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.
Most alkaline foods are vegetables and fruits. Leafy greens are especially alkaline forming in the body. Some alkaline forming foods include: 1  Root vegetables: examples include radishes especially (black, red or white), as well as beets, carrots, turnips, horseradish and rutabaga. 2  Cruciferous such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. 3  Leafy greens including kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens, and spinach.