Asia, on average, is a much poorer continent than others. They eat food

that requires little land, and agriculture they can provide for themselves.

For example, rice is grown in little ponds, often created by a near by river

or even just rainwater. This is why rice is used so much in Asia. Seafood is

also common in Asia. Asia is filled with many waters that contain fish and

other water creatures. It is easy to obtain food for families by fishing, which

is the reason why it is common. Vegetables are also part of their diet

because they are nutritious and also easy to grow. In parts of India it is

popular to use spices in foods such as curry. When early explorers

discovered North America, they were actually on the hunt for a passage to

India, to obtain their spices. Because India is lucky to have them, they are

used consistently.