Mike Tyson discusses poor prison food and its effects on inmate behavior

In a podcast with Robert Kennedy Jr., Mike Tyson discussed the terrible quality of food he experienced during three years in prison, describing it as purely sugar-based and heavily processed. Tyson explained that the Federal Prison System spends approximately 60 cents per day on feeding inmates, which only allows for donuts, chips, and sugary items with no healthy options. He believes this ultra-processed 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 maintains a careful diet focused on eggs for breakfast and seafood as the best fat-burning food.