Why Adam let himself be seduced by Eve's apple is understandable to anyone who has ever tried this incredibely popular fruit. This is by no means a sin; on the contrary, apples not only taste wonderful but are healthy and can be used in many different ways in both cooking and baking.

The number of people identifying themselves as following a vegan diet in the US more than doubled between 2009 and 2013, going from 1% of the population to over 2%.1 Just like vegetarians, people who follow a vegan diet do not consume meat. Along with not eating meat, vegans also stay away from any item that is an animal product such as leather, honey, eggs, dairy, non-cruelty free cosmetics, and fur. There are a variety of reasons people chose to follow a vegan diet, including ethical, health and environmental impacts. With so many grocery stores and restaurants offering vegan options, eating vegan is easier than ever.

Apples are a staple in lunchboxes and kitchens across the country, but is the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ actually truthful?