Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gatorade has become commonplace in American athletics, but is it healthy? Gatorade, the popular performance drink found at ...

Today, Gatorade is instantly recognizable. Its neon colors, fruit-forward flavors, and long ingredient labels have made it a staple of locker rooms, convenience stores, and televised sporting events.

Claim: Gatorade was invented by researchers at the University of Florida and named in honor of the Florida Gators, that school's football team. Origins: Few beverages have been as successful as ...