Are Easter eggs healthy? Here's how to add the treat guilt-free to your celebration

Easter eggs weren't part of Kerala's holy week celebrations for a long time and have been considered a Western tradition. Thanks to the increasing exposure to the North American and European culture, Keralites too are adding the 'easter eggs' decoration, hunts, downhill rolling and preparing chocolate eggs are gradually becoming a part of the state's celebrations too. The breaking of the Lent fast is also done by eating an egg, in certain cultures.
While the egg decoration and hunt practices are definitely fun, going overboard with relishing Easter eggs might add to your calorie count, if eating right matters to you, even on festive days. Here are a few ways in which you can enjoy the Easter egg tradition, guilt-free:

1) If you're adding chocolate Easter eggs to your celebrations, opt for more than 70% dark chocolate, which is lower in sugar. Also, serve and consume smaller portions.
2) Use natural dyes and healthy paints to paint your eggs, rather than chemical-laden colours. For instance, consider beet juice for its pink colour, spinach for its green colour, and turmeric for its yellow colour.
3) Plan more active Easter Games like 'egg spoon races' to add a bit of cardio into your Easter fun.
4) Include more boiled egg dishes in your Easter menu rather than fried options.
5) Make sure that the real eggs you purchase from trusted sources for cooking are fresh by checking the expiry date and giving them a quick sniff. If the egg emits more unpleasant smells, avoid it.