How to Go Vegan Like Beyoncé and Jay Z

Resources and tips on how to take on a plant-based diet.

Virtual Marriage Counseling - Besides the fact that marriage counseling via Skype while on tour with hundreds of people around at all times would be uhh… less than private, don’t you think that the powerful duo would have someone on the road with them? We aren't buying this, but since the “source” leaked this info to a website in the UK and not here, we’d say that it sounds a bit to the left from jump.  (Photo: Anthony Monterotti, PacificCoastNews)

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Vegan Challenge - Since Jay Z announced his and Beyoncé's plan to go vegan for 22 days this month, we've been wondering if it's a lifestyle that could work for us. Admittedly, giving up meat and dairy (especially during the holiday season so full of parties and delicious meals) sounds like a tough challenge, but there are many benefits to going vegan and you don't have to give up flavor in order to choose a healthier path. (Photo: Anthony Monterotti, PacificCoastNews)

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What You Can't Eat - A vegan diet is a stricter form of vegetarianism that excludes meat, eggs, dairy, animal-derived ingredients and even foods that are processed with animal products. Most also extend veganism to their fashion choices, avoiding fur, leather and wool, essentially all things that exploit animals. (Photo: redmal/GettyImages)

How to Get Enough Protein in Your Vegan Diet - A balanced vegan diet easily meets the protein requirement for an adult woman. You can get your 46 grams a day by eating a diet that incudes beans, veggies and whole grains. (Photo: redmal/GettyImages)

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Nutritious Options - So what's left to eat, you ask? A vegan diet is very heavy on grains, beans, vegetables and fruits. If you're having a hard time letting go of your favorite non-vegan foods, companies have also developed vegan versions of some of those products, so keep your eyes peeled during your next trip to the supermarket.  (Photo: redmal/GettyImages)

Just Because It’s Vegan Doesn’t Mean It’s Healthy - Not all vegans are doing it right — and please don’t be one of them. Scarfing down Pirate’s Booty, soy meat and soy cheese every day is not a good look. They are filled with additives and sodium. Focus on eating foods as close to nature as you can get and save the fake meat for once-a-month. (Photo: Courtesy of Gardein)

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And It's Only Getting Better - A few popular vegan brands include Daiya vegan cheeses, Gardein vegan meats, Earth Balance vegan butters and Silk soy milks. And as veganism continues to grow in popularity, the options will only get better and better with both your home cooked meals and when eating out at restaurants. (Photo: Gardein)

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It's Easy and Healthy Being Green - A plant-based diet cuts down on the amount of cholesterol and saturated fat you consume, lowering your chances of developing illnesses like diabetes and heart disease while simultaneously increasing the quantity of the good-for-you things you'll intake that are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. (Photo: GettyImages) 

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Our Beef Supply Isn’t All That Safe - A yearlong Kansas City Star investigation found that our beef isn’t as safe as we’re told. By reporting on the four major beef manufacturers in the U.S., the newspaper found that there are serious issues with fecal contamination in the meat and the cows are fed a mix of drugs to make them grow faster, which is harmful to humans, says the Huffington Post.(Photo: Brendon O'Hagan/ Bloomberg news/GettyImages)

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Good for the Earth - The benefits also extend past the dinner table. Not only is it friendly towards animals, but the environment, too. Farmed animals demand more land, water and food than they produce and and a meat-based diet is less sustainable than a plant-based one.  (Photo: Brendon O'Hagan/ Bloomberg news)

It’s Getting Hot in Here - Fifty-five percent of Americans worry about global warming a great deal or a fair amount, according to the results of a Gallup poll published March 30. It is four points higher than in 2011, but significantly lower than a high of 72 percent in 2000, and may have been brought on by this year’s unseasonably warm weather in parts of the nation that should still be experiencing winter temperatures.(Photo: REUTERS/Bret Hartman)

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We'll Pass on the Gas - According to a University of Chicago study quoted by the UK-based Vegan Society, "the 'typical' US diet generates the equivalent of nearly 1.5 tonnes more carbon dioxide per person per year than a vegan diet. The livestock industry is responsible for 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire transport sector (which produces 13.5%), including aviation." (Photo: REUTERS/Bret Hartman)

Get Your Vitamin On - Popping vitamin C and B6 can definitely make a big difference. B6, which is found in turkey, fish, chicken, nuts or supplements, can help boost energy, reduce cravings and water retention and relieve PMS symptoms. Vitamin C, whether it’s in pills or citrus fruits, can also help reduce muscle cramping. (Photo: PA Photos /Landov)

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Supplemental Note - Just note that because of their diet, vegans might need to consume vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements or foods fortified with those two essential vitamins.  (Photo: PA Photos /Landov)

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Resources and Tips - For more information, recipes and resources, visit vegan.org, vegansociety.com or speak with your dietician about how you can go vegan.(Photo: Cavan Images/GettyImages)