There are some things you can do to help your new heart stay healthy. 1) Be a good patient. Know your medications. Ask questions until you understand. Follow the doctor's orders. 2) Follow a "heart healthy" diet. That means eat fresh foods; limit your saturated fats and sodium. This translates to actually following the basic diet guidelines set out by the Food and Drug Administration. A Heart Healthy diet may feel like a subtle change to you or a radical food makeover. Either way, please do it. 3) Exercise. Post-transplant life needs to have an exercise plan in it. Your new heart stays healthy by staying in shape!