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)
  • lentils, beans
  • rice
  • mushrooms
  • derelict@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    The biggest problem with this is subjective metrics.

    “Healthy” depends a lot on both what your needs are and the rest of your diet, there’s no one-size-fits-all.

    “Delicious” is even more subjective.

    ‘Cheap’ at least is fairly objective, but even so different qualities, different locations, or different seasons can change prices drastically, and that’s before you get into the fact that what really matters is the more-subjective ‘cheap to someone of your means.’

    • Juki@lemmy.world
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      2 years ago

      I’d probably argue also that cost should really factor in time / convenience (including prep and washing), perhaps in some places or situations even cost to prepare in terms of energy expense