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!

  • stephenc@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Today I learned that I absolutely despise every single food that is healthy and cheap. You would think at 50+ years old a person wouldn’t be a fussy eater, but here I am. Despise rice, despise most vegetables, hate tomatoes with a passion, and coffee and tea is absolutely disgusting, to just name a few. And then there are the foods that massively upset my stomach, like bananas and eggs, not to mention anything with artificial sugar or Yellow Dye.

    I’m not fun trying to find food to eat. And people wonder why I’m not healthy.

    • Alperto@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’m sorry to read your comment. But I’m curious about why you despise vegetables and even hate tomatoes.

      I wonder if it’s because you “learnt” to hate them or because your body refuses it. If it’s the first one, I’m sure you can also learn to appreciate it. Not all at once, not in one day, but little by little, it can truly change your life for good. It’s never too late (I’m 48 so I’m almost there with you).