I have a theory that there is a impossible trinity (like in economics), where a food cannot be delicious, cheap and healthy at the same time. At maximum 2 of the 3 can be achieved.

Is there any food that breaks this theory?

Edit: I was thinking more about dishes (or something you put in your mouth) than the raw substances

Some popular suggestions include

  • fruits (in season) and vegetables
  • lentils, beans, rice
  • mushrooms
  • chicken
  • just eat in moderation

Edit 2: Thanks for the various answers. Now there are a lot of (mostly bean-based) recipes for everyone to try out!

Also someone made a community for cheap healthy food after seeing this topic!

  • taj@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Agreed. Beans can easily be dressed up and made delicious with just a few spices for very cheap, and are very healthy.

    • RedNeedle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I wish I knew how to cook instead of college, instead of falling for the “rice and beans are awful poverty food” meme.

      Rice and beans are amazing. I’m an adult with a good job, and I still eat rice and beans. I just know how to cook them now.