Chapter 1
The sun-drenched Mediterranean plate
Chapter 2
The balanced wisdom of East Asia
Chapter 3
The Mesoamerican milpa system
Chapter 4
The simple science of meal prep
YOUR GOAL
Master of Seven days of real food from around the world
Ch 3 · The Mesoamerican milpa system
sonia The Mesoamerican Milpa System
Three Sisters grow, Three Sisters grow, making a perfect plate.
sonia Avocados provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and more potassium than bananas.
sonia Soaking corn in alkaline wood ash or lime water unlocks vital nutrients and prevents disease.
BETA
sonia Swipe leafy greens into the blender to discover delicious, healthy recipes for the week.
Fun Fact
Avocado seeds: Ancient Mesoamericans used crushed avocado seeds to make a reddish-black ink for writing and dyeing textiles.
Glossary
milpa (noun)
An agricultural method of companion planting in which maize, beans, and squash are grown together. Mayan and Aztec farmers cultivated these companion crops across Central America to secure a complete nutritional foundation.
An agricultural method of companion planting in which maize, beans, and squash are grown together. Mayan and Aztec farmers cultivated these companion crops across Central America to secure a complete nutritional foundation.
Quiz
Which three crops make up the traditional Mesoamerican 'three sisters' planting system?
Quiz
Which mineral, important for blood pressure, is found in higher amounts in avocados than in bananas?