heart-healthy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heart-healthy
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Oatmeal, the once-humble slop of Puritans and heart-healthy dads, now served in ribbed ceramic bowls under a snowfall of hemp hearts and bee pollen.
From Salon
“EVOO is packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower bad cholesterol levels,” she says.
From Salon
People worried about saturated fat might avoid butter, lard, coconut and palm oil, and instead turn to oils like olive, avocado or flaxseed for their heart-healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
From Salon
It’s low in saturated fat, which makes it heart-healthy.
From Seattle Times
The American Heart Assn. is including the product in its heart-healthy recipe collection.
From Los Angeles Times
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