The ongoing LPG shortage might seem like an inconvenience, but top nutritionist Ryan Fernando says it could be the perfect chance to reset your health. Known for helping stars like Aamir Khan, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma achieve peak fitness, Fernando believes this crisis can be turned into a health opportunity if you follow simple rules.
India is facing a significant LPG shortage due to disruptions in West Asia, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 90% of the country’s imports. While the government has boosted domestic production by 28% and prioritised households and hospitals, restaurants and hotels are facing major supply cuts.
Fernando suggests that instead of panicking, people can use this period to improve their gut health and dietary habits.
How The LPG Shortage Can Help You Reset Your Diet
In a recent Instagram video, Ryan Fernando explained why the LPG shortage isn’t entirely bad news. He said, “The current LPG crisis is not a crisis. It’s a health wake up for all of us. You see ancient India. We did not cook with gas, we cooked with firewood and with a slower heat.”
He pointed out that in ancient times, meals were simpler and often eaten once a day, with more walking and natural activity. Applying this principle today, especially when cooking options are limited due to the LPG shortage, can benefit digestion and overall health.
Some of his practical suggestions include:
- One Meal a Day – Eating a single well-balanced meal can help your digestive system reset.
- Intermittent Fasting – Skipping breakfast or delaying meals mimics the fasting many practiced during the pandemic.
- Limit Fried Foods – With restaurants cooking less, you naturally avoid oily and processed foods, which are hard on the gut.
- Mindful Eating – The shortage forces you to plan meals consciously, which can improve long-term eating habits.
Fernando emphasises that this is not about deprivation. Instead, it’s a chance to flip the mindset and see the LPG shortage as a “healthy opportunity” to reset your body and digestive health.
Turning Crisis Into A Health Opportunity
The nutritionist stresses that adapting to the LPG shortage could create lasting benefits:
- Less reliance on gas and processed foods.
- Reduced intake of fried, oily meals.
- Better digestion and metabolic health.
- Improved awareness of personal eating habits.
Fernando concludes by saying, “Look at this shortage not as a problem but as a chance to reset your gut, reset your food habits, and improve your health.”
