Whether you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or looking to cut down on dairy, these dairy-free milk substitutes will become a staple in your diet.Fact checked by Marcus ReevesFact checked by Marcus ReevesWalking through the dairy section at your local grocery store,

Nutrition institute tests oat, soy, coconut and almond milk to find which plant-based milk is best in terms of calories and protein quality.

Plant-based milk alternatives differ widely in taste, but whether you choose oat, soy, coconut or almond also makes a difference in terms of calories. For those watching their daily calorie intake, almond or coconut milk are the best options,

In the 1967 musical “Doctor Doolittle,” Rex Harrison in the title role sings about being a “reluctant but sincere vegetarian,” as he hears piglet Gub-Gub’s squeals as sausage and bacon sizzle over an open flame.

When it comes to plant-based alternatives, Canadians have never had so many options — and nowhere is that choice more abundantly clear than in the milk section of the dairy aisle.