Looking for organic produce, but not sure you’ve got the real thing? Anna Lappé, author of “Diet for a Hot Planet” and Parent Earth Expert), shares tips on how to buy organic produce and tells why we should be buying organic when we can. What does organic mean? It means that the food hasn’t been grown with sewage sludge, it hasn’t been irradiated, it hasn’t been grown with synthetic pesticides, and it hasn’t been genetically modified. How do you know it’s really organic? Look for the USDA organic seal OR look for the PLU # that’s on most produce – if it is five digits and begins with “9”, it’s organic. (If it’s four digits, it’s non-organic). Why choose organic? It’s better for your body and it’s better for the planet. It’s better for farm workers, and especially for babies and kids who are more vulnerable to toxic residues in the foods that they eat.