In article >,
says...
>
> sf wrote:
>
> >
> > You're right. Boiling pork doesn't kosher it, but it's a funny (ha
> > ha) thought. FYI: interestingly enough, I know Seventh Day Adventists
> > who adhere to Jewish dietary laws and they are not an anomaly.
> >
> > http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm
> >
> > ... although observant Jews are only a small fragment of the
> > marketplace, kosher certification is also relied upon by many Muslims
> > (see: http://www.muslimconsumergroup.com/hfs.htm), vegetarians
> > (although this is not fool-proof; dairy and pareve foods may contain
> > eggs or fish; but if it isn't kosher, it probably isn't vegetarian),
> > some Seventh Day Adventists, as well as many other people who simply
> > think that kosher products are cleaner, healthier or better than
> > non-kosher products.
> >
>
> The dietary restrictions were a good idea back in the day when pork and
> seafood could kill you. I hear the SDAs don't drink and dance. This is
> good practical advice too in keeping one out of trouble - especially
> that dancing part...

But then today we have all sorts of conflicting information on alcohol
in general.

One study says the resveratrol in wine is good for us. Another says wine
in general is bad for us.

I don't understand, I thought alcohol was a diuretic. Wouldn't regular
(1 to 2 glasses a day) lower blood pressure?