---
title: "Can I add my own foods?"
description: "Learn how to add custom foods to CoachKit"
url: https://support.coachkit.co.uk/en/articles/145-can-i-add-my-own-foods
collection: "Nutrition"
updated: 2025-12-17
language: en
---

# Can I add my own foods?

Learn how to add custom foods to CoachKit

CoachKit has a large food database covering everything you will need but you can add your own foods, too.

-   Go to the weekly planner
    
-   Click **Add Food / Ingredient**
    
-   Select the **Add Food Manually** tab
    
-   Enter the following details:
    
    -   Name
        
    -   Calories
        
    -   Protein
        
    -   Carbohydrates
        
    -   Fat
        
    -   Serving Unit
        
    -   Serving Amount
        
-   Check the **Save your custom food for easy retrieval in future food search results** option
    
-   Click **Add**
    

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The food item will be added to your meal plan but is also searchable as part of normal food searches.

You can amend your custom foods, too. Go back to the **Add Food / Ingredient** option and select **Manage custom foods** tab.

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