Go Green!

So let's get away from sugar and focus on other good stuff.

Green feels good and your knees feel great when you go green - filling your meals with greens can take you a long way to prevent arthritis.

Leafy greens: A flavor filled salad or side dish could mean one less knee replacement in the world. The vitamin K in leafy greens - cabbage, spinach, asparagus and broccoli reduces your risk of joint damage. People who have the highest levels of K are less likely to develop bone spurs and cartilage damage common in osteoarthritis. However, if you are on a blood thinner, check with your doctor about whether K is safe for you.

Green Tea: Potent compounds in green tea - EGCG and ECG - may help battle cartilage and collagen destruction in arthritic joints. They are also powerful flavonoids, known as catechins, that fight inflammation and some of the underlying mechanisms that mess with knees in OA (osteoarthritis) and RA (rheumatoid arthritis).

Bonus: Sipping it before you do that knee-preserving workout may help you burn fat faster!