heart-healthy

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē 

: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system

heart-healthy exercise

a heart-healthy diet

Examples of heart-healthy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s why heart-healthy habits, which do wonders for your vascular health, can also benefit your hearing. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026

Research has found that oat beta-glucan can help lower LDL cholesterol, which is why oats are often recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026

Additionally, almonds stand out for their high levels of heart-healthy unsaturated fats and vitamin E, a nutrient that protects cells from oxidative stress. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026

Roasted pumpkin seeds can be a nutritious and heart-healthy snack. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heart-healthy

• unhealthy
• healthy
• stealthy
• wealthy

Medical Definition

heart-healthy

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē 

: 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