One reason I love summer besides the warm weather, is all the wonderful produce that is available during these months. A family favorite and staple in our household is corn on the cob. Corn, also known as maize, is a seed of a plant in the grass family. Corn comes in many different varieties as well as colors. Corn is a good source of many vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Check out the health benefits of corn below… Corn promotes good eye health and can actually help prevent diverticulitis.