Going vegan: What Beyoncé, Natalie Portman and more stars have to say about the diet

By Heather Galloway

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When it comes to eating, being vegan continues to stay at the top of healthy lifestyles. However, one of the main arguments against veganism is that most plant-based foods do not include all nine essential amino acids – the ones the body can't produce on its own and which combine to make 'complete' protein.
“You just have to be smart and choose a wide variety of plant proteins," New York Times best-selling author and registered dietician and nutritionist Joy Bauer, whose latest book 'From Junk Food to Joy Food' comes out in February, tells HELLO!. "Mix it up at meals… work in lentils, beans, tofu, edamame in the pod, nuts/seeds and nut/seed butters along with soy milk and other soy dairy alternatives. Make sure each meal incorporates a protein-rich food."

Which stars have tried the diet? We've tracked down what vegan celebrities have to say about it – and have even looked into their fave recipes to pinpoint their star ingredients. Click through to find out!

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EMILY DESCHANEL, 39, remained faithful to the vegan creed even when pregnant. “I work with a nutritionist to make sure I have the protein I need,” she told Us Weekly when she was expecting her second son Lamar. Of course, it's not always easy to keep to such a specific diet but the 'Bones' star believes, “Planning ahead is really important and definitely worth it.”

Emily's star ingredient - Seitan
Made from wheat gluten, seitan is low in carbs and rich in protein with a kickass iron content to rival tofu's. On the down side, this complete protein is high in sodium.

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BEYONCÉ, 34, reaffirmed her commitment to veganism in 2015 on 'Good Morning America.' “I am not naturally the thinnest woman,” she told GMA viewers. “And I have struggled since a young age with diets. And finding something that actually works for me and actually keeps the weight off has been difficult for me.”

Beyoncé's star ingredient - Raw walnuts
Though not a complete protein, raw walnuts are packed with goodies like omega-3, manganese, copper and polyphenol antioxidants.

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