5. Tea
A cup or cups of tea can be taken in place of coffee. Whether black, green or white teas all contain doses of antioxidants and polyphenols in your joints, but also note that they are not all equal. Green teas have the most antioxidants followed closely by white and then black. Green tea has a particular type of polyphenol called Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) for the protection of bones and surrounding cartilage. It can also your joints structure reducing inflammation and relieving the pains you experience