7. Europeans arrived in Mexico
in 1517.
Mexico´s Indigenous
Their diet consisted mainly
of corn, beans, peppers,
tomatoes, sweet potatoes,
squash, and herbs.
When the Spanish explorers
landed in Mexico, they
introduced livestock,
including cattle, sheep, pigs,
goats, and chicken to this
"New World,"
8. Corn is the basis of the
Mexican diet, as it has been
for thousands of years. It can
be found in almost every meal,
usually in the form of the
tortilla.
Though Mexican cuisine is a
blend of indigenous (Indian)
and Spanish influences, most
Mexicans continue to eat more
native foods, such as corn,
beans, and peppers.
