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

Mike Tyson appeared on Robert Kennedy's podcast to discuss the terrible quality of food he experienced during three years in prison. Tyson described a diet consisting almost entirely of sugar, processed foods, donuts, chips, and oversalted soup, with the federal prison system spending only about 60 cents per day per inmate on meals. He argued that this unhealthy diet makes prisoners more violent and aggressive, causing them to fight and stab each other over minor provocations. 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.