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I'm 24 years old, vegetarian and weigh 31Kg. Can anybody tell me how to increase weight naturally and what food to keep around the house?
Also I would like to ask, in my childhood I did not take breast milk, can that affect my body growth and contribute to the development of illnesses in the future?
Unless you are very short, your weight indicates that you are severely underweight, see here for details. If you are indeed underweight, then you should follow the advice given there:
If you are concerned about being underweight, please seek a trained healthcare provider.
The general advice that comes second to whatever your doctor's advice is, is given on this page on healthy weight gain. So, you'll need to increase your calorie intake, but make sure you get enough nutrients from all food groups.
To increase weight and be healthy eat plenty of food rich in proteins (black beans, chickpeas, broccoli, potatoes, mushrooms), carbohydrates (Whole grain bread, pasta, cereals) and fat (avocado, olive oil, almonds, walnuts); include supplements and multivitamins in your diet, lift weights (don't do running or cardio) and plan your diet according to your activity level.
http://www.gainingweight101.com/gaining-weight-vegetarian-bodybuilding-diet-without-meat/
http://www.peta.org/living/food/top-10-vegan-protein-sources/
http://www.veggienumnum.com/nutrition/carbohydrates-dietary-fibre/
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/choosing-healthy-fats.htm
These are the most important steps and tips that help you gain weight for those who do not suffer from diseases and health problems:
2 - refrain from drinking water before eating and reduce drinking between meals so as not to lose appetite.
3 - Limit the intake of foods containing unsaturated fats, because they raise the level of insulin in the blood.
4 - Avoid eating vegetables and fruits that contain amounts of water, such as watermelon, orange and squash.
You should gradually gain weight, as 500 calories a day increase your weight by five kilograms a week.
Take enough rest every day and sleep for enough hours.
Exercise to speed up metabolism, this makes your body needs more calories and therefore needs to eat larger amounts.
The cardinal rule here is to ensure that you consume more calories than you burn on a daily basis.
You will wish to establish a long-term healthy eating pattern. But in the short-term, I would suggest without hesitation that whatever you choose to eat - place it between two slices of bread and add plenty of cheese.
