heart-healthy
adjective
: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system
heart-healthy exercise
a heart-healthy diet
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Compared to other seed oils, canola has more heart-healthy monounsaturated fats—abundant in olive and avocado oil—and omega-3s.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Quinoa is joined by two types of fiber-rich beans, antioxidant-strong tomatoes, and heart-healthy avocados in this hearty side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Adding 2 tablespoons of peanut butter provides another 8 grams of protein, plus fiber and heart-healthy fats.15
5.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Berries Berries—including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries—are delicious and rich in heart-healthy fiber.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Quinoa is joined by two types of fiber-rich beans, antioxidant-strong tomatoes, and heart-healthy avocados in this hearty side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Adding 2 tablespoons of peanut butter provides another 8 grams of protein, plus fiber and heart-healthy fats.15
5.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Berries Berries—including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries—are delicious and rich in heart-healthy fiber.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Heart-healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-healthy. Accessed 24 Mar. 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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