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!
There’s also novelty.
I live in colorado right now and we get great, cheap melons in the summer. Fresh corn is also dirt cheap here when it’s in season. When I first moved here (from Scotland) I was really excited about those things, but as time goes by they are less interesting to me. I eat way more seafood here, in Colorado, than I ever did in Scotland - and the selection is better here too which blows my mind.
Eating what’s local and in-season almost always improves the deliciousness and the price - but you probably won’t appreciate it because I think we some some innate desire to seek out different flavors.
Fresh corn is the best!!!