What Aztecs Were Eating Before European Contact
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Date: 2022-12-29
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As I grew up eating many of these foods, I can only sing their praises. But I must object to the characterization of fermented maguey, popularly known as pulque. This isn't some kind of beer or liquor, yes, owing to its fermentation, it is mildly alcoholic, but in reality it is so much more than a refreshing drink that has some alcohol. It is very nutritious, containing most needed as monoacids and a plethora of other nourishing and nutritive properties. It was medicine and food at the same time and though its texture takes some getting used to it, if you can acquire the taste, it is among the most nutritious drinks in the world. Similarly the algae you describe, is today known as spirulina! It is once again, incredibly nutritious and beneficial.
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As I grew up eating many of these foods, I can only sing their praises. But I must object to the characterization of fermented maguey, popularly known as pulque. This isn't some kind of beer or liquor, yes, owing to its fermentation, it is mildly alcoholic, but in reality it is so much more than a refreshing drink that has some alcohol. It is very nutritious, containing most needed as monoacids and a plethora of other nourishing and nutritive properties. It was medicine and food at the same time and though its texture takes some getting used to it, if you can acquire the taste, it is among the most nutritious drinks in the world. Similarly the algae you describe, is today known as spirulina! It is once again, incredibly nutritious and beneficial.
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Troy
FACT
IF INDIAN NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD STAPLES WERE NEVER INTRODUCED AROUND THE WORLD. FAMINE AND HUNGER WOULD HAVE KILLED OUT MANY OTHER CULTURES.
1 IRISH FAMINE the potato from america
2 ITALIAN SHORTAGES the tomatoes from america
3 CENTRAL EUROPE the turkey from america
4 CENTRAL AFRICA grain and black beans from america
5 NORTHERN AFRICA mais and grain from america
6 CENTRAL ASIA longer grain rice from america
7 MIDDLE EAST Date tree paste in the form of a suger supplement
Most western hemisphere supplements are drought resistant, and hardier to grow in all climates. Instead of hearing what people brought to america. Let's hear what the western hemisphere gave the world, to save people.
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FACT
IF INDIAN NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD STAPLES WERE NEVER INTRODUCED AROUND THE WORLD. FAMINE AND HUNGER WOULD HAVE KILLED OUT MANY OTHER CULTURES.
1 IRISH FAMINE the potato from america
2 ITALIAN SHORTAGES the tomatoes from america
3 CENTRAL EUROPE the turkey from america
4 CENTRAL AFRICA grain and black beans from america
5 NORTHERN AFRICA mais and grain from america
6 CENTRAL ASIA longer grain rice from america
7 MIDDLE EAST Date tree paste in the form of a suger supplement
Most western hemisphere supplements are drought resistant, and hardier to grow in all climates. Instead of hearing what people brought to america. Let's hear what the western hemisphere gave the world, to save people.
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Mercedes
2: 31. The corn kernels were NOT boiled! They were warmed up but not boiled! If you boil corn, you mess up the nixtamal process and the corn doesnt release its vitamins (B vitamins, amino acids, and softens the corn so that the outer layer is separated! The corn then absorbs the calcium from the lime.
The corn kernels go through the nixtamal process after adding the lime (calcium hydroxide) and soaking for about 12 hours our family does this overnight.
You can use ash in place of lime (calcium hydroxide, but it wasnt common in the 1900s and isnt common today.
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2: 31. The corn kernels were NOT boiled! They were warmed up but not boiled! If you boil corn, you mess up the nixtamal process and the corn doesnt release its vitamins (B vitamins, amino acids, and softens the corn so that the outer layer is separated! The corn then absorbs the calcium from the lime.
The corn kernels go through the nixtamal process after adding the lime (calcium hydroxide) and soaking for about 12 hours our family does this overnight.
You can use ash in place of lime (calcium hydroxide, but it wasnt common in the 1900s and isnt common today.
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weird_history
Ive had an Mexican girlfriend for 3 years and im so happy that i met her i learned a lot about mayans and aztecs and modern mexico its roots and foods history and more she was from a big city Puebla i visited Puebla as well as Veracruz it will forever be in my heart mexico mexican people and culture despite we separated what can i say. viva mexico cabrones! xD
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Ive had an Mexican girlfriend for 3 years and im so happy that i met her i learned a lot about mayans and aztecs and modern mexico its roots and foods history and more she was from a big city Puebla i visited Puebla as well as Veracruz it will forever be in my heart mexico mexican people and culture despite we separated what can i say. viva mexico cabrones! xD
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Julio
They also used to eat human flesh. The sacrifices they made at the top of the pyramids would tumble down after being killed and their flesh would be torn to ribbons, then theyd use that flesh and put it into what today is called pozole which is a kind of soup that has maize, vegetables and meat.
