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!

    • EfreetSK@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Umm what’s unhealthy in it? :)

      I guess it depends how we define what’s a healthy meal but in my book few rules to eat healthy are:

      • lower your sugar, flour, potatoes income to minimum
      • lower your fat income and choose right fats
      • eat more fruits and vegetables
      • maintain right ballance of carbs, fats and proteins

      A “kebab salad” sounds quite healthy in that take. Despite sounding strange that a common street food could be healthy

      • ComeScoglio@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        It’s a lot of salt, processed meat, and the salad bar at a normal kebab shop is not filled with nutrient dense vegetables. If it’s me, I’d eat it as a takeaway and spread the meat over three days’ worth of meals and up the nutrient content with broccoli and nuts.