What did the early settlers in North America eat?

The early settlers were gatherers and ate vegetation, roots, and berries. They were hunters who ate animals (venison) including small game like rabbits and larger game such as white tail deer or black bears. Settlements near the coast, harbors, and rivers also ate crabs, oysters, fish, etc. They often smoked meats and fish to preserve the food for later. Once settlers began farming, they added vegetables and grains to their meals. Native Americans taught White settlers how to grow corn.

Note: There were products not available locally in the 13 colonies. That is why the British shipped over tea and sugar, for 2 examples, then tried to heavily tax these products.