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
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.
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.