Like other vegetables, French beans are a good source of fiber, potassium, and folate, and are an excellent source of protein, iron, and zinc. They contain anti-oxidants similar to those found in green tea, also known as catechins, which can improve heart health and help prevent cancer and manage/prevent diabetes. Baguio beans (French Beans) as it is known in the Philippines are sliced diagonally. It is then cooked with onion, garlic, tomato, and ground pork. Fish sauce (or patis) is used as a seasoning for this recipe, along with ground black pepper.