Patients with postcholecystectomy pain should be evaluated as indicated for extrabiliary as well as biliary causes. If the pain suggests biliary colic, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, ALT, amylase, and lipase should be measured, and ERCP with biliary manometry or biliary nuclear scanning should be done (see Laboratory Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder and see Imaging Tests of the Liver and Gallbladder).
Pinto beans are ready to promote your cardiovascular health by being a good source of this mineral, too. A one cup serving of pinto beans provides 746 mg of potassium and only 1.7 mg of sodium, making these beans an especially good choice to prevent high blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis.
The daily requirement of protein is 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men. A 1-cup serving of boiled pinto beans contains 15.41 grams of protein, and 1 cup of canned pinto beans supplies 19.36 grams. Protein is essential for every function in your body, and the nutrient helps repair and regenerate your cells as well.