diff --git a/js/ui.js b/js/ui.js
index 19e1438..e907226 100644
--- a/js/ui.js
+++ b/js/ui.js
@@ -71,9 +71,11 @@ const UI = (() => {
         tabs[tabKey].btn.classList.add('active');
         tabs[tabKey].content.classList.add('active');
 
-        // If switching to meals tab, ensure form is populated for the current meal date
+        // If switching to meals tab, always reset to today and autofill
         if (tabKey === 'meals') {
-            populateMealFormForDate(document.getElementById('meal-date').value);
+            const todayUIDate = Utils.toUIDate(Utils.getTodayDate());
+            document.getElementById('meal-date').value = todayUIDate;
+            populateMealFormForDate(todayUIDate);
         }
     };