People in the region are giving up sweets and chocolate for the next 40 days and nights.
People should have balance in their diets - instead of completely cutting out sugar for lent.
That's the advice from Lucy Looby, from Lucy Looby Nutrition in Mullingar, as people in the region commit to giving up sweets and chocolate for the next 40 days and nights.
However, she says it's important to have balance and denial of sugary treats immediately makes it more attractive:
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