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They also used to eat human flesh. The sacrifices they made at the top of the pyramids would tumble down after being killed and their flesh would be torn to ribbons, then theyd use that flesh and put it into what today is called pozole which is a kind of soup that has maize, vegetables and meat.
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Rena
I think it might just give you some kind of euphoric release of trauma Ive been wanting to try this version of chocolate Aztec and Native Americans drank it in rituals believing it gave them super powers i think it might have given the endorphins stimulation just like ecstasy yeah party
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I think it might just give you some kind of euphoric release of trauma Ive been wanting to try this version of chocolate Aztec and Native Americans drank it in rituals believing it gave them super powers i think it might have given the endorphins stimulation just like ecstasy yeah party
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Otto
Theobromine is the psychoactive component in chocolate, it has similar effects as THC, but you have to consume a lot (too much to not get sick) of chocolate to feel its effects. The traditional drink, not being sweet could be consumed in such quantities
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Theobromine is the psychoactive component in chocolate, it has similar effects as THC, but you have to consume a lot (too much to not get sick) of chocolate to feel its effects. The traditional drink, not being sweet could be consumed in such quantities
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Kev
Polque wasn't made with classic blue agave it was made with the Century agave and when the tall flower grew sap would collect below the base of the flower and that sap collected and would be fermented. Not juiced like blue agave pinas.
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Polque wasn't made with classic blue agave it was made with the Century agave and when the tall flower grew sap would collect below the base of the flower and that sap collected and would be fermented. Not juiced like blue agave pinas.
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Decolonization
Invader, not conquistador. The fall of Tencohtitlan was not accomplished by spaniards but by the neighboring native nations who were coerced into helping the invaders due to a political split with the Mexika
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Invader, not conquistador. The fall of Tencohtitlan was not accomplished by spaniards but by the neighboring native nations who were coerced into helping the invaders due to a political split with the Mexika
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Justo
Avocado is just the English version but Its still pronounced Aguacate in Mexico and other Spanish speakers. That really goes for most new world plants and animals the Aztec terminology is used today in Mexico.
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Avocado is just the English version but Its still pronounced Aguacate in Mexico and other Spanish speakers. That really goes for most new world plants and animals the Aztec terminology is used today in Mexico.
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Rudy
False, tomatoes are from Mexico so how did the Spanish put in on guac all of a sudden.
Hey you know what would go great with this new dish we just found out about this i know nothing about
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False, tomatoes are from Mexico so how did the Spanish put in on guac all of a sudden.
Hey you know what would go great with this new dish we just found out about this i know nothing about
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Moonstar
It seems like world civilizations were thriving before the dirty savage Europeans came with cavemen destructive behavior all euros did was bring diseases and destruction aka caveman dna
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It seems like world civilizations were thriving before the dirty savage Europeans came with cavemen destructive behavior all euros did was bring diseases and destruction aka caveman dna
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powderkisz
Never let the white man teach you your history because then he will become your savior every time. know here's the truth some Mexicans are Aztecs some are European.
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Never let the white man teach you your history because then he will become your savior every time. know here's the truth some Mexicans are Aztecs some are European.
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Ghosts
Beans, tortillas, corn, avocados, meat, chocolate, tomatos, spices yw. Don't believe anything a white has to say about history because it is HIS-story he is peddling.
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Beans, tortillas, corn, avocados, meat, chocolate, tomatos, spices yw. Don't believe anything a white has to say about history because it is HIS-story he is peddling.
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NovaLight
Respect from us to you. you respect us too. Seriously. Especially if your not Spanish or Mexican I am quite am. Lol. What Mexicans eat to survive. Lol.
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Respect from us to you. you respect us too. Seriously. Especially if your not Spanish or Mexican I am quite am. Lol. What Mexicans eat to survive. Lol.
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Bernice
Mexico was not the first place to use or discover chocolate in their food, Chocolate was used in the rainforests of Ecuador some 5300 years ago
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Mexico was not the first place to use or discover chocolate in their food, Chocolate was used in the rainforests of Ecuador some 5300 years ago
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Alex
The favorite fact was Pozole once being served with human flesh. Only reason it has pork in it today was pork tasted the closest to human flesh.
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The favorite fact was Pozole once being served with human flesh. Only reason it has pork in it today was pork tasted the closest to human flesh.
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education
So what happened to cassava bread over there in the north. the cassava bread is still something of important down here in the south
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So what happened to cassava bread over there in the north. the cassava bread is still something of important down here in the south
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Quantum
I've has tortillas Madd from Aztec corn it's VERY good very clean tasting smokey, tortillas today are filled with fats and flour
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I've has tortillas Madd from Aztec corn it's VERY good very clean tasting smokey, tortillas today are filled with fats and flour
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Joey
The Mexica as they actually called themselves would eat a lot of fruits we Mexicans still eat today (guayabas, mamey, chayote, etc.
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The Mexica as they actually called themselves would eat a lot of fruits we Mexicans still eat today (guayabas, mamey, chayote, etc.
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