heart-healthy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heart-healthy
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”
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
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 • Nov. 13, 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
"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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