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
    3·
    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
      1·
      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.