Luba Synyuk with two jars of homemade sauerkraut. - Brendyn CreamerTRURO, N.S. — Luba Synyuk immigrated to Canada from Ukraine 15 years ago.
“In Europe, it’s a more holistic approach,” Synyuk explained. “People would go first to change their diet, to go to physio, acupuncture, and everything in between. After, they will go for pills, and surgery will be a last resort.” After coming to Canada, Synyuk obtained a master’s degree in applied human nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University. She then opened her own business in Truro calledOne of the best foods for one’s health, according to Synyuk, is a favourite in Ukraine — sauerkraut.
“When it’s fermented, it’s beneficial,” said Synyuk. “It contains more vitamin C, more vitamin E and K.” Synyuk said it is best to wait two weeks for the sauerkraut to ferment, but it can also be opened at one week if people are not looking for as pungent a taste.