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Is there a food that is cheap, delicious and healthy at the same time? (lemmy.world)
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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!

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[–] 3 points 3 years ago (2 children)

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I think a ripe avocado can be a good meal by itself, it has healthy fat, vitamins & fiber.
One avocado as a meal is cheaper than alot of other options.

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/avocados/

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Slice up, throw a little lime juice and salts on it, or some takin, and you’ve got a fantastic lunch.

    I used to get made fun of as a kid (a very long time ago, I’m old) for having avocado sandwiches for lunch at school.

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