: 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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Chia Seeds Chia seeds are tiny but mighty, offering 4 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, and 7 grams of heart-healthy fat in just two tablespoons. Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 Research shows that sardines are an inexpensive source of omega-3s and other heart-healthy nutrients like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026 Though each offers heart-healthy benefits, research suggests beet juice may have a stronger effect on lowering blood pressure. Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Apr. 2026 Hearty kale and buttery salmon team up for a heart-healthy and delicious supper. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart-healthy

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 May. 2026.

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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