You’ve bought your eggs and you are ready for Easter egg coloring. 

There are some safety tips to keep in mind this weekend. University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson wants you to be egg conscious from the moment you purchase the eggs, to the point you hide them Easter Sunday.

First, you’re going to want to hard boil your eggs. 

Next, it’s time to dye the eggs. Peterson says that egg kit dye is completely safe to have on the shell of an egg you want to eat. However, there are natural alternatives if you would prefer to avoid artificial dye.

Now it’s time to send the kid’s to search for their colored eggs. Peterson says the “Easter Bunny” should be aware of contamination when hiding eggs. 

There are a variety of ways to eat the eggs. Peterson adds that they’re nutritious, too. 

Learn more at extension.illinois.edu.

Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.