heart-healthy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heart-healthy
First recorded in 1975–80
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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
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
The American Heart Assn. is including the product in its heart-healthy recipe collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024
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
"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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