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

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.