One of the best examples of how we got Native Americans all wrong is Cahokia, a massive Native American city located in modern day East St. Louis. In 1250, it was bigger than London, and featured a sophisticated society with an urban center, satellite villages and thatched-roof houses lining the central plazas.
Nutritionally, Melba toast is usually low in fat, cholesterol and calories and is said to be a great source of the mineral manganese. It is often good for those on low sodium diets as unsalted versions are available. Cheese is a popular accompaniment to the toast, and together they form a complete protein source.
Introduction. Yerba mate is the dried leaves and stems of a South American rainforest holly, and is the national beverage of Paraguay.The term mate is a Guarani Indian word for gourd, referring to the hollowed out gourds once used to hold the tea.ntroduction. Yerba mate is the dried leaves and stems of a South American rainforest holly, and is the national beverage of Paraguay.