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heart-healthy

American  
[hahrt-hel-thee] / ˈhɑrtˌhɛl θi /

adjective

  1. conducive to cardiovascular health.

    heart-healthy cooking.


Etymology

Origin of heart-healthy

First recorded in 1975–80


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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

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 ● Jul. 29, 2024

And all nuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, heart-healthy fats, protein and fiber.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023

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