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
  • cashews_win@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    For Brits: Swap “Mexican” for “Indian” or “Polish”

    Also buy your spices from Indian supermarkets/shops/sections of Asda rather than getting Schwartz jars.

    E.g. My local Asda sells a jar of Schwartz cinamon for £2.50. The next aisle sells cinammon in a bag of 3x the amount for £1! Same for rice, noodles and many other ‘foreign’ foods. Polish meat section can often be cheaper than the normal sections.

    • Puzzle_Sluts_4Ever@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Yeah. If you live near an asian/indian market (and, honestly, probably african too although I’ve never actually been to one) your spices and rice/beans get a LOT cheaper.

      But, generally, when you are looking for “cheap” you are also managing time and there are decent odds of not having a good “specialty” market on your way. Whereas that bag of questionable percentage sawdust is definitely at the corner store.