Omega 3s.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Oat milk contains some fiber and heart-healthy beta-glucans, which aren’t found in cow's milk.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Olives have other heart-healthy nutrients, too.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Vegetable Omelet Whip up a vegetable omelet for a heart-healthy snack.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • Vegetable Omelet Whip up a vegetable omelet for a heart-healthy snack.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Almond milk is a heart-healthy option that can support blood pressure.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Lean beef can still fit into a cholesterol-friendly or heart-healthy diet.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The best approach is to include both as part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • Hearty kale and buttery salmon team up for a heart-healthy and delicious supper.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Ready to eat in only 20 minutes, this pasta is both hearty and heart-healthy.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Some cheeses, however, can fit well into a heart-healthy diet.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025

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