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!

  • teydam@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You should shop at a grocery outlet, that’s how you get all three achieved. there’s so much cheap overstocked healthy food, because originally was too expensive and people didn’t want to pay that much, so I benefit. Best grocery store there’s ever been, prove me wrong!

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      1 year ago

      It also depends on the quality and processing of the food as well and taste and nutrients can increase with the quality of the food

      for example your local farmers market would have fresher higher quality food than the mass produced stuff found in your average store