heart-healthy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heart-healthy
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, American Heart Assn. released its updated guidelines for a heart-healthy diet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
The AHA’s recommendations, published in Circulation, emphasize starting a heart-healthy diet at age 1 and maintaining it throughout life.
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
"This work raises the possibility that in the future a blood test could help provide personalized information about a heart-healthy diet," Wilson said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2023
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