Listen here. In theory, eating “green” should be an easy way to consume a healthy diet while protecting the planet. In reality, shopping for food that’s good for the environment involves deciphering marketing buzzwords, and understanding seals and certifications. Before you hit the supermarket, here are BBB’s tips to ensure the foods you buy are really good for the environment—and part of a healthy diet. Understand what “organic” means. Whether a product carries the USDA Organic seal or simply uses the word "organic" on the product label, by United States federal law it is required to meet the USDA standards on how foods are processed, crops are farmed, farm animals are raised, and which types of ingredients are used in the final product.