: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet

Examples of heart-healthy in a Sentence

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Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and flaxseed oil contain heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can help reduce inflammation and support overall health. Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025 Experts say a heart-healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent these chronic conditions. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 2 July 2025 Besides heart-healthy fiber, popcorn contains antioxidants that have been linked to better blood circulation and digestive health. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025 Hemp seeds also contain magnesium, zinc, and heart-healthy fats.6 Hemp seeds have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and can add a creamy texture to your smoothies. Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heart-healthy

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heart-healthy was in 1980

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“Heart-healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-healthy. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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