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!

  • @[email protected]English
    5•2 years ago

    literally any bagel sandwich, unless the cost of eggs or ham is still rlly high in your area. low effort, immaculate.

    • @MacedWindowEnglish
      19•2 years ago

      I’m pretty sure bagels are terrible for you. The delicous ones anyway.

      Okay maybe not terrible but definitely not healthy due to the high sugar content.

      • @xohshooEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        strongly depends on your energy output. If you’re an endurance athlete or even just exercise with greater than moderate intensity on the reg, it’s healthy fuel for the furnace

        If you’re a sedentary blob flirting with type II diabetes, it’s poison

        • @pineapplefriedriceEnglish
          1•2 years ago

          And most of us are indeed super athletes. Definitely no couch potatoes round here.