heart-healthy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heart-healthy
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Infants in the intervention group were introduced to a heart-healthy diet with a relatively low intake of saturated fat and cholesterol.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
On Tuesday, American Heart Assn. released its updated guidelines for a heart-healthy diet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
The new AHA guidance says people should begin to follow a heart-healthy diet early, starting at age 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
“EVOO is packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower bad cholesterol levels,” she says.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2025
In addition to making heart-healthy choices about diet, smoking and exercise, seeing your doctor regularly to monitor your overall health is key.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
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