What did people eat before the Columbian Exchange?

Answer 1

Before the Columbian Exchange, diets varied significantly across different regions. In the Americas, indigenous peoples consumed a variety of foods, including maize, beans, squash, potatoes, and various fruits and nuts. In Europe, Asia, and Africa, diets primarily consisted of grains like wheat and barley, along with vegetables, fruits, and domesticated animals such as cattle, pigs, and sheep. The exchange of these foods dramatically transformed diets and agricultural practices worldwide after 1492.