Abdul El-Sayed Plugs Gatorade Zero, Sardines

Abdul El-Sayed took a break from pitching voters on equality and human rights … and got to work pitching TMZ DC on Gatorade Zero.

Jacob and Charlie have boots on the ground in Michigan, and they caught up with the Michigan senatorial candidate at a Detroit gas station as he stopped to refuel. El-Sayed beelined straight for the fridge, where he showed us what’s powering his campaign.

El-Sayed pulled out an ice-cold bottle of Gatorade Zero, then stumped for the drink … schooling our guys on electrolytes and hydration … and explaining why Glacier Cherry is his flavor of choice.

It’s more Gatorade ad than campaign ad.

El-Sayed then went on the hunt … searching for protein chips, but settling for a bag of Better Made Hot Cheese Popcorn — a Detroit staple.

The guy’s a health nut … and when he spotted a can of sardines, he told us why the fishy snack gets his vote.

Sorry, Big Tuna, El-Sayed’s going lower on the food chain … and don’t even get him started on anchovies.

Back outside, El-Sayed shared the popcorn with Jacob and Charlie … and when the Red Hots kicked in, he cracked open the Gatorade and they all took a swig.