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The Western view is that everything here is at our disposal to use and that we are the pinnacle of creation.
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Some take that literally, others take it to mean that we should take care of our resources and not abuse them.
I guess it is like anything - you can give the same 2 brand new cars (toys, etc) to a spoiled child and a caring child and see how long they lasts with each child.
Back to the OP though, IMO it wouldn't seem logical to waste good fruit since they are beholding to the eye, lovely to the palette and whole to the body. It seems apparent to me at least that it's natural to eat the fruit, and deposit the seeds to make more fruit.
It also seems to me that if animals and other creation are using other plants and animals to survive off of, then we should as well. Animals in nature instinctively fast when sick, and some hibernate but still eat at other times.