Question

What are three foods or treats that the Aztec consumed that we still eat today? Describe how each was prepared or how it was used in Aztec society.

Answer 1

First is maize or corn that was grounded into flour and used to make tortillas, and tamales and even added in some drinks. Today we use corn starch in making candies and as cattle food. The second would be beans. Ancient Mexicans learned through time that the combination of beans and maize could replace meat. Last but not least, my personal favorite: is Pozole. Pozole originated with the Aztecs and other indigenous tribes in Mesoamerica. Historical texts state that the pozole of the Natives was made with sacrificed human flesh, and it was eaten on special occasions. Yummy Right? After the Spanish arrived and cannibalism was banned, human flesh was replaced with pork. Now people can replace pork with chicken

Step-by-step explanation:

Trust me I'm a Mexican I know this stuff can never go wrong with pozole tortillas and a plate of beans on the side

Answer 2

The Aztec Indians were a simple people. They relied on what they could grow and hunt as their primary food sources. Because it was easier to grow crops than to rely on animals, the Aztec diet was plant-based and focused on a few major foods. This diet provided the nutrients necessary to sustain life, but it is also a healthy way of eating that you use can as a model when designing your own nutritious eating plan.