matilda, same here. I'm sort of a foodie and even when I was drinking I ate really well, home-cooked and healthy.
I think we're compensating for sugar. I was drinking 2000+ calories per day of empty sugary calories and now I'm not. I think craving carbs and sugary foods is common...let's not talk about all the ginger soda and Pepperidge Farm cookies and ice cream I've been downing lately!