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)
  • lentils, beans
  • rice
  • mushrooms
  • andrei_chiffa@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Yes - generally beans are both healthy (33% protein, 33% fiber, 33% carbs), cheap (dried or in cans), and can be pretty tasty, even out of cans, but if not with eggs, as part of a soup (tomatoes + grain + spices + veggies).

    • 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.

    • Sunforged@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Ful medames @nijntjefan@lemmy.world look up a recipe, and tweak to your liking.

      Honestly if you want cheap, delicious and healthy look outside of western cuisine. The middle east, south Africa and Asia all know how to grub down. Spices are cheap when bought in bulk, you can’t forget about them.