“Soleil” actually means “sun” in French, and the name definitely fits this extraordinary, yellow French/filet bean. Soleil green beans have indeed an unparalleled, exquisite flavor that makes a wonderful addition to any gourmet meal, not to mention that they look great in canning jars. As a matter of fact, the presence of various immune system-boosting antioxidants in green beans is one of the reasons that make them highly nutritious. It is worth noting that antioxidants eliminate dangerous free radicals from our system before they can cause illness or tissue damage. Green beans are also a good source of flavonoids and carotenoids - Both of which are also necessary for our well-being. Flavonoids, for instance, contain basic antioxidants that reduce the severity of strokes.