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!

  • Linuto@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    This is a really good writeup. At a glance, I’m guessing these three meals don’t collectively exceed 1,000 calories, which is important to note since OP will probably be very hungry.

    • joneskind@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      This is a really good writeup

      Thanks

      At a glance, I’m guessing these three meals don’t collectively exceed 1,000 calories

      Except for the breakfast, I didn’t specify the quantities. So I guess some could adapt those “recipes” to their needs.

    • nijntjefan@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      You know, there are a lot of answers around different varieties of beans. Beans are ok but I don’t really really have a craving for them. The olive oil spaghetti tho…