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!

  • count0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have a related one - I’m kinda continously on the lookout for a refreshing (evening) drink especially during hot weather.

    So far, I haven’t found one that doesn’t contain at least one of:

    • (added) sugar
    • caffeine
    • alcohol

    Or a combination of those.

    On the other end of that scale, I do quite like White Russians. The Dude says hi.

    • iriyan@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
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      1 year ago

      There are many different herbal teas that contain 0% teaine/caffeine and have many substances that boost the immune system, anti-bacterial/fungal substances, and contain perfect amounts of hydrolites if you are in hot/dry environments. Sugar, molasses, or honey addition is optional. For hot weather make it at night in a big jar or bottle, put it in the fridge. and have a cool drink all day. It is used for sports (like cycling) to prevent dehydration instead of the industrial salty drinks they sell for an arm and leg with smudge of some artificial fruit flavor.

      In the med we have what is called mountain-tea, it grows from 300m up in wild forest type of land or low vegetation non-agri. land and people gather it and sell a bundle that can last you 6months for 1$/e

      But there are many different herbal wild teas you can taste and select the ones that fit you, make a blend of your own, drip a little lemon in there too.

    • Maggoty@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year 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.