heart-healthy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heart-healthy
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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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
It’s low in saturated fat, which makes it heart-healthy.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024
The American Heart Assn. is including the product in its heart-healthy recipe collection.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024
"The 2023 Almanac represents an important resource for using locally relevant data to inform local-level actions for heart-healthy and thriving communities."
From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2023
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