Why Are Almonds So Bad for the Environment

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Look, I’m not saying you should never eat an almond. I’m not a monster—well, not that kind of monster. But maybe think about it a little. Swap almond milk for oat milk (oats are much less thirsty). Buy almonds from Spain or Italy, where they’re rain-fed. Or—brace yourself—just eat walnuts. They’re basically the same shape but shaped like your brain, and they use way less water.

If you do eat almonds, try to buy organic, or from farms that use “dry farming” (no irrigation). Look for the “Bee Better” certification, which means they didn’t kill all the bees. Just some of them. Progress.

The Bottom Line (No, Really)

Almonds are the frenemy of the snack world. They’re good for your skin and your arteries, but they’re terrible for California’s water table and the bee population. They’re like that friend who’s super fun at parties but will definitely borrow your car and return it with a dent in the bumper. You love them, but you also have to question your life choices every time you’re around them.

So go ahead, eat that handful of almonds. But maybe don’t make almond milk your whole personality. And if you see a bee, apologize to it. They’ve been through enough.