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.
There are 4.7 grams of insoluble fiber in each 1/2-cup serving, which is more than you'll receive from 1/2 cup of cooked broccoli or Brussels sprouts, one whole medium-sized apple or a slice of whole-wheat bread. Pinto beans contain 1.4 grams of soluble fiber, the same amount as provided by 1/3 cup of oatmeal. Pinto beans are a staple in Hispanic cooking. Use them in burritos, as a filling for vegetarian enchiladas or as a low-fat alternative to meat in Tex-Mex salads.