Show Notes
For decades, Gatorade was marketed as the gold standard in hydration. Bright colors. Elite athletes. Performance fuel.
But now?
They’re removing artificial dyes. Cutting sugar. Launching cleaner formulas. And that raises a bigger question…
What exactly have women been drinking in the name of health—and what does this shift tell us about the future of wellness?
In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down: ✓ Why Gatorade changed ✓ Hidden sugars in “healthy” drinks ✓ The hydration myth many women believe ✓ Electrolytes vs marketing hype ✓ How drinks may be quietly sabotaging fat loss ✓ What women actually need for hydration, recovery & performance
This is bigger than sports drinks. This is about ingredient transparency, smarter fueling, and reclaiming your health from clever branding.
Because strength starts with knowing what you're consuming.
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