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Express Tribune
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Wimbledon — the glitz, the glam, the hypocrisy
The writer takes interest in humanism and futurology. He has an MS from Houston and DDS from Nashville, Tennessee. He can be reached at bhasnain@ Listen to article Breakfast at Wimbledon' is a long-cherished tradition in sports. Here in America, as in London and across the globe, we can't wait to pour cream over strawberries or enjoy scones with hot tea or English muffins or even have Bangers and Mash. As the Commodores would say, "It's easy like Sunday morning." But for the die-hard tennis fans in Pakistan, it's "Dinner at Wimbledon." This year was no different. We lounged in front of our big screen TV sets. We picked our favourites. It was Carlos Alcaraz defending his title against Jannik Sinner. These two youngsters, the new kids on the block, have raised the level of competition to new heights. In an epic battle, Jannik Sinner outplayed Carlos Alcaraz defeating him in four sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, avenging his defeat in the French Open final earlier this year. A slew of Hollywood celebrities attended the final match. Keira Knightly, Matthew McConaughey and Nicole Kidman, as well as London's Mayor Sadiq Khan were seated in the Royal Box. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, presented the trophies to the winner and the runner-up. But beyond the glitz and the glam, hidden from our view and undetected from all the camera angles, lies the shameless hypocrisy of the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club that organises this tournament. In 2022, the club banned players from Russia and Belarus from participating in Wimbledon in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ban was lifted in 2023, but in subsequent tournaments, players from Russia and Belarus have been forced to play in Wimbledon as "neutrals" as if they don't belong to any country. This includes the Russian players Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev as well as the world number one female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, who hails from Belarus. The All-England Club justified its apparently discriminatory decision "to prevent the Russian regime from using the tournament for propaganda purposes". Supporters of the decision argued that "it was a necessary step to condemn Russia's actions and show solidarity with Ukraine." Critics of the double standard argued that "it is discriminatory to punish individual athletes for the actions of their governments." What about the tennis players from the USA and Great Britain? After all, the United States, along with its ally, Great Britain, invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 - and that too under false pretenses. Both countries have a chilling history of military interventions in foreign lands and territories. The British Empire is known to have established colonies from North America to South Africa, and beyond. In 1877, Queen Victoria imposed herself as the Empress of India. The British Empire not only stole billions (if not trillions as reported) from India, they subjected the local population to heinous and barbaric crimes. In the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919, for example, Gen Dyer who was commanding the British Indian Army ordered opening fire on a peaceful gathering of unarmed Indians who had gathered to protest against the colonial rule. Over one thousand innocent people died that day. In short, athletes from the USA and Great Britain are not to be discriminated at Wimbledon as those from Russia and Belarus. That's that.
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I'm a nanny & the NHS advice is right – I would NEVER feed a kid an Aldi pouch & here's the exact reason why…
The NHS Start for Life website has updated its advice for parents using baby pouches FOOD FOR THOUGHT I'm a nanny & the NHS advice is right – I would NEVER feed a kid an Aldi pouch & here's the exact reason why… A PROFESSIONAL nanny has revealed the Aldi kids' food she would never give her clients' children. Emily, who works with families all over the world, claimed that she would personally avoid 'pouches and meal trays' that you can pick up in supermarkets. Advertisement 4 A nanny has claimed that kids' food pouches should be avoided on a daily basis Credit: tiktok/@thenosugarcoatnanny 4 She claimed the packs don't provide nutrition you should rely on for your kids Credit: tiktok/@thenosugarcoatnanny Over recent years, numerous companies have found success in convincing parents that feeding a baby with a quick and convenient processed pouch is easier and also nutritious. However, there have been growing concerns over whether they are nutritionally sufficient and if they hinder a varied diet. On her @thenosugarcoatnanny account, Emily, who is trained as a prestigious Norland nanny, held up two items from