Nepal, June 27 -- based foods is often seen as another wellness trend, something to try for a week and forget. But when chronic illnesses start creeping in, from high blood pressure to type 2 diabetes, the impact of what we eat becomes harder to ignore.

Sandhya Subedi, a nutritionist and food educator with a Master's degree in Food Science for Nutrition from Mahidol University, Thailand, unpacks the nuances of everyday eating through her platform Sataahar.

In this conversation with the Post's Aarya Chand, she explains that a well-planned plant-based diet prevents disease, reduces inflammation, and promotes overall health.

What is a plant-based diet?

A plant-based diet does not have a uniform definition. For vegans, it means consuming ...