LOL Oshani - I did laugh when she said that!!!
Yes these foods are in chinese med especially good for helping to create a good 'environment' for the baby, keep you healthy etc. there are also herbs etc to prevent miscarriage but she only recommends these if you get bleed/cramps or have a history!
The way I see it, it cant hurt to try to include at least some of these (maybe sprinkle some of the spices on the potatoe cake!!)
Amsta - wish you a H&H preg - YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I am also getting my blood test results back today I hope)