Chineese food includes styles originating from the diverse regions of China as well as from Chinese people in other parts of the world. The history of Chinese cuisine in China stretches back for thousands of years and has changed from period to period. Indian food encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to India. Given the range of diversity in soil type climate and occupations these cuisines vary significantly from each other and use locally available spices herbs vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.