Not Ukranian (Asian), but my Mom made ham hocks with black eyed beans. Learned to love sucking the marrow out of bones with this dish lol (something my Dad taught me).

Here's a book that's priced beyond my reach:

The Microbiome and the Brain, Dr. David Perlmutter $149.95 hardcover, $57.95 kindle

Brain related disorders are among the most challenging health issues of our time. The development of effective therapeutic and preventive strategies for these disorders relies on a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causative mechanisms. And, until recently, these mechanisms have remained somewhat elusive.

^ goodreads synopsis