Apple
Malus pumila

Since at least 6500 B.C., humans have eaten apples. Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks loved apples and developed dozens of new varieties. Now there are more than 6000 kinds of apples grown around the world and many cultures have created a rich lore around this fabulous fruit — think of Eve, Johnny Appleseed and Halloween. And we've all heard, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," but have you ever wondered why? Not only are they a source of dietary fiber, apples contain pectin that may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.