Wash your hands, not the bird. 

That’s just one of the tips for cooking your Thanksgiving turkey from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson.

Make sure you give your turkey plenty of time to thaw before you cook it. 

As far as cooking your turkey, there are a lot of ways to do it. As long as your bird reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Do be careful with leftovers. They are only good for so long. 

Find a ton more safety tips at go.illinois.edu/turkey. Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.