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!

  • @AnalogyAddict
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    -12 years ago

    When there’s a half inch layer of fat, I think healthy has booked it out the door.

    • @regex1883
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      2 years ago

      I’m not sure what you mean. Who eats chicken fat?

      • @Double_A
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        12 years ago

        Some people don’t eat the skin because they think it’s unhealthy.

    • @ComeScoglio
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      22 years ago

      Fat is not necessarily unhealthy. The “healthy” qualifier is too subjective here, as everyone has different needs and nutritional goals.

    • @Double_A
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      12 years ago

      Fat is not necessarily bad though.