Teenage Depression statistics show that teen depression is a common problem 1  : About 20 percent of teens will experience teen depression before they reach adulthood. 2  Between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some symptoms of teen depression at any one time.
1. alkaline-relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone. alkalic. chemical science, chemistry-the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions.
Generally, alkaline foods (alkaline forming foods) include: most fruits, green vegetables, peas, beans, lentils, spices, herbs and seasonings, and seeds and nuts.