heart-healthy
adjective
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet
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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.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 June 2025
Expert Pick: King Oscar Anchovies are packed in heart-healthy olive oil and only contain three ingredients: anchovies, olive oil, and salt.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
There is no cure, but the condition can be treated, including by following an anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy diet, medications, manual lymphatic drainage, and surgery such as liposuction, WebMD advises.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Then there is the fruit's signature nutrient profile: 3 grams of fiber—one-third of which is soluble fiber known to reduce cholesterol—and 5 grams of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 June 2025
Expert Pick: King Oscar Anchovies are packed in heart-healthy olive oil and only contain three ingredients: anchovies, olive oil, and salt.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
There is no cure, but the condition can be treated, including by following an anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy diet, medications, manual lymphatic drainage, and surgery such as liposuction, WebMD advises.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Then there is the fruit's signature nutrient profile: 3 grams of fiber—one-third of which is soluble fiber known to reduce cholesterol—and 5 grams of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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“Heart-healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-healthy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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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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