Aldi's Organia Mamia range, which are designed for children. Speaking of their 'super cheap' 65p apples, parsnips and carrots pouch (intended for ages four months and above) and their 95p chicken and vegetable cous cous (designed for 12 months and older), she said: 'These are products that I do not recommend to parents." Advertisement PANORAMA INVESTIGATION Emily cited an investigation by BBC Panorama, which found that six leading UK brands did not meet their key nutritional needs for baby food pouches. The NHS website has published advice on commercial baby food, and said parents should not rely on shop-bought pouches as everyday meals. Some popular baby food pouches are labelled as being "perfectly balanced for growing babies" or "packed with goodness". Emily added: 'Lots of you know about the Panorama documentary that came out about pouches and food. Advertisement 'I think if you haven't watched it as a parent, definitely go and watch it.' The study followed the World Health Organisation stating that it is "critical" that infants and toddlers get good nutrition in the first three years of life. Disgusted mom shares warning after finding mold inside her baby's food pouch and it was still in date Babies need food that is "pure, varied, minimally seasoned and nutrient-dense." Despite this, by the age of two to five, the average UK toddler has been found to get 61 per cent of their energy from ultra-processed foods, according to a 2022 study. Advertisement IRON LEVELS Emily's next gripe was with the iron levels in baby meals, and claimed that 'a baby needs 7.8 mg a day.' In the Panorama documentary, Ella's Kitchen spag bol had just 0.7mg of iron, while Aldi's Bangers and Mash contained 0.5mg of iron and a Lidl meal had about 0.4mg. 4 The NHS Start For Life website states that parents should wait until their baby is around six months old before feeding them solid foods Credit: Getty Emily claimed: 'Aldi's products were tested, and their iron levels in them were around 0.5 mg. Advertisement 'So, if you give your child, let's say, this for breakfast, this for lunch, and a similar one for dinner, your child's, getting 1.5 milligrams of iron a day? 'That's so incredibly low. 'And obviously, children need iron to grow their blood cells. 'It's obviously to help with their oxygen and the flow around their body. Advertisement 'So, that's something to really, really consider when thinking of these.' 4 The World Health Organisation stating that it is "critical" that infants and toddlers get good nutrition in the first three years of life Credit: Getty Emily shared how she wasn't advising parents to avoid them completely, and said they are 'absolutely fine' for days out if you've not made anything or forgotten a snack. She explained: 'But what I don't want parents to be doing is stocking their cupboards full of these sorts of things, and then that's your go-to.' Advertisement A spokesperson for Aldi said: 'Our range of products can help parents and carers to support a child's weaning journey by introducing a wide variety of food and flavours as part of a varied diet. "Any sugar in them is naturally occurring and would be the same in a fruit puree made at home.' Can I use shop-bought jars and pouches to feed my baby and toddlers? ACCORDING to the NHS website: "If you are using food pouches, jars, trays and pots, they should only by used occasionally. They should not be used as an everyday food." Wait until your baby is around 6 months old before feeding them solid foods – even if labels say it's suitable from 4 months Check food labels and choose the food with the least amount of sugar Always squeeze the contents from pouches onto a spoon to feed your baby Do not rely on food pouches, jars, pots and trays as everyday food Do not let your baby suck food from the pouch – this can increase their risk of tooth decay Do not feed your baby snacks until they are 12 months old Source: NHS: Start for Life NHS GUIDANCE The NHS Start For Life website states that parents should wait until their baby is around six months old before feeding them solid foods, even if labels on pouches say the products are suitable from four months. Experts say the products should only be used sparingly, and not as replacements for homemade meals. Advertisement They also advised they can cause children health problems if used as their main source of nutrition. The six brands involved in the investigation were Ella's Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl, who all said their products were intended to be used as a complementary part of a child's varied weaning diet.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I'm a nanny & the NHS advice is right – I would NEVER feed a kid an Aldi pouch & here's the exact reason why…
A PROFESSIONAL nanny has revealed the Aldi kids' food she would never give her clients' children. Emily, who works with families all over the world, claimed that she would personally avoid 'pouches and meal trays' that you can pick up in supermarkets. 4 A nanny has claimed that kids' food pouches should be avoided on a daily basis Credit: tiktok/@thenosugarcoatnanny 4 She claimed the packs don't provide nutrition you should rely on for your kids Credit: tiktok/@thenosugarcoatnanny Over recent years, numerous companies have found success in convincing parents that feeding a baby with a quick and convenient processed pouch is easier and also nutritious. However, there have been growing concerns over whether they are nutritionally sufficient and if they hinder a varied diet. On her Speaking of their 'super cheap' 65p apples, parsnips and carrots pouch (intended for ages four months and above) and their 95p chicken and vegetable cous cous (designed for 12 months and older), she said: 'These are products that I do not recommend to parents." More on food PANORAMA INVESTIGATION Emily cited an investigation by BBC Panorama, which found that six leading UK brands did not meet their key nutritional needs for baby food pouches. The NHS website has published advice on commercial baby food, and said parents should not rely on shop-bought pouches as everyday meals. Some popular baby food pouches are labelled as being "perfectly balanced for growing babies" or "packed with goodness". Emily added: 'Lots of you know about the Panorama documentary that came out about pouches and food. Most read in Fabulous 'I think if you haven't watched it as a parent, definitely go and watch it.' The study followed the World Health Organisation stating that it is "critical" that infants and toddlers get good nutrition in the Disgusted mom shares warning after finding mold inside her baby's food pouch and it was still in date Babies need food that is "pure, varied, minimally seasoned and nutrient-dense. " Despite this, by the age of two to five, the average UK toddler has been found to get 61 per cent of their energy from ultra-processed foods, according to IRON LEVELS Emily's next gripe was with the iron levels in baby meals, and claimed that 'a baby needs 7.8 mg a day.' In the Panorama documentary, Ella's Kitchen spag bol had just 0.7mg of iron, while Aldi's Bangers and Mash contained 0.5mg of iron and a Lidl meal had about 0.4mg. 4 The NHS Start For Life website states that parents should wait until their baby is around six months old before feeding them solid foods Credit: Getty Emily claimed: 'Aldi's products were tested, and their iron levels in them were around 0.5 mg. 'So, if you give your child, let's say, this for breakfast, this for lunch, and a similar one for dinner, your child's, getting 1.5 milligrams of iron a day? 'That's so incredibly low. 'And obviously, children need iron to grow their blood cells. 'It's obviously to help with their oxygen and the flow around their body. 'So, that's something to really, really consider when thinking of these.' 4 The World Health Organisation stating that it is "critical" that infants and toddlers get good nutrition in the first three years of life Credit: Getty Emily shared how she wasn't advising parents to avoid them completely, and said they are 'absolutely fine' for days out if you've not made anything or forgotten a snack. She explained: 'But what I don't want parents to be doing is stocking their cupboards full of these sorts of things, and then that's your go-to.' A spokesperson for Aldi said: 'Our range of products can help parents and carers to support a child's weaning journey by introducing a wide variety of food and flavours as part of a varied diet. "Any sugar in them is naturally occurring and would be the same in a fruit puree made at home.' Can I use shop-bought jars and pouches to feed my baby and toddlers? ACCORDING to the NHS website: "If you are using food pouches, jars, trays and pots, they should only by used occasionally. They should not be used as an everyday food." Wait until your baby is around 6 months old before feeding them solid foods – even if labels say it's suitable from 4 months Check food labels and choose the food with the least amount of sugar Always squeeze the contents from pouches onto a spoon to feed your baby Do not rely on food pouches, jars, pots and trays as everyday food Do not let your baby suck food from the pouch – this can increase their risk of tooth decay Do not feed your baby snacks until they are 12 months old Source: NHS GUIDANCE The NHS Start For Life website states that parents should wait until their baby is around six months old before feeding them solid foods, even if labels on pouches say the products are suitable from four months. Experts say the products should only be used sparingly, and not as replacements for homemade meals. They also advised they can cause children health problems if used as their main source of nutrition. The six brands involved in the investigation were Ella's Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl, who all said their products were intended to be used as a complementary part of a child's varied weaning diet.
