Modern Mexican Food: The Mayan Diet
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The Mayan diet is extremely similar to modern Mexican food. According to Matthews and Morrison, the Mayan food typically consists of vegetables, herbs, and fruit (2006). The Mayan vegetables are mainly corn and beans. According to Gerlach and Gerlach, corn is used to make tortillas or tamales (1994). After corn, beans are typically served boiled, fried, or refried. A common Mayan breakfast consists of eggs, corn tortillas, beans, and coffee. One of the most popular soups in the Mayan diet is lime soup, which is made from chicken, limes, and a variety of spices. Plentiful seafood caught on the coasts of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico is also an important part of the diet. The Yucatán is known for its ceviche, a cold dish made with fish usually