Two groups were advised to follow a Mediterranean diet, which also encourages wine with meals and limits red meat, soft drinks and commercial baked goods.

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After the drippings are rendered and the meat is soft but not crisped, the bacon is set aside and the onions and peppers get stirred into the fat.

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As the fillets gently roast, the fat melts into the meat, turning it soft and succulent.

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