heart–healthy

adjective \ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē\

: good for the health of your heart

Full Definition of HEART-HEALTHY

: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system <heart–healthy exercise> <a heart–healthy diet>

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adjective \ˈhärt-ˌhel-thē\

: conducive to a healthy heart and circulatory system <heart–healthy exercise> <a heart–healthy diet>

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