I switched to almond milk to save calories, but I worry it's bad for the planet. Which milk should I drink to maintain my diet without killing the environment?

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• Whether you're lactose intolerant or not, there's seemingly a neverending array of plant-based alternatives to dairy these days.
• Many people switch from cows' milk to a non-dairy alternative for environmental reasons, but it's hard to know whether it's really better for the planet if we're shipping almonds from across the globe.
• Equally, no dairy-free milk can match the nutritional profile of cow's milk, dietitians Rosie Saunt and Helen West of evidence-based nutrition company The Rooted Project explained to Insider.
• Here's how to decide which milk is right for you.
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Dear Rachel,

I switched to unsweetened almond milk a few years ago because I wanted to cut calories, and because dairy tends to make me feel a bit nauseous. However, I keep reading about how almond milk is bad for the environment. What's the best alternative milk to drink if you don't want cows' milk (or the calories) that won't completely destroy the planet?

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