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!

  • @Maggoty
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    92 years ago

    Carbonated mineral water. Yeah there are environmental concerns with bottled water but this stuff breaks up the monotony of just drinking water pretty good without any caffeine, alcohol, or sugar.

    • @ColPanic
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      62 years ago

      To take it one step further, a drink that is quite popular where I like - carbonated water mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Very refreshing in summer and I drink it all the time.

    • @SoLongSealion
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      52 years ago

      It doesn’t have to be bottled. You can buy your own carbonation machine for less than 100€. Use nice cold water and add some ginger or lime to it, and it makes for a great summer drink.

      • @nijntjefanOP
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        02 years ago

        I don’t know much about it but isn’t carbonation machine kind of unsustainable with all those carbon bottles?

        • @SoLongSealion
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          22 years ago

          You just need one soda maker and a single reusable bottle.

          • @nijntjefanOP
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            12 years ago

            yeah right but you need to buy those cylinders of CO2 no?

            • @habys
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              12 years ago

              they are refillable. there is no reason to throw them away.