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

Both almonds and peanuts can help lower your cholesterol and are part of a heart-healthy diet. — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

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

Other Blood Pressure Friendly Drinks While hibiscus tea is one of the best heart-healthy drinks before bed, several other beverages can also fit into a heart-healthy nighttime routine. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 5 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