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!

  • morhpEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’d say something along the line of Chili sin Carne, for example rice and beans, which are both cheap, healthy, and taste pretty good on their own, together with some spices, chilis, maybe canned tomatoes and so on for extra deliciousness.

    All of these ingredients store well and can be bought very cheaply in bulk.