Mike Tyson recalls poor prison diet over three years, mostly sugar and processed food

Mike Tyson discussed the terrible food quality during his three-year prison sentence, consisting almost entirely of sugar and processed foods. Tyson described the prison system spending only about 60 cents per day on inmate meals, resulting in donuts, chips, and sugary items with no healthy options. He believes this poor nutrition contributes to prison violence, stating that ultra-processed food makes people angrier and more prone to fighting over minor issues. Tyson also shared that his sister died from obesity-related complications and his mother suffered health problems from poor nutrition. He credits his mentor Cus D'Amato with teaching him proper nutrition and now maintains a diet focused on eggs for breakfast and seafood for fat burning.