Chicken Marsala

Sodium

Per the FDA, the maximum daily recommended intake of sodium for adults and children 4 years and olderis 2300 mg per day. 

The sodium in this product is a combination of sodium naturally occuring in the foods/ingredients and the sodium from salt used to impact the taste. 

The daily intake of sodium for adults and children 4 and older can be found in approximately 1 tablespoon of salt (i.e., sodium chloride). Read the nutrition information on your food labels to help you stay within your limits.

This meal delivers less than 500 mg of sodiumper serving, which is less than 1/4 of your maximum recommended daily intake. Read the nutrition information on your labels to help you stay within your limits.

According to MyPlate.gov, sodium is an essential nutrient needed in small amounts. It is important for many body processes, including muscle contraction.  That said, most Americans exceed the recommended limits for sodium in the diet, and sodium is a nutrient to get less of.

Dietary Fiber 

Eating more plant foods -- vegetables, beans, fruit, whole grains, and nuts -- is the best way to increase your dietary fiber intake, according to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines.

Women need a minimum of 25 grams of fiber per day, and men need a minimum of 38 grams per day, according to the Institute of Medicine.

A meal with significant amounts of whole grains, vegetables and pulses is great to include in your diet to help you meet your daily fiber goals. Remember! The recommended daily intake for fiber is at least 25 grams.

Protein

For an estimate of the daily protein intake that is best for you, do this calculation: 0.8 grams of protein x  your weight in kilograms 

The recommended daily protein intake is approximately 50 grams for the average adult weighing XX pounds.  

Americans on average exceed their recommended daily intake of protein from animal based products. Enjoy more meals that replace some animal proteins with  peas and beans and even seafood, to help diversify your daily protein intake. 

When it comes protein - think about getting it from a variety of sources, such as meat or seafood, peas and beans and whole grains at your main meals.