Mike Tyson discusses poor prison food and its effect on violence levels

Mike Tyson and Robert Kennedy discussed the quality of food in US prisons during a podcast. Tyson recalled eating terrible food during his three years in prison, consisting mainly of sugar and processed items like donuts and chips, with the federal system spending only 60 cents per day on inmate meals. He believes this unhealthy diet contributes to increased violence in prisons, making inmates more aggressive and prone to fighting over minor issues. Kennedy cited research showing that improving prison food quality can reduce violence by 50% and disciplinary actions in juvenile facilities by 70%. Tyson credited his mentor Cus D'Amato with teaching him proper nutrition and now focuses heavily on healthy eating, particularly eggs for breakfast and seafood for fat loss.