'If the amount you eat leaves you physically uncomfortable, you're missing the point of chocolate'

In large families, children could end up with multiple gifts of eggs. The dietitian advised saving these for a rainy day. File photo: Fiona Hanson/PA

The best way to enjoy a chocolate Easter egg this weekend is without guilt or shame but with a dollop of moderation, dietitians have advised.

Aoife Deane, a registered dietitian at Happy Weight in Cork, summed up her advice as “eat it and love it, or don’t eat it” when it comes to chocolate at this time of year.