I'm not sure either about the distilled water part, and what benefit it has. I'm guessing you are envisioning it pulling more anti-nutrients? Or do you just see it as the idel water? My sense is to soak them in spring water or distilled water to which you add a pinch of good Sea Salt . ( I have seen where this is referred to I have found the Sea Salt gives nuts and seeds a real charge, and they sprout sooner. Seem happier. :-)