Mike Tyson recalls terrible prison food during three-year incarceration

Boxing legend Mike Tyson discussed the poor quality of prison food during a conversation with Robert Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health. Tyson revealed that during his prison term, the facility spent only 60 cents per day on inmate meals, resulting in offerings limited to donuts, chips, sugary items, and oversalted soup with no healthy options. He argued that ultra-processed food contributes to prison violence, making inmates angrier and more prone to fighting over minor provocations. Kennedy cited research showing that improving prison food quality reduces violence by 50% and disciplinary incidents in juvenile facilities by 70%. Tyson also shared that his sister died from obesity-related complications and credited his mentor Cus D'Amato with teaching him proper nutrition. His current diet focuses on eggs for breakfast and seafood as the best fat-burning food.