heart-healthy
adjective
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet
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However, research suggests eggs can be part of a heart-healthy diet, and the American Heart Association even encourages Americans to eat eggs daily as a source of high-quality protein.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
This, in turn, can have a positive influence on cardiovascular health—though other heart-healthy mechanisms may be at play too.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Nutrition Both types of crab are high in protein and low in fat and are a good source of heart-healthy omega 3 fats as well as the mineral zinc and vitamin B12.
—Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
He’s adopted more heart-healthy habits for himself, too.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 22 Feb. 2024
Protect yourself against heart disease by doing these small heart-healthy actions.
—Essence, 15 Feb. 2024
Studies indicate that adopting a heart-healthy diet, alongside other lifestyle modifications, can mitigate the likelihood of developing CVDs.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
An improved standard of care, Sears and others advise, is helping patients embrace and accept their new lives in addition to changing lifestyles and habits to become heart-healthier.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
Encouraging patients to opt for heart-healthy alternatives, such as lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, can make a substantial difference in their overall cardiovascular well-being.
—Dr. David Kleinman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
This, in turn, can have a positive influence on cardiovascular health—though other heart-healthy mechanisms may be at play too.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
Nutrition Both types of crab are high in protein and low in fat and are a good source of heart-healthy omega 3 fats as well as the mineral zinc and vitamin B12.
—Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
He’s adopted more heart-healthy habits for himself, too.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 22 Feb. 2024
Protect yourself against heart disease by doing these small heart-healthy actions.
—Essence, 15 Feb. 2024
Studies indicate that adopting a heart-healthy diet, alongside other lifestyle modifications, can mitigate the likelihood of developing CVDs.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
An improved standard of care, Sears and others advise, is helping patients embrace and accept their new lives in addition to changing lifestyles and habits to become heart-healthier.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
Encouraging patients to opt for heart-healthy alternatives, such as lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, can make a substantial difference in their overall cardiovascular well-being.
—Dr. David Kleinman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
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heart-healthy
adjective
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet
Sales of fish-oil supplements—one source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids—are booming and poised to climb even higher.—David Bjerklie et al., Time
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