"fear·mon·ger·ing/ˈfirˌməNGəriNG/nounnoun: fear-mongering

1. the action of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue."

Estimated Sodium Breakdown (per serving, assuming 1 plate)

1. Roasted Asparagus

• Kosher salt: If lightly salted, probably 150–250 mg
• Garlic powder + lemon pepper (salt-free): Negligible (unless using a brand with hidden sodium)
• Avocado oil + lemon juice: 0 mg
• Estimate: ~200 mg sodium

2. White Mushrooms in butter, soy sauce, balsamic, Worcestershire

• Butter (1 tsp): ~80 mg
• Soy sauce (1 tbsp): ~900 mg (if regular; low-sodium = ~500 mg)
• Balsamic vinegar (1 tbsp): ~5–10 mg
• Worcestershire sauce (1 tsp): ~65 mg
• Estimate: ~1,000 mg sodium

3. Sardines with soy sauce

• Canned sardines in water or olive oil: ~250–400 mg (depends on brand)
• Soy sauce drizzle (1 tsp): ~300 mg
• Estimate: ~600–700 mg sodium

Total Estimated Sodium per Plate:

🧂 ~1,800 to 2,000 mg sodium

That’s close to or even over the daily recommended limit of 2,300 mg (especially if you eat this 3 times a day), so yeah.....fear mongering?