Here’s the jaw-dropper: it takes about one gallon of water to grow one single almond. That’s like taking a long, luxurious shower just for a handful of nuts.
To put it in perspective, a single almond drinks more water than a whole head of lettuce. Weird, right? But before you ditch your almond milk, let’s see the bigger picture.
Dairy vs. Almond: The Water Showdown
Here’s where it gets interesting. A single glass of cow’s milk guzzles way more water than a glass of almond milk. Like, nearly three times as much.
So, if you’re swapping dairy for almond, you’re actually saving water—at least in that specific comparison. But don’t pop the victory almonds yet, because water isn’t the only problem